The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) featured a cast of 60 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (42%) are still alive today and 18 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ai Tong-Kua, age 95. This film starred Gordon Liu Chia-Hui and Lo Lieh.
42% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 28 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 42% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast60 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gordon Liu Chia-Hui Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta | Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta | Living | 22/08/1951 | 75 | — | 27 |
 Lo Lieh General Tien Ta | General Tien Ta | Deceased | 29/06/1939 | 63 | 02/11/2002 | 39 |
 John Cheung Ng-Long Lord Cheng | Lord Cheng | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Wilson Tong Wai-Shing Lord Tang San-yao | Lord Tang San-yao | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Wa Lun Liu Yu-de's Classmate | Liu Yu-de's Classmate | Living | 16/02/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Hon Kwok-Choi Lin Zhen | Lin Zhen | Deceased | 01/01/1948 | 69 | 09/10/2017 | 30 |
 Lau Kar-Wing General Yin | General Yin | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 34 |
 Wai Wang Teacher Ho | Teacher Ho | Deceased | 03/11/1936 | 70 | 01/01/2007 | 42 |
 Chen Szu-Chia Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant | Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wong Ching-Ho Liu Yu-de's Father | Liu Yu-de's Father | Deceased | 23/09/1919 | 93 | 01/01/2013 | 59 |
Woo Wang-Daat Shaolin Abbot | Shaolin Abbot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lee Hoi-Sang Shaolin Justice Officer | Shaolin Justice Officer | Deceased | 15/04/1941 | 83 | 09/09/2024 | 37 |
 Keung Hon Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness | Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness | Living | 10/09/1939 | 87 | — | 39 |
 Hao Li-Jen Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber | Deceased | 01/01/1911 | 67 | 18/04/1978 | 67 |
 Shum Lo Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall | Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall | Presumed Deceased | 01/03/1925 | 101 | — | 53 |
 Lui Tat Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber | Deceased | 01/01/1919 | 99 | 01/01/2018 | 59 |
 Chan Shen Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber | Deceased | 11/03/1940 | 44 | 26/04/1984 | 38 |
 Chiang Nan Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber | Deceased | 01/01/1922 | 63 | 09/03/1985 | 56 |
 Ai Tong-Kua Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber | Living | 18/09/1931 | 95 | — | 47 |
 Simon Yuen Siu-Tien Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited) | Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/11/1912 | 68 | 17/12/1980 | 66 |
 Wang Han-Chen Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber | Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Chan Lung Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier | Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
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 Henry Yu Yang Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student | Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student | Living | 30/10/1949 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Ng Hong-Sang Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student | Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student | Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student | Deceased | 16/10/1950 | 73 | 01/09/2024 | 28 |
 Wong Yu Miller Six, San Ta's Student | Miller Six, San Ta's Student | Deceased | 26/10/1955 | 52 | 16/05/2008 | 23 |
 Huang Pa-Ching Uncle Wang | Uncle Wang | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Huang Ha Seafood Shop Worker | Seafood Shop Worker | Deceased | 01/01/1946 | 76 | 27/03/2022 | 32 |
 Ho Kei-Cheong Rebel (uncredited) | Rebel (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Law Keung Rebel (uncredited) | Rebel (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lam Hak-Ming Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ho Bo-Sing Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wong Chi-Keung Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wan Fat Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Living | 27/02/1951 | 75 | — | 27 |
 Tai San Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lai Kim-Hung Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ting Tung Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chin Yuet-Sang Soldier Beaten with Hammer (uncredited) | Soldier Beaten with Hammer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Billy Chan Wui-Ngai Officer Beaten with Hammer (uncredited) | Officer Beaten with Hammer (uncredited) | Living | 06/02/1953 | 73 | — | 25 |
 Yeung Wah Monk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber (uncredited) | Monk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tai Kwan-Tak Shaolin Monk | Shaolin Monk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hsiao Ho Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Living | 02/03/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 San Sin Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | 27/08/2023 | — |
 Austin Wai Tin-Chi Soldier | Soldier | Deceased | 13/08/1957 | 55 | 04/10/2012 | 21 |
 Johnny Cheung Wa Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Living | 05/12/1955 | 70 | — | 23 |
 Chow Siu-Loi Abbot | Abbot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheung Sek-Aau Abbot | Abbot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 To Wing-Leung Abbot / Monk / Townsfolk (uncredited) | Abbot / Monk / Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheung Chok-Chow Roadside Tea Stall Boss | Roadside Tea Stall Boss | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Fung Ging-Man Beggar (uncredited) | Beggar (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/01/1912 | 85 | 09/11/1997 | 66 |
 Gam Tin-Chue Magistrate / Townsfolk (uncredited) | Magistrate / Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lau Chun Court Official at Execution (uncredited) | Court Official at Execution (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sai Gwa-Pau Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/10/1918 | 82 | 12/03/2001 | 60 |
 Goo Chim-Hung Townsfolk (uncredited) | Townsfolk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chan Ming-Wai Soldier (uncredited) | Soldier (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chu Kai Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Shaolin Monk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alan Chui Chung-San Soldier | Soldier | Deceased | 16/08/1952 | 70 | 02/11/2022 | 26 |
 Mars (extra) (uncredited) | (extra) (uncredited) | Living | 28/02/1954 | 72 | — | 24 |