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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin "a must-have for any self-respecting kung fu movie collector" Kung Fu Cinema takes martial arts fans inside the legendary Shaolin Temple birthplace of kung fu. This masterful Shaw Brothers classic inspired two wildly successful sequels and influences an entire generation of filmmakers. When Manchu invaders ravage a defenseless village one wounded and desperate student 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.System Requirements:Running Time: 119 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Rating: R UPC: 796019799621 Manufacturer No: 79962
A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot see The Karate Kid centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te Gordon Liu. It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord Lo Lieh who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large so that they can fight the nasty Manchus he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --David Chute
