One of the most influential martial arts films of all time (impacting everything from hip hop culture to Hollywood action films and beyond), esteemed director Lau Kar-Leung’s The 36th Chamber of Shaolin helped make Gordon Liu an international icon (and future Kill Bill co-star). Cast out of his village by Manchu invaders, Liu seeks refuge at the secretive monastery of Shaolin. Fueled by wrath, he undertakes a grueling program of martial arts training that hones his strength, agility and endurance in order to defeat his enemies.
“Widely considered to be one of the greatest martial arts movies ever made, The 36th Chamber of the Shaolin remains a definite must-see film for fans of the genre. Thanks to an intriguing premise, inventive choreography by Lau Kar-Leung, and a star-making turn by lead actor Gordon Liu, this film still retains the ability to hook new viewers even after all these years.” – Calvin McMillin, LoveHKFilm.com
