# The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)

> A persecuted young patriot transforms through Shaolin discipline into a formidable kung fu warrior determined to challenge Manchu oppression.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6747

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Director: Lau Kar-leung
- Cast: Gordon Liu, Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-Long, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing, Wa Lun, Hon Kwok-Choi, Lau Kar-Wing, Wai Wang
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078243/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: kinetic, exhilarating, earnest, martial arts movie night, action film marathon

## Synopsis

A martial artist rises from the ashes of war to seek vengeance and mastery.

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- [Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)](https://ember.film/movie/21903)
- [Dirty Ho (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/36917)
- [Enter the Dragon (1973)](https://ember.film/movie/4649)
- [New Fist of Fury (1976)](https://ember.film/movie/11258)
- [Shaolin (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/37808)
- [Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/32314)
- [Burning Paradise (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/40195)

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