: Produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and written by Ni Kuang [8, 10]. Blu-ray Release Details
: A landmark martial arts film featuring meticulously staged combats and a focused look at Shaolin training rituals [1, 9]. The.36th.Chamber.of.Shaolin.1978.1080p.BluRay.x...
: Recent high-quality versions include a 4K remastered edition and a 2022 release from the Weinstein Company [6, 7]. : Produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and
: After his family and teacher are killed by the Qing Dynasty government, San Te undergoes a grueling series of 35 chambers of training to master various disciplines (agility, strength, weaponry) before proposing a "36th Chamber" to teach these skills to commoners [5, 6, 12, 18]. : After his family and teacher are killed
Witness the classic training sequences and iconic choreography that defined the genre in the original trailer:
Multiple Blu-ray editions have been released, including specialized restorations and box sets:
Released in 1978 and directed by the legendary Lau Kar-leung , is widely regarded as one of the greatest kung fu films ever made [1, 6, 18]. The film stars Gordon Liu as Liu Yu-tian (San Te), a young student who escapes a brutal Manchu massacre to seek refuge and martial arts training at the Shaolin Temple [5, 6, 12]. Film Overview & Legacy