The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) Netflix
Set during the Qing dynasty, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin follows Liu Yu-te, a young student caught up in a secret network of anti-Qing patriots who operate undercover as schoolteachers in Canton. When a ruthless Manchu general discovers their activities, the group is attacked, Liu’s mentor is killed and his father murdered — driving Liu to seek out the legendary Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts and avenge his family.
At Shaolin he is accepted as an acolyte and given the name San Te. After a long period of menial chores he is finally permitted to begin systematic training, progressing through the temple’s rigorous regimen of chambers that combine Buddhist study with increasingly demanding combat disciplines. San Te masters a wide range of techniques and weapons — from hand and foot work to swords, staffs and spears — advancing rapidly through the program.
Armed with his new skills and the monastery’s blessing, San Te returns to the countryside to challenge the occupying forces and to recruit and train others. His efforts culminate in fierce confrontations with the Manchu troops and the creation of a new, practical “36th chamber" method designed to teach common people how to defend themselves — turning his personal quest for revenge into a broader fight for freedom.
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Actors: Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong
Director: Chia-Liang Liu
Runtime: 116 min
Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure
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