Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)

In the pulsating heart of the Ching Dynasty, the dye factory workers find their livelihoods slashed by a ruthless factory owner who, in his relentless pursuit of profit, enlists menacing Manchu thugs to enforce a merciless 20% pay cut. Driven to desperation, the workers turn to an unlikely hero, a young actor brimming with courage but lacking in authentic martial arts skills, to impersonate a Shaolin priest and kung-fu expert, in the hopes of reclaiming their stolen wages. As the actor tries to convince the factory owner of his supposed Shaolin prowess, he is harshly unmasked as a fraud, leading to a brutal punishment for all involved. Crushed by guilt and duty, the actor embarks on a quest to transform his sham skills into genuine Shaolin kung-fu. He seeks admittance at the elite temple of Shaolin, determined to master the ancient art to atone for his failure. "Return to the 36th Chamber" is an inventive sequel that propels the legendary Liu brothers back into the gripping turmoil of the Ching Dynasty, with director Liu Chia-liang crafting an exhilarating narrative teeming with fresh kung-fu exploits. Watch as the actor-turned-fledgling monk conceals new tricks beneath his robe, ready to fight for justice and redemption in this heart-stopping, high-kicking adventure.

Return to the 36th Chamber is an action movie featuring Gordon Liu Chia-hui.

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