Return to the 36th Chamber(1980)
少林搭棚大師
Back for the rest!
Return to the 36th Chamber Synopsis
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.
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) is a action and comedy film directed by Lau Kar-leung, released on August 24, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gordon Liu, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Hsiao Ho and Wong Ching-Ho. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 251 ratings.
- Director:
- Lau Kar-leung
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang
- Producers:
- Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) Trailer
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Return to the 36th Chamber Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gordon Liu
as Chou Chun Chi
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Hsiao Hung
Hsiao Ho
as Ah Chao
Wong Ching-Ho
as Uncle Li
Wa Lun
as Chou Shih Sheng
King Lee King-Chu
as Monk San Te
Yau Chui-Ling
as Worker
Chen Szu-Chia
as Ah Fen
- Sek Gong
Sek Gong
as Boss Wang's Thug
Kwon Yeong-Moon
as Chuan Min
Yeung Ching-Ching
as Hsiao Ting
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
as Boss Wang Kao Feng
Key crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung, written by Ni Kuang, produced by Run Run Shaw.
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Return to the 36th Chamber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 251 ratings.
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Return to the 36th Chamber – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber online?
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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) is available to stream on Hi-YAH and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Return to the 36th Chamber?
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The main cast of Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) includes Gordon Liu, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho and Wa Lun. The film was directed by Lau Kar-leung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to the 36th Chamber released?
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Return to the 36th Chamber was released on August 24, 1980 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?
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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 251 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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