Return to the 36th Chamber (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Return to the 36th Chamber is an action film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 99 minutes. “Back for the rest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
Who’s in it. Return to the 36th Chamber stars Gordon Liu Chia-hui as Chou Chun Chi, Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Hsiao Hung, Hsiao Ho as Ah Chao and Dang Wai-Ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Return to the 36th Chamber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to the 36th Chamber page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to the 36th Chamber tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)?
- In US, Return to the 36th Chamber is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?
- Return to the 36th Chamber holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to the 36th Chamber?
- Return to the 36th Chamber stars Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Hsiao Ho, Dang Wai-Ho and Ching-Ho Wang.
- When was Return to the 36th Chamber released?
- Return to the 36th Chamber was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.