# Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)

> A swaggering kung fu prodigy confronts Shaolin discipline while a suspicious political bargain tests his loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34150

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy
- Director: Lau Kar-leung
- Cast: Hsiao Ho, Gordon Liu, Lily Li, Jason Pai Piao, Lau Kar-leung, Mak Wai-Cheung, Ching Miao, Lee Hoi-Sang
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089029/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, kung fu movie night, martial arts marathon

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