Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
少林搭棚大師
Overview
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.
Where to watch Return to the 36th Chamber
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hi-YAH, ARROW | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | ARROW | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amasia+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +2 |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Spain | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Return to the 36th Chamber in 37 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Return to the 36th Chamber is a Action, Comedy movie, released on 1980-08-24, runtime 101 minutes.
Is Return to the 36th Chamber worth watching?
TMDB users rate Return to the 36th Chamber 6.8 out of 10 from 253 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Return to the 36th Chamber?
In the United States, Return to the 36th Chamber streams on Hi-YAH and ARROW and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lau Kar-leung
Cast
- Gordon Liu Chia-hui as Chou Chun Chi
- Kara Wai Ying-hung as Hsiao Hung
- Hsiao Ho as Ah Chao
- Wong Ching-Ho as Uncle Li
- Wa Lun as Chou Shih Sheng
- King Lee King-Chu as Monk San Te
- Yau Chui-Ling as Worker
- Chen Szu-Chia as Ah Fen
- Sek Gong as Boss Wang's Thug
- Kwon Yeong-Moon as Chuan Min
- Yeung Ching-Ching as Hsiao Ting
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Boss Wang Kao Feng
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