Return to the 36th Chamber
"Back for the rest!"
Originally released in 1980. Return to the 36th Chamber is a action/comedy film. directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
Starring Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, and Hsiao Ho
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (237 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to the 36th Chamber about?
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 ...
Who directed Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.
How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?
Return to the 36th Chamber has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Return to the 36th Chamber released?
Return to the 36th Chamber was released on August 24, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Return to the 36th Chamber?
The main cast of Return to the 36th Chamber includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho, Wa Lun.
Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?
Return to the 36th Chamber has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 237 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.