

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin(1978)
He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.
The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, Lui manages to escape, and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge.

Movie: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
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