Return to the 36th Chamber
少林搭棚大師
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.
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Return To The 36th Chamber - 1980 - (2014 Trailer)
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Where can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber in the United States?
Return to the 36th Chamber is available to stream on Hi-YAH and ARROW in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber stars Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Kara Wai Ying-hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho, and Wa Lun. Lau Kar-leung is the director.
How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did Return to the 36th Chamber come out?
Return to the 36th Chamber was released on August 24, 1980.
Which studio made Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber was produced by Shaw Brothers in Hong Kong.
What languages is Return to the 36th Chamber in?
Return to the 36th Chamber is in Cantonese and Mandarin, and its original language is Chinese.
What language is Return to the 36th Chamber in?
Return to the 36th Chamber is in Chinese, and its original title is 少林搭棚大師.
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