36th Chamber of Shaolin - Intro
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36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
Lau Kar-leung started as Chang Cheh’s action choreographer but he eventually went his own way and became one of the greatest action directors of all time. A walking library of martial arts styles, Lau celebrated the soul of kung fu in movie after movie, especially this one, which preaches that focus, concentration, and dedication will save your soul.
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