Country
United States
Date
Apr 12, 2003
Note
Philadelphia International Film Festival
He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.
1h 56min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wai Wang | Teacher Ho |
| Chen Szu-Chia | Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant |
| Wong Ching-Ho | Liu Yu-de's Father |
| Woo Wang-Daat | Shaolin Abbot |
| Lee Hoi-Sang | Shaolin Justice Officer |
| Keung Hon | Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness |
| Hao Li-Jen | Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber |
| Shum Lo | Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall |
| Lui Tat | Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber |
| Chan Shen | Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber |
| Chiang Nan | Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber |
| Ai Tong-Kua | Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber |
| Simon Yuen Siu-Tien | Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited) |
| Wang Han-Chen | Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber |
| Peter Chan Lung | Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier |
| Ng Yam-Chuen | |
| Ma Koo |
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| Henry Yu Yang | Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student |
| Ng Hong-Sang | Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student |
| Norman Tsui Siu-Keung | Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student |
| Wong Yu | Miller Six, San Ta's Student |
| Huang Pa-Ching | Uncle Wang |
| Huang Ha | Seafood Shop Worker |
| Ho Kei-Cheong | Rebel |
| Law Keung | Rebel |
| Lam Hak-Ming | Soldier |
| Ho Bo-Sing | Soldier |
| Wong Chi-Keung | Soldier |
| Wan Fat | Soldier |
| Tai San | Soldier |
| Lai Kim-Hung | Soldier |
| Ting Tung | Soldier |
| Chin Yuet-Sang | Soldier Beaten with Hammer |
| Billy Chan Wui-Ngai | Officer Beaten with Hammer |
| Yeung Wah | Monk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber |
| Tai Kwan-Tak | Shaolin Monk |
| Hsiao Ho | Shaolin Monk |
| San Sin | Shaolin Monk |
| Austin Wai Tin-Chi | Soldier |
| Johnny Cheung Wa | Shaolin Monk |
| Chow Siu-Loi | Abbot |
| Cheung Sek-Aau | Abbot |
| To Wing-Leung | Abbot / Monk / Townsfolk |
| Cheung Chok-Chow | Roadside Tea Stall Boss |
| Fung Ging-Man | Beggar |
| Gam Tin-Chue | Magistrate / Townsfolk |
| Lau Chun | Court Official at Execution |
| Sai Gwa-Pau | Townsfolk |
| Goo Chim-Hung | Townsfolk |
| Chan Ming-Wai | Soldier |
| Chu Kai | Shaolin Monk |
| Alan Chui Chung-San | Soldier |
| Mars | (extra) (uncredited) |
Genres
ActionAdventure
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | 少林三十六房 |
| Lingua originale | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Lingue parlate | 普通话 |
| Paesi di produzione | Hong Kong |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Shaw Brothers |
| Data di uscita | 2 febbraio 1978 |
| Producer | Run Run Shaw |
| Writer | Ni Kuang |
| Editors | Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi |
| Cinematography | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
| Asst. Directors | Tong Yuen, Huang Pa-Ching, Lau Kar-Leung, Wong Hoi-Ming |
| Lighting | Chan Fen |
| Camera Operators | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
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| Add. Photography | Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
| Production Design | Lai Yu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Art Direction | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng, Lai Yu |
| Set Decoration | Lai Yu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Composer | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua |
| Sound | Wang Yong-Hua, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei |
| Costume Design | Liu Chi-Yu, Wu Hsu-Ching, Peng Yen-Lien |
| Makeup | Wu Hsu-Ching, Liu Chi-Yu, Peng Yen-Lien |
| Hairstyling | Liu Chi-Yu, Wu Hsu-Ching, Peng Yen-Lien |
| Collezione | The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Collection |
Release dates
Premiere
Country
Greece
Date
Sep 12, 2003
Note
Athens Film Festival
Country
Finland
Date
Sep 25, 2003
Certification
K-18
Note
Helsinki International Film Festival
Country
Denmark
Date
Mar 28, 2004
Certification
15
Note
NatFilm Festival
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Country
Germany
Date
Jul 25, 2004
Note
München Fantasy Filmfest
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Apr 05, 2006
Note
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Country
China
Date
Jun 14, 2008
Note
Shanghai International Film Festival
Limited release
Country
United States
Date
Jun 27, 1979
Certification
R
Country
Spain
Date
Oct 20, 2021
Note
Madrid - Artistic Metropol (Subtitled Version, Event)
Theatrical release
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Feb 02, 1978
Certification
IIB
Country
South Korea
Date
Dec 01, 1978
Certification
15
Country
Germany
Date
Mar 23, 1979
Certification
12
Note
West Germany
Country
Argentina
Date
Jun 05, 1979
Certification
+18
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Country
Brazil
Date
Jun 05, 1979
Certification
18
Country
Colombia
Date
Jul 19, 1979
Country
Portugal
Date
Apr 18, 1980
Note
Porto
Country
Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1980
Note
Toronto
Country
France
Date
Apr 08, 1981
Certification
TP
Country
Spain
Date
Oct 26, 1981
Note
Barcelona
Country
Japan
Date
Apr 11, 1983
Digital
Country
Philippines
Date
Aug 15, 2021
Physical media
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Apr 10, 1990
Certification
18
Country
France
Date
Apr 06, 2004
Certification
TP
Country
Netherlands
Date
Mar 07, 2006
Certification
12
Note
DVD
Country
Finland
Date
May 24, 2006
Certification
K-18
Note
DVD
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Country
Sweden
Date
Oct 13, 2006
Certification
15
Note
DVD
Country
Italy
Date
Mar 01, 2007
Note
DVD
TV
Country
Finland
Date
Oct 13, 2008
Certification
K-18
Country
Poland
Date
Jul 09, 2009
Certification
18
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