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Return to the 36th Chamber (1980): movie guide
Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) is a Action, Comedy running about 101 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 254 votes. Notable cast includes Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Kara Wai Ying-hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-08-24
- Runtime: 101 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Action, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-08-24
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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.
Cast highlights
Return to the 36th Chamber features Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Kara Wai Ying-hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho, Wa Lun, King Lee King-Chu. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-08-24. Runtime: 101 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (254 votes). Genres: Action, Comedy. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Return to the 36th Chamber?
- Return to the 36th Chamber is listed as Action, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is Return to the 36th Chamber?
- Return to the 36th Chamber runs about 101 minutes.
- Who stars in Return to the 36th Chamber?
- Cast highlights include Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Kara Wai Ying-hung, Hsiao Ho, Wong Ching-Ho, Wa Lun, King Lee King-Chu.
- Does Cinema Box stream Return to the 36th Chamber?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
