Return to the 36th Chamber

The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.

Tagline

“Back for the rest!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Comedy

Director

Lau Kar-Leung

Original Language

ZH

What is Return to the 36th Chamber about?

The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.

Who directed Return to the 36th Chamber?

Return to the 36th Chamber was directed by Lau Kar-Leung.

When was Return to the 36th Chamber released?

Return to the 36th Chamber was released on August 24, 1980.

How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?

Return to the 36th Chamber has a runtime of 1h 41m.

Where can I track Return to the 36th Chamber?

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