The 36th Chamber of Shaolin [Blu-ray] | ![The 36th Chamber of Shaolin [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5102mgYOjAL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Lau Kar-Leung
Actor: Gordon Liu
Studio: Vivendi Entertainment
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 4,626
Format: Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Chinese (Original Language), English (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.2
MPN: WEIBRWN01301
UPC: 883476013015
EAN: 0883476013015
ASIN: B002ZPIBTU
Theatrical Release Date: 1978
Release Date: March 2, 2010
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 03/02/2010 Run time: 104 minutes
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A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see The Karate Kid) centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu). It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord (Lo Lieh) who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large (so that they can fight the nasty Manchus) he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --David Chute
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 Great Movie, mediocre Blu-ray April 24, 2010
KungFuView (Los Angeles, CA)
This is simply based upon the transfer. Not an upgrade from my DVD; truly one of the worst "transfers" out there. But one of the best movies. Buy the blu-ray only if you don't already have it on DVD. It's a five star movie with a one star transfer.
 One of the Best Martial Arts Classics!!! April 19, 2010
Supreme Mage (New York, NY)
This was a favorite of mine when I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn.This movie and others like "5 Deadly Venoms, Flying Guillotine, Chinatown Kid" to name a few used to come on Channel 5 (Before it became FOX) on the Saturdays as a part of their "Drive-In Theater" special. Gordon Liu is amazing in the role he was born to play. I recommend this to all who are into martial arts films. This is a must have!!
Classic April 17, 2010
Richard Rodriguez (Browns Mills, NJ United States)
One of the best martial arts movies ever on on of the best formats ever. Very clean picture and sound, way better than some DVD copies I've seen.
A classic kung fu flick.. April 5, 2010
Igor Lurye (USA)
Before the Crouching Tiger and even before the Karate Kid, there were 36 Chambers, an undisputable classic in the martial arts (wu xia) genre. So what makes this movie exciting and still watchable after at least a 30 years run?
Well, 1st of all the authenticity of play and setting - one gets a sense that what is happening is a truthful account of how life in Shaolin temple during those times may have been.
2nd, there is a kind of inspirational quality to the movie. I mean for me, a kid growing up in Eastern Europe in the 80's, movies like this one were the only source of learning the "moves" for "kung fu". We assumed back then that the forms shown in the movie are a true Shaolin temple boxing forms - and I am thankful to these movies for inspiring and exciting my childhood imagination twds the martial arts.
And finally, although the evil reigns with terror and force, the folk hero played by Gordon Liu eventually overcomes the forces of evil with his martial skill, in big part due to his own ability to subdue his own desire for vengeance - and that is how it should be. Not just a vengeance, but a change in character due to realization of futility of uncontrollable anger. That is definitely one of the long term goals of true martial arts practice.
 Cheap Bootleg March 17, 2010
Andrew Strawn (ATX)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dont buy this outdated bootleg, the remastered version is here: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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