The 36th Chamber of ShaolinAmazon. com 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)