zoom_in Click to enlarge

Return to the 36th Chamber

▲ ▼

description Return to the 36th Chamber Overview

“Return of the 36th Chamber” is a 1978 Hong Kong action film depicting a Chinese immigrant’s relentless fight for survival and revenge against corrupt police officers after his family is murdered. The movie showcases intense, close-quarters combat sequences and explores themes of social injustice within a rapidly changing urban landscape.

help Return to the 36th Chamber FAQ

Is Return to the 36th Chamber a direct sequel to The 36th Chamber of Shaolin?

Yes, it is the second film in director Lau Kar-leung's trilogy, preceded by The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and followed by Disciples of the 36th Chamber. Gordon Liu reprises a lead role, though he plays a different character than in the first film.

What studio produced Return to the 36th Chamber?

The film was produced by the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio in Hong Kong. It was directed by Lau Kar-leung and officially released in 1980.

How does Gordon Liu's character train in Return to the 36th Chamber?

In this film, Gordon Liu's character learns the art of scaffolding, which involves tying bamboo poles together for construction. He adapts the intricate knots, balance, and physical labor of bamboo scaffolding into a unique style of kung fu.

What is the primary tone of Return to the 36th Chamber?

Unlike the serious, traditional tone of the first film, Return to the 36th Chamber leans heavily into comedy. The protagonist uses trickery and cunning rather than pure martial prowess to defeat the Manchu villains.

swap_horiz

Looking for Return to the 36th Chamber alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward