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Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Action · Comedy · 1985

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.

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Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985 Action · Comedy 1h 33m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Lau Kar-leung

Written by

Lau Kar-leung

Hsiao Ho

Hsiao Ho

Fong Shiyu

Gordon Liu

Gordon Liu

Monk San Te

Lily Li

Lily Li

Miao Tsui Hua

Jason Pai Piao

Jason Pai Piao

Governor

Lau Kar-leung

Lau Kar-leung

Manchu Gym Chief

Mak Wai-Cheung

Mak Wai-Cheung

Fong Maiyu

Ching Miao

Ching Miao

Fong De

Court is in session

Put Disciples of the 36th Chamber on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.