"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (also known as "The Master Killer") is a classic Hong Kong martial arts film released in 1978. It was directed by Liu Chia-liang and starred Gordon Liu as the main protagonist, San Te.
The story follows San Te, a young man whose family is brutally attacked by oppressive Manchu government officials. Seeking revenge and wanting to learn martial arts to defend his people, San Te seeks refuge in the Shaolin Temple. The movie depicts his rigorous training in the 35 chambers of Shaolin before he eventually creates the 36th chamber, a chamber dedicated to teaching martial arts to the common people.
"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" is highly regarded in the martial arts film genre and is considered a classic. It gained popularity for its well-choreographed fight scenes, intense training sequences, and the theme of self-discovery and empowerment. Gordon Liu's performance and the film's influence on subsequent martial arts movies have solidified its place as one of the iconic works in the genre.