Oct 01, 2014 There have been many kung-fu movies set in the famed Shaolin Temple, but none have captured the monastery's martial arts world quite like The 36th Chamber. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, also known as The Master Killer, Shaolin Master Killer and Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang, is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed.

This review contains spoilers! Gordon Liu (Liu Chia-Hui) stars in what many kung-fu movie fans agree on being the greatest martial arts movie ever made –1978 classic, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

Here, we take a look at what the Shaw Brothers created! Cast Gordon Liu plays Liu Yu-De, an impressionable young man. Lo Lieh of various Hong Kong movies plays General Tien. Lastly Simon Yuen cameos as a Shaolin Temple Monk. Plot Liu Yu-De (also known as San Ta) is a young honest man. During the Manchu occupancy, a freedom fighter is killed in a battle, trying to rid the world of the ruling General Tien. When he valiantly fails and is killed in front of a crowd of people, his death inspires Liu Yu-De to openly (and foolishly) speak out loud of his admiration for this martyr.

Directed by Chia-Liang Liu. With Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Chia Yung Liu, Norman Chui. A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive. Product Description. A young man learns Shaolin secrets to avenge his slain family. A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados.

Liu Yu-De gets himself into trouble with the local warlord Lord Tang, who is ready to take his life after his rebellious comments. To his aid steps an old man Mr Wang, assures Lord Tang that he is a stupid, young boy that doesn’t know what he is saying! After being let off, Liu Yu-De and his friends go to their teacher -Mr Ho’s house, after Mr Wang said something that he didn’t understand. Atfl Origin more. When their teacher explains the meaning of the comment, he realises that these young men could aid his hidden cause in overpowering the local ruling militia. Through various deeds, Liu Yu-De and his friends help their teacher. However, panic strikes when their treachery is soon discovered and now Liu Yu-De plus his friends all flee for their lives.

They must leave and never come back -whilst surviving a hot pursual from those that wished to see them dead! Earlier before this, Liu Yu-De heard a rumour that could help him. Telugu Movie Sri Manjunatha Songs. Could this rumour be true?

If so Liu Yu-De must wish on a star for survival first Action The first instance of combat begins with the martyr who is killed whilst battling General Tien. Swords versus axe action happens here. Watch closely, as the axe is a weapon rarely used in kung fu movies.

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Next is where Liu Yu-De’s training begins. In the temple he is now known by his new name of San Ta. After getting no-where for a long time, he is finally given the chance to train. Foolishly asking to start at the top, he is brought back down to earth when it is clear he hasn’t got a clue.

Here he now embarks with the first skill of water log training. San Ta keeps falling in until a monk imparts some wisdom to aid him in his quest -just so he can get some lunch, harsh way to get some grub! When he gets the knack of this, he again is challenged when the same task is made even harder than before. Again receiving a monk’s wisdom he attempts to pass this tricky situation, but to no avail. San Ta loses sleep that night.