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Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

19856.31h 33m

Overview

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.

Directed by Lau Kar-Leung
Written by Lau Kar-Leung
Produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah
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Top Cast

Hsiao Ho

Hsiao Ho

Fong Shiyu

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Monk San Te

Lily Li

Lily Li

Miao Tsui Hua

Jason Pai Piao

Jason Pai Piao

Governor

Lau Kar-Leung

Lau Kar-Leung

Manchu Gym Chief

Mak Wai-Cheung

Mak Wai-Cheung

Fong Maiyu

Ching Miao

Ching Miao

Fong De

Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Tiger Lei

Yuen Qiu

Yuen Qiu

Li Xiao Huan

Chan Shen

Chan Shen

School Officer Sha Duo'er

Themes & Keywords

martial artsshaolin kung fu

About Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber is a action, comedy film released in 1985 exploring themes of martial arts, shaolin kung fu. Directed by Lau Kar-Leung, it stars Hsiao Ho, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lily Li. Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.

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