{"product_id":"return-of-the-master-killer-1978","title":"Return of the Master Killer A.K.A. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin • 少林三十六房 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn of the Master Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e (1978), released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e少林三十六房\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eShàolín Sānshíliù Fáng\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eSiu Lam Saam Sap Luk Fong\u003c\/strong\u003e). Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, this legendary martial arts masterpiece stars \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cheung Ng-long\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Yue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNorman Chu Siu-keung\u003c\/strong\u003e. Widely regarded as one of the greatest kung fu films ever made, it helped redefine the martial arts genre through its unforgettable training sequences, authentic Shaolin philosophy, and extraordinary choreography. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter his father is murdered and his village falls under brutal Manchu oppression, young Liu Yu-de escapes to the legendary Shaolin Temple in search of justice. There he begins years of relentless physical and mental discipline, advancing through the temple's thirty-five chambers while learning the principles that define true martial mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his training reaches its conclusion, Liu Yu-de proposes an unprecedented Thirty-Sixth Chamber where Shaolin kung fu can be shared with ordinary people beyond the monastery walls. Armed with extraordinary skill and a renewed sense of purpose, he returns home determined to confront tyranny and preserve the Shaolin legacy for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReturn of the Master Killer\u003c\/em\u003e features some of the most famous training sequences in martial arts history. Under Lau Kar-leung's meticulous direction, the film showcases authentic Shaolin techniques, traditional weapons, disciplined forms, and realistic combat rooted in genuine Chinese martial arts. Gordon Liu's performance and the innovative chamber-by-chamber training remain among the most influential ever filmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors consider \u003cem\u003eThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/em\u003e one of Shaw Brothers Studio's crowning achievements and a defining work in Lau Kar-leung's remarkable career. Gordon Liu delivers the performance that made him an international martial arts icon, while the film's philosophy, unforgettable training sequences, and superb choreography continue to inspire martial artists and filmmakers around the world. Released in the United States as \u003cem\u003eReturn of the Master Killer\u003c\/em\u003e, it remains an essential cornerstone of every serious kung fu collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew martial arts films have had the worldwide influence of \u003cem\u003eThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/em\u003e. Its realistic portrayal of Shaolin training transformed the kung fu genre, inspired generations of martial artists, and became a major influence on popular culture, including the Wu-Tang Clan, whose debut album \u003cem\u003eEnter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)\u003c\/em\u003e pays tribute to the film's enduring legacy. More than four decades after its release, it continues to rank among the greatest martial arts films ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn of the Master Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e – U.S. theatrical title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林三十六房\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林三十六房\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShàolín Sānshíliù Fáng\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiu Lam Saam Sap Luk Fong\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mona Fong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankie Chan Kwong-wing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Wong Ngok-tai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-lung, Li Yen-hai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui), Lo Lieh, John Cheung Ng-long, Wong Yue, Norman Chu Siu-keung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (Dolby Digital 2.0 – Stereo Dual Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eExplore More Martial Arts Movie Collections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7766142484531,"sku":"000047","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/ReturnofMasterKillerBox-1__1_-removebg-preview.png?v=1774389423","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/return-of-the-master-killer-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}