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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin [2] is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung and produced by Shaw Brothers, starring Gordon Liu. The film follows a highly fictionalized version of San Te , a legendary Shaolin martial arts disciple who trained under the general Chi Shan.
The film is the second in a loosely connected trilogy, following The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) and preceding Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985). In the first and third films in the series, Liu portrays the Shaolin monk San Te, but in Return, he portrays an imposter monk. [1]
He portrayed Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in Challenge of the Masters (1976) and Shaolin hero San Te in the critically acclaimed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978). He went on to star in films such as Heroes of the East (1978), Dirty Ho (1979), Clan of the White Lotus , Return to the 36th Chamber (both 1980), Martial Club (1981), Shaolin and ...
Executioners from Shaolin: Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon: The Invincible Armour: Karate for Life: 1978: Circle of Iron: Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: Magnificent Bodyguards: Snake in the Eagle's Shadow [3] The 36th Chamber of Shaolin: Heroes of the East: Crippled Avengers: Return of the Tiger: Way of the Dragon 2 (a.k.a. Bruce Le's Greatest ...
Lee Hoi-sang (April 15, 1941 – September 9, 2024) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor and martial artist, known for his roles in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (as Abbot Li Hai Sheng) (1978), Shaolin Challenges Ninja (1978), The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979), The Young Master (1980), The Prodigal Son (1981), Project A (1983), Shaolin and Wu Tang (1983) and Disciples of the 36th Chamber ...
In order to save her family's honor and keep the school open, Sai-Yuk's mother makes a bargain with the Shaolin monk San Te for her incorrigible son to be given refuge in the temple's 36th Chamber, which is a training hall for non-monks. However, Sai-Yuk is too full of pride and lacks respect for authority, so he continues his trouble-making ways.
Lau's most frequent collaborator is likely his "god brother" Gordon Liu Chia Hui, and he worked with Liu on a number of films, directing him as a star in the now classic The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978), as well as directing Liu as either a star or cast member in Dirty Ho (1979), Eight-Diagram Pole Fighter (1983), Executioners from Shaolin (1977), Return to the 36th Chamber (1980), Heroes of ...
1978: 5 Superfighters: Lo Mar: Hau Chiu Sing: Martial arts: 7 Grandmasters: Joseph Kuo: Li Yi Min, Jack Long, Alan Chui Chung-San: Martial arts: 18 Fatal Strikes: Yeung Jing Chan: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin: Lau Kar-Leung: Gordon Liu: Martial arts: Amsterdam Connection: Fan Mei Sheng: The Amsterdam Kill: Robert Clouse: Assassinators: Bolo ...