The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Mandarin version)
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1h 55m
1978 • Hong Kong • Directed by Lau Kar-leung
The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape, and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge.
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