{"product_id":"shaolin-temple-a-k-a-death-chamber-1976","title":"Shaolin Temple A.K.A. Death Chamber • Shao Lin Si (少林寺) (1976)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eDeath Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Si (少林寺)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most ambitious martial arts productions ever released by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by legendary filmmakers \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWu Ma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1976 classic stars \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Fu Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChi Kuan-Chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Chiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Kwok\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLee I-Min\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blending historical legend with spectacular martial arts action, the film chronicles the heroic struggle of Shaolin monks determined to preserve their traditions in the face of overwhelming Qing oppression. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Shaolin Temple is attacked by Qing forces, the surviving monks and disciples are forced into a desperate fight for survival. Their once peaceful sanctuary becomes a battlefield where loyalty, courage, and sacrifice are tested against impossible odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs enemies close in and trusted allies fall, the remaining Shaolin warriors endure brutal trials, deadly ambushes, and relentless pursuit while protecting the martial traditions that generations fought to preserve. Their determination ultimately becomes one of the defining legends of classic kung fu cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film showcases large-scale martial arts battles, traditional Shaolin weapons, empty-hand combat, and the unforgettable \u003cstrong\u003e108 Wooden Men\u003c\/strong\u003e challenge. Action choreography combines athletic realism with Chang Cheh's trademark heroic storytelling, creating some of the most memorable training and combat sequences of the Shaw Brothers era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the crown jewels of Shaw Brothers' celebrated Shaolin cycle. Its remarkable ensemble cast, spectacular production values, and legendary training sequences have made it an enduring favorite among collectors. The famous 108 Wooden Men challenge alone has inspired countless martial arts films, television series, and video games for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the peak of Hong Kong's martial arts boom, \u003cem\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/em\u003e expanded Chang Cheh's epic vision of Shaolin history by bringing together many of Shaw Brothers Studio's biggest stars in one production. Its influence can still be seen in modern martial arts cinema through its themes of perseverance, brotherhood, and the preservation of traditional kung fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeath Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e – International export title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShao Lin Si\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiu Lam Ji\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Wu Ma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar Leung (Liu Chia-Liang)\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 Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Philip Kwok, Lee I-Min\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\u003eAspect Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Letterboxed 2.35:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 Minutes\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 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJourney Beyond the Temple Gates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/108-wooden-men-challenge\"\u003e108 Wooden Men Challenge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/legendary-shaolin-training-films\"\u003eLegendary Shaolin Training Films\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/monks-who-became-legends\"\u003eMonks Who Became Legends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/epic-shaw-brothers-productions\"\u003eEpic Shaw Brothers Productions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7786650796083,"sku":"000057","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/DeathChamberBox_550de5fc-9b83-421a-9ee1-e4183e20e55e-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778172261","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/shaolin-temple-a-k-a-death-chamber-1976","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}