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Release: October 19, 2020

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Director Robert Englund (the iconic Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street series) dials up a gothic tale of high-tech horror in 976-EVIL. High school underdog Hoax (Stephen Geoffreys - Fright Night) fills up the idle hours in his seedy little hometown fending off the local leather-jacketed thugs, avoiding his overbearing mother (Sandy Dennis) and dreaming of a date with trailer park temptress Suzie (Lezlie Deane), But his quietly desperate life takes a terrifying turn when his cousin introduces him to an unusual new hobby – phoning in for his “horrorscope”. Hoax is hooked up with a compellingly hideous demonic force that slowly begins to overtake his entire life and now there’s more than just a phone bill to pay for anyone who ever dared cross “the neighbourhood nerd”. Co-written by Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Mystic River) and featuring incredibly practical effects work from Robert Kurtzman and Howard Berger, Eureka Classics is proud to present 976-EVIL on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. BLU-RAY FEATURES: 1080p presentation on Blu-ray DTS-HD MA 5.1 and LPCM 2.0 audio options English subtitles (SDH) Audio commentary with director Robert Englund and set decorate Nancy Booth Englund 976-EVIL: home video version [105 mins, SD]: An extended version of the film from its original home video release on VHS New interview with producer Lisa M. Hansen New interview with special make-up effects artist Howard Berger (The Walking Dead) New interview with special effects technician Kevin Yagher (Nightmare on Elm Street)

Release: August 27, 2024

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Starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the smash-hit Bruce Lee vehicles The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, A Man Called Tiger is a martial arts extravaganza released at the height of an international kung fu craze. Chin Fu (Wang Yu) is a formidable martial artist who suspects his father's apparent suicide was actually a cold-blooded murder. His desire for answers - and revenge - leads him to Japan, where he becomes entangled with the yakuza. With the aid of his fellow countryman Liu Han-ming (James Tien, Hand of Death) and a nightclub hostess (Maria Yi, Fist of Fury), Chin Fu sets out to infiltrate Tokyo's underworld, expose a criminal conspiracy and uncover his father's true fate by any means necessary. Long rumored to have been planned as the third collaboration between Lo Wei and Bruce Lee before Lee made his directorial debut with The Way of the Dragon, A Man Called Tiger instead became a vehicle for another martial arts superstar in Jimmy Wang Yu. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film for the first time ever on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. SPECIAL EDITION: 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration (79 mins) 1080p HD presentation of the rarely seen extended export version from a brand new 2K restoration (112 minutes) Original Mandarin and classic English dub audio options (original mono presentations) Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong version by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new audio commentary on the export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork Trailer Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews A Man Called Tiger: Special Edition

Release: March 26, 2012

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The debut feature of Italian filmmaker-novelist-poet-provocateur Pier Paolo Pasolini (Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom; The Gospel According to Matthew; The Decameron), Accattone rocked the cinema world with its depictions, at once raw and elegant, of the underside of Roman street life and, in the process, seemed to announce a new direction for Italian films: a neo-neorealism. On the mean streets of Rome, Accattone's eponymous pimp (played by Franco Citti, one of a remarkable cast of local non-professionals) leads a hand-to-mouth existence on the very margins of society: prostituting, scrounging, exploiting. When his prize prostitute Maddalena is arrested and jailed, the pimp's fortunes dwindle, and he is forced to confront his own existence. The work of one of Italy's foremost auteurs, Accattone combines a fascination with poverty, sexual mores, and the entrapments of society, with a sense of humanity and sanctity rarely seen in cinema. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Pasolini's debut alongside his feature-length documentary Comizi d'amore [Love Meetings] in a special Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD edition. SPECIAL DUAL FORMAT EDITION: New high-definition transfer of Accattone in the film s original aspect ratio Pasolini s 1965 feature-length documentary Comizi d amore [Love Meetings], on the complementary theme of Italian attitudes towards sex, presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 Original Italian theatrical trailers for both films Feature-length audio commentary on Accattone by critic Tony Rayns Newly translated optional English subtitles for both films 36-page booklet featuring a translation of Pasolini s 1958 poem To a Pope ; excerpts from a 1969 interview with Pasolini on Accattone and Comizi d amore by Oswald Stack; a 1975 essay on the film by Pasolini; Pasolini s original 1964 treatment for Comizi d amore; and rare archival imagery

Release: April 23, 2024

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THE SUPERHERO MARTIAL ARTS CLASSIC FROM WRITER / PRODUCER TSUI HARK (ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA, KNOCK OFF) NOW AVAILABLE IN A 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY! Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life - or, at least, that's what he wants people to believe. In truth, he was once a member of the 701 Squad, a group of elite combatants produced by a failed super-soldier project. In kind with his former comrades, his central nervous system has been altered to render him impervious to pain. When several of his fellow test subjects resurface and embark on a crimewave under the leadership of their former commander Hung Kuk (Patrick Lung), Tsui is forced to use his extraordinary abilities once more. Donning a costume, he sets out to face his past - as the vigilante known as the Black Mask. Adapted from the manhua by Pang Chi-ming and Li Chi-tak and heavily influenced by Bruce Lee's turn as Kato in The Green Hornet, Black Mask is one of the most entertaining movies in Jet Li's filmography and boasts action orchestrated by Yuen Woo-ping, who would later win an Academy Award for his work on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its rarely seen uncut version on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration! LIMITED EDITION TWO-DISC BLU-RAY SET FEATURES: Limited Edition of 2000 copies only | O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) | Limited Edition bonus disc featuring an extended version of the film | PLUS: A Limited- edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver DISC ONE Fully uncut Hong Kong version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration Original US version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration Original Cantonese Stereo and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 (Hong Kong Version) Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new audio commentary on the US export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Brand new interview with stuntman Mike Lambert Brand new interview with film critic Andrew Heskins (easternKicks.com) Brand new interview with Leon Hunt, author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork Archival Making of featurette Trailers DISC TWO (LIMITED EDITION BONUS DISC) Extended version of Black Mask featuring all the unique footage from the various releases of the film re-inserted

Release: April 23, 2024

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THE SUPERHERO MARTIAL ARTS CLASSIC FROM WRITER / PRODUCER TSUI HARK (ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA, KNOCK OFF) NOW AVAILABLE IN A 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY! Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life - or, at least, that's what he wants people to believe.

Release: April 23, 2024

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EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS “THE CAT AND THE CANARY” MAKING ITS HD DEBUT ON SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY! Paul Leni (The Man Who Laughs) directs one of the most important and influential films in the early history of American genre cinema, which perfected the 'old dark house' formula and set the stage for the Universal horror cycle of the 1930s. Twenty years after the death of millionaire Cyrus West, his surviving relatives are called together in a decaying mansion on the Hudson River. There, they gather to hear West's lawyer Roger Crosby (Tully Marshall) read his last will and testament and discover that West has left everything to his niece Annabelle (Laura La Plante). That is, at least, on the condition that she is judged to be legally sane. As the family settles in for the evening, tensions rise when they are informed that a murderer nicknamed the Cat has escaped from a nearby asylum and is suspected to be somewhere on the grounds. Crosby soon disappears in mysterious circumstances, which proves to be just the first in a series of horrifying events that will punctuate a long, dark night of terror - during which Annabelle's sanity will be called into question again and again. Based upon the 1922 stage production by John Willard, The Cat and the Canary is a perfect blend of horror and black comedy and stands at the apex of a cycle of films adapted from mystery plays throughout the 1920s. It later inspired James Whale's The Old Dark House and has been remade several times - but never bettered. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present this cornerstone of horror cinema for the first time ever on Blu-ray from a glorious 4K restoration. SPECIAL FEATURES: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Graham Humphreys 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K digital restoration of the original negatives supplied by MoMA DTS-HD MA 5.1 score by Robert Israel; compiled, synchronized and edited by Gillian B. Anderson, based on music cue sheets compiled and issued for the original 1927 release Brand new audio commentary by author Stephen Jones and author / critic Kim Newman Brand new audio commentary by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby Mysteries Mean Dark Corners – brand new video essay by David Cairns & Fiona Watson Pamela Hutchinson on The Cat and the Canary – brand new interview with writer and film critic Pamela Hutchinson Phuong Le on The Cat and the Canary – brand new interview with film critic Phuong Le A Very Eccentric Man & Yeah, a Cat! – extracts from John Willard’s original play Lucky Strike – Paul Leni gives a full-throated endorsement to the product that got him through filming The Cat and the Canary A collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Richard Combs, Craig Ian Mann, and Imogen Sara Smith

Release: December 3, 2024

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Following the enormous international success of Dr No and From Russia with Love, Bondmania swept the globe and initiated a cycle of Bondsploitation movies. Studios all over the world sought to capitalise on James Bond and the concept of the super-spy - including Hong Kong's venerable Shaw Brothers, who began producing tales of intrigue, espionage, and grand theft in the mid-1960s. Eureka Classics presents three of their best in this special-edition set: The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief. In The Golden Buddha, businessman Paul (Paul Chang Chung, Police Story) finds himself in the crosshairs of the Skeleton Gang after he picks up the wrong briefcase on a flight to Singapore - one containing a small golden Buddha that might just play a part in a vast criminal conspiracy. In Angel with the Iron Fists, a mysterious woman (Lily Ho, Lady with a Sword) arrives in Hong Kong carrying a cache of stolen diamonds and quickly becomes embroiled with the infamous Devil Girl's Gang. Finally, in The Singing Thief, a master cat burglar (Jimmy Lin Chong, Tropicana Interlude) makes the decision to go straight and pursue a new career as a singer - that is, at least, until he becomes a suspect in a series of jewel heists. Directed by studio regulars Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and Chang Cheh (The One-Armed Swordsman), The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief filter a craze for films centred on super-spies and master criminals through the inimitable style of the Shaw Brothers Studio. All three films are presented on Blu-ray for the first time from HD masters supplied by Celestial Pictures. SPECIAL FEATURES: 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures Original mono audio tracks Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentaries by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema International Super Spies – A new interview with James Bond expert Llewella Chapman on global Bondmania in the 1960s A new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies Reversible sleeve featuring individual sleeve artwork for each film Original trailers Limited edition of 2000 copies only Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling PLUS: A limited edition collector's booklet featuring new writing on all three films by Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme: Transnational Adaptations in World Cinema Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Super Spies And Secret Lies (2-Disc Limited Edition)

Release: June 22, 2020

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Illicit passion, greed, robbery, and murder collide in Criss Cross, a crime suspense tale from a true master of the genre, Robert Siodmak (The Killers). Steve Thompson (Burt Lancaster Novecento, Birdman of Alcatraz) is a hardworking armoured car driver with a fatal attraction to his ex-wife Anna (Yvonne DeCarlo The Munsters), who's now married to notorious hoodlum Slim Dundee (Dan Duryea Winchester 73). Unable to stay away from her, Steve has a secret tryst with Anna ... only to be discovered by Dundee. To cover up their affair, Steve convinces Dundee that he only met with Anna to get Dundee's help in robbing an upcoming payroll shipment he will be driving. The hood falls for the ruse, which triggers a series of harrowing events that ultimately lead to violence and death. From a new 4K restoration, The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present this essential film noir in its UK debut on Blu-ray. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K digital restoration from the original camera negative Uncompressed LPCM monaural audio Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature New audio commentary by film author Lee Gambin and actress Rutanya Alda New audio commentary by film scholar Adrian Martin Screen Director's Playhouse radio adaptation from 1949, featuring Burt Lancaster Isolated music & effects track Theatrical trailer A collector s booklet featuring new writing by film historian Kat Ellinger; an essay by Adam Batty; archival writing and imagery PRESS "As always with Siodmak, the suspense is maintained throughout by taut pacing, visual precision, and excellent characterisation. " Time Out "unreels the relentless, unswerving devotion of Burt Lancaster" Variety "A hectic fusion of on-location texture and stylish artifice. " New Yorker "A suspenseful action picture" New York Times

Release: May 27, 2025

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In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films - or krimis - became hugely popular with West German audiences. In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films -or krimis- became hugely popular with West German audiences. Adapted from works by the British crime writer Edgar Wallace and his son Bryan Edgar Wallace, they combined the traditional murder mystery with horror as they depicted enigmatic killers stalking their victims through foggy English landscapes - from the streets of London to isolated rural mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of Face of the Frog and The Crimson Circle, veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In The Curse of the Yellow Snake, a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in The Mad Executioners, as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in The Monster of London City, as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, The Phantom of Soho. Bonus Materials Limited Edition of 2000 copies Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin Limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film The Phantom of Soho (Franz Josef Gottlieb, 1964) – bonus feature (presented in SD) Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release Optional English dubs for The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners, The Monster of London City and The Phantom of Soho New introductions to each film by genre film expert and Video Watchdog founder Tim Lucas New audio commentaries on The Curse of the Yellow Snake and The Phantom of Soho by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw New audio commentaries on The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners and The Racetrack Murders by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby New audio commentary on The Monster of London City by Kim Newman and Stephen Jones Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era – new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner Passing the Blade – new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: JOACHIM FUCHSBERGER BRIGITTE GROTHUM KARIN DOR Director: FRANZ JOSEF GOTTLIEB Director: HARALD REINL Director: EDWIN ZBONEK Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Terror In The Fog: The Wallace Krimi At CCC [Blu-ray]

Release: February 24, 2025

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While Hong Kong horror cinema is more often associated with the jiangshi or “hopping vampires” of Chinese legend, it has also embraced (and, more often than not, lampooned) the Western vampire tradition. One of the more outrageous films to bring European bloodsuckers to Hong Kong is Jamie Luk’s Doctor Vampire– a perfect blend of horror and comedy with shades of Vamp, Fright Night and, of course, Hong Kong’s own Mr Vampire series. While on vacation in Britain, surgeon Dr Chiang Ta-Tsung (Bowie Lam, Hard Boiled) wanders into a quaint rural pub in the grounds of a castle, where he quickly falls for hostess Alice (Ellen Chan, Wizard’s Curse). Despite several warning signs, the good doctor fails to realise that the establishment is staffed entirely by vampires – even after Alice bites him during a late-night tryst. Upon his return to Hong Kong and his long-standing love interest May Chan (Sheila Chan, Heroes Among Heroes), he attempts to return to his normal life. But soon he develops an aversion to sunlight and begins to crave blood, and things get even more complicated when Alice and her undead master – The Count (Peter Kjaer) – come looking for him… Offering a variation on the jiangshi craze kick-started by Encounter of the Spooky Kind and Mr Vampire, Doctor Vampire is one of a handful of films – along with Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires and Vampire vs Vampire – to bring Hollywood’s creatures of the night to Hong Kong. Eureka Classics is proud to present this ghoulish horror-comedy on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from a brand-new 2k restoration. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: Limited edition of 2000 copies | Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Graham Humphreys | 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration | Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release | New audio commentary with East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and John Charles | New audio commentary with Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema | A British Vampire in Hong Kong – new on-camera interview with Stacey Abbott, author of Celluloid Vampires: Life After Death in the Modern World | Vampire Slaying 101: Remixing Monster Traditions in Doctor Vampire – new video essay by gothic scholar Mary Going | PLUS: A limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Hong Kong vampire films from Mr Vampire to Doctor Vampire by East Asian horror expert Katarzyna Ancuta

Release: August 15, 2017

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Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist—and avowed atheist—who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife…with unexpected, life-altering results. Bonus Content: Includes a digital copy of The Case for Christ (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) The Heart of The Case for Christ Houston Baptist University The Case for Christ - JT Murrell Believe - Seacoast Worship The Evidence - New Hope Oahu Great and Mighty - Justin Land of Stonecreek Worship I Believe - Cindy Cruse Ratcliff (of Lakewood Church) Our Great God - NewSpring Worship I Believe You Are Christ - Faith Life Church (feat. Open Heaven) Draw Near - The Church Vessel Your Love Is Chasing Me - Soulfire Revolution (of G12 Church) Your Moment Has Come - Christian Ross (HERIAM) Lee Strobel Interview Leslie Strobel Interview Brian Bird Interview Jon Gunn Interview Mike Vogel Interview Erika Christensen Interview Lee's Flashback Funeral Park with Alfie Living Room Argument Pastor Hybels Time Magazine Info on Dr. Craig Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Case for Christ [Blu-ray]

Release: September 16, 2025

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A standout Hong Kong crime thriller. A standout Hong Kong crime thriller released amidst the wave of heroic bloodshed films that followed in the wake of John Woo's A Better Tomorrow and Ringo Lam's City on Fire, Flaming Brothers features Alan Tang and Chow Yun-fat (who was quickly rising to superstardom in the late 1980s) as triad brothers determined to protect their criminal operation - and each other - no matter what the cost. Both orphaned at a young age, Cheung Ho-tin (Chow) and Chan Wai-lun (Tang) grew up together on the streets, forming a strong bond in their childhood that remains unbroken as they become triad brothers in adulthood. Having recently opened a nightclub together, they begin to feel that they have finally made it. That is, at least, until they become embroiled in a conflict with the ruthless gangster Ko Lo-sei (Patrick Tse) and his right-hand man (Norman Chui), who threaten to take away everything that Tin and Lun have worked for. In equal parts an action-packed thrill-ride and a rumination on the bonds of male friendship, Flaming Brothers boasts a screenplay written by Wong Kar-wai, the celebrated auteur who would go on to write and direct Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in the US from a 2K restoration. Bonus Materials Limited to 2,000 copies Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Flaming Brothers by Hong Kong cinema expert Camille Zaurin Flaming Brothers presented in 1080p HD from a new 2K restoration Original Cantonese audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Archival interview with director Joe Cheung Original theatrical trailer * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: CHOW YUN-FAT ALAN TANG Patricia Ha Philip Chan Eddy Ko Patrick Tse Norman Chiu Director: JOE CHEUNG Producer: Wong Kar-Wai Producer: Jeffrey Lau Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Flaming Brothers [Limited Edition]

Release: June 17, 2025

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Hong Kong 1941 - an affecting war drama starring Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, comedy in Ping Pong and the gangster movie in Shanghai 1920, which was nominated for Best Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival. His masterpiece, though, is Hong Kong 1941 - an affecting war drama starring Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. Produced by Sammo Hung, Hong Kong 1941 follows three Hongkongers forced to negotiate life under occupation as their homeland falls to the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Ha Yuk-nam (Yip) is a young woman locked in a love triangle with her close friends Yip Kim-fei (Chow) and Wong Hak-keung (Man). As they dream of escape, their complicated personal relationships play out against the background of oppression and brutality that was brought to Hong Kong by Japanese rule between 1941 and 1945. A story of loyalty and love, Leong's film deals with one of the darkest periods in Hong Kong's history and was nominated for no less than eight awards at the 1985 Hong Kong Film Awards - winning for its breathtaking cinematography by Brian Lai (The Postman Strikes Back). It also launched Chow Yun-fat to stardom two years before his first collaboration with John Woo in A Better Tomorrow. The Masters of Cinema series is honored to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Asia. Bonus Materials Limited edition of 2000 copies Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Hong Kong 1941 and Po-Chih Leong by Gary Bettinson, editor of Asian Cinema journal Presented in 1080p HD from a brand new 4K restoration Original Cantonese mono audio track Optional English dub Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Hong Kong 1984 – new video essay by Tony Rayns on the contemporary impact of Hong Kong 1941 Archival interview with Chow Yun-fat Archival interview with Cecilia Yip Original theatrical trailer * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: Chow Yun-Fat Cecilia Yip Alex Man Stuart Ong Wu Ma Ku Feng Paul Chun Shih Kien Angela Yu Chien Billy Lau Yun-Chiang Peng Director: Po-Chih Leong Producer: John Sham

Release: February 11, 2019

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A startlingly dark, late film noir masterwork by director Fritz Lang, Human Desire reunites Lang with his hero Glenn Ford and femme fatale Gloria Grahame from the previous year's The Big Heat and the screenwriter of Lang's 1952 noir Clash by Night, Alfred Hayes. Like those two classics, Human Desire finds Lang casting a pitiless eye on all of the human weaknesses that define film noir: deception, infidelity, passion, and murder. Adapted from the same Émile Zola novel previously filmed by Jean Renoir in La Bête humaine (1938), Lang's gripping thriller has Ford as train engineer Jeff, just home from the Korean War. He's instantly attracted to passenger Vicki (Grahame), not yet realizing that she's the abused wife of Jeff's alcoholic railroad yard superior Carl (Broderick Crawford) -- or that Vicki was just entangled in a jealousy-fuelled murder committed by Carl. As Jeff and Vicki embark on a steamy affair, she tells him about the crime, and Carl's blackmail hold on her. If only Carl could be taken out of the picture... The only thing that's not pitch black in this noir are the ethical shades of grey inhabited by all its characters. Yet its placid small-town setting also offers a unique perspective on the genre, with Lang uncovering sinister secrets on these quiet streets that could rival any big city immorality. The Masters of Cinema is proud to present one of this brilliant filmmaker's most underrated films for the first time ever on Blu-ray. DUAL FORMAT SPECIAL FEATURES 1080p presentation on Blu-ray (with a progressive encode on the DVD) LPCM Mono audio Optional English SDH subtitles A new and exclusive interview with film historian Tony Rayns PLUS: A Collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film alongside rare archival imagery PRESS " Lang's version of Zola's La Bête humaine is, like all his best '50s work, as cold, hard and steely grey as the railway tracks which here mark out the action. " Time Out " A gripping melodrama. " Chicago Reader

Release: January 27, 2026

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King of Beggars - a comedic take on the story of famed martial artist and folk hero So Chan. At the dawn of the 1990s, following a decade in which Hong Kong martial arts cinema was dominated by Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, a new superstar emerged: Stephen Chow. Chow rose to fame as the star of both the Fight Back to School and Royal Tramp series and King of Beggars - a comedic take on the story of famed martial artist and folk hero So Chan, which helped pave the way for Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. So, Chan (Chow) is a naturally gifted martial artist - but lazy, unmotivated and spoiled by his wealthy parents. He is forced to make something of himself when he falls in love with Yu Shang (Sharla Cheung), a prostitute who agrees to marry him on one condition: that he enters and wins the upcoming imperial martial arts tournament. So Chan only hopes to win Yu Shang's hand in marriage, but entering the competition soon leads him to become embroiled in a bitter feud between the famed Beggar Clan and a corrupt government official, Chiu Mo-kei (Norman Chiu). A beloved character previously played by the likes of Yuen Siu-tien, Lau Kar-leung, Philip Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Gordon Liu, So Chan - popularly known as Beggar So - was a legendary master of drunken boxing who lived during the late Qing dynasty, vividly brought to life in King of Beggars by a star on the rise in Stephen Chow. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Asia. Bonus Materials Limited edition of 2,000 copies Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sam Gilbey Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on King of Beggars and director Gordon Chan by Andy Willis 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a new 2K restoration Cantonese audio (original stereo presentation) Optional English dub Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Beggars and Tramps – new interview with director Gordon Chan So Chan and Stephen Chow – new video essay by East Asian cinema scholar Gary Bettinson, co-editor of The Cinema of Stephen Chow Original theatrical trailer * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: Stephen Chow Sharla Cheung Man-Tat Ng Norman Chu Wai Lam Chung Wang Wai Yee Chan Pak-Cheung Chan Lawrence Cheng Matthew Wong Peter Lai King-Tan Yuen Cheung-Yan Yuen Mi Yang Director: Gordan Chan Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews King Of Beggars [Limited Edition]

Release: February 18, 2025

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Japanese box-office sensation directed by the revered Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale), Legend of the Eight Samurai brings together an impressive ensemble cast, including Hiroko Yakushimaru (Sailor Suit and Machine Gun), Hiroyuki Sanada (Ring), Sonny Chiba (Message from Space) and Etsuko Shihomi (The Street Fighter), in a sweeping epic that blends fantasy with historical drama. The Satomi Clan have been all-but wiped out by their mortal enemies: the ghoulish members of the undead Hikita Clan. The last Satomi survivor is Princess Shizu (Yakushimaru), who goes into hiding to avoid meeting the same fate as her family. Left to wander on her own, she eventually becomes entangled with farmer-turned-soldier Shinbei (Sanada) and then a pair of warrior monks who reveal themselves to be two of eight fabled Hakkenden - or Dog Warriors - who can lift the curse that has been placed upon her family. Together, they must find the rest of the Hakkenden and take on the leader of the Hikita Clan: the evil Tamazusa (Mari Natsuki). Following Message from Space, which transported the story to a science fiction setting, Legend of the Eight Samurai is Fukasaku's second loose adaptation of Toshio Kamata's Shin Satomi Hakkenden, itself an adaptation of Kyokutei Bakin's earlier epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in North America from a new 4K restoration.

Release: March 26, 2012

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The debut feature of Italian filmmaker-novelist-poet-provocateur Pier Paolo Pasolini (Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom; The Gospel According to Matthew; The Decameron), Accattone rocked the cinema world with its depictions, at once raw and elegant, of the underside of Roman street life and, in the process, seemed to announce a new direction for Italian films: a neo-neorealism. On the mean streets of Rome, Accattone's eponymous pimp (played by Franco Citti, one of a remarkable cast of local non-professionals) leads a hand-to-mouth existence on the very margins of society: prostituting, scrounging, exploiting. When his prize prostitute Maddalena is arrested and jailed, the pimp's fortunes dwindle, and he is forced to confront his own existence. The work of one of Italy's foremost auteurs, Accattone combines a fascination with poverty, sexual mores, and the entrapments of society, with a sense of humanity and sanctity rarely seen in cinema. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Pasolini's debut alongside his feature-length documentary Comizi d'amore [Love Meetings] in a special Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD edition. SPECIAL DUAL FORMAT EDITION: New high-definition transfer of Accattone in the film s original aspect ratio Pasolini s 1965 feature-length documentary Comizi d amore [Love Meetings], on the complementary theme of Italian attitudes towards sex, presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.66:1 Original Italian theatrical trailers for both films Feature-length audio commentary on Accattone by critic Tony Rayns Newly translated optional English subtitles for both films 36-page booklet featuring a translation of Pasolini s 1958 poem To a Pope ; excerpts from a 1969 interview with Pasolini on Accattone and Comizi d amore by Oswald Stack; a 1975 essay on the film by Pasolini; Pasolini s original 1964 treatment for Comizi d amore; and rare archival imagery

Release: May 27, 2025

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In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films - or krimis - became hugely popular with West German audiences. In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films -or krimis- became hugely popular with West German audiences. Adapted from works by the British crime writer Edgar Wallace and his son Bryan Edgar Wallace, they combined the traditional murder mystery with horror as they depicted enigmatic killers stalking their victims through foggy English landscapes - from the streets of London to isolated rural mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of Face of the Frog and The Crimson Circle, veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In The Curse of the Yellow Snake, a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in The Mad Executioners, as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in The Monster of London City, as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, The Phantom of Soho. Bonus Materials Limited Edition of 2000 copies Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin Limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film The Phantom of Soho (Franz Josef Gottlieb, 1964) – bonus feature (presented in SD) Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release Optional English dubs for The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners, The Monster of London City and The Phantom of Soho New introductions to each film by genre film expert and Video Watchdog founder Tim Lucas New audio commentaries on The Curse of the Yellow Snake and The Phantom of Soho by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw New audio commentaries on The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners and The Racetrack Murders by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby New audio commentary on The Monster of London City by Kim Newman and Stephen Jones Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era – new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner Passing the Blade – new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: JOACHIM FUCHSBERGER BRIGITTE GROTHUM KARIN DOR Director: FRANZ JOSEF GOTTLIEB Director: HARALD REINL Director: EDWIN ZBONEK Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Terror In The Fog: The Wallace Krimi At CCC [Blu-ray]

Release: April 29, 2025

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Collected here are two films by this maestro of martial arts cinema that showcase his considerable talents at both ends of his career. One of the Shaw Brothers Studio's most prolific directors, Chang Cheh - or the "Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema" - is the filmmaker behind Five Deadly Venoms, Chinatown Kid and Boxer Rebellion. Collected here are two films by this maestro of martial arts cinema that showcase his considerable talents at both ends of his career: The Magnificent Trio, produced when wuxia films ruled the Hong Kong box office in the mid-1960s, and Magnificent Wanderers, made at the height of the kung fu craze at the end of the 1970s. In an early role that pre-dates his star-making turn in Chang's The One-Armed Swordsman, Jimmy Wang Yu stars in The Magnificent Trio as swordsman Lu Fang, who - along with fellow warriors Yen Tzu-ching (Lo Lieh) and Huang Liang (Cheng Lui) - lends his martial arts prowess to a group of oppressed farmers when they kidnap the daughter of their local magistrate. Then, in the kung fu comedy Magnificent Wanderers, the three nomads Lin Shao You (Fu Sheng), Shi Da Yong (Chi Kuan-chun), and Guan Fei (Li Yi-min) attempt to join Chinese patriots in their struggle against invading Mongol armies with the help of the wealthy Chu Tie Xia (David Chiang). From straight-faced wuxia pian to farcical kung fu comedy, The Magnificent Trio and Magnificent Warriors display the full range of Chang Cheh, a filmmaker who sat in the director's chair for over three decades. Eureka Classics is proud to present both films on Blu-ray for the first time in North America. Bonus Materials Limited edition of 2000 copies Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures Original mono audio tracks Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary on The Magnificent Trio by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist and filmmaker Michael Worth New audio commentary on Magnificent Wanderers by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Chang Cheh Style – new video essay by Gary Bettinson, editor-in-chief of Asian Cinema journal PLUS: A limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Chang Cheh by writer and critic James Oliver * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: Jimmy Wang Yu Lo Lieh Cheng Lui Ping Chin Fanny Fan Wu Ma Yi Feng Fu Sheng Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok David Chiang Kuan-Chun Chi Yi-Min Li Ying Lee Director: Chang Cheh Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Magnificent Chang Cheh [Blu-ray]

Release: February 10, 2026

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Presented here are three standout films drawn from Lo Wei's wuxia world: The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl. A prolific writer and director, Lo Wei found fame in the 1970s following the enormous international success of The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, his collaborations with the inimitable Bruce Lee. In the years before he kickstarted a kung fu revolution, though, he had been working on an accomplished series of wuxia pian for Shaw Brothers. Presented here are three standout films drawn from Lo Wei's wuxia world: The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl. In The Black Butterfly, a good-hearted thief acts as the Robin Hood of the martial world, robbing from the rich to give to the poor - and they begin by stealing a fortune in gold from a group of five ruthless bandits holed up at Five Devils Rock. Then, in Death Valley, the Lord of Chao Manor (Lo Wei) is murdered by his niece (Angela Yu Chien), leading to a bitter fight to claim his land and a clash between a hired swordsman (Chen Hung-lieh) and the Lord's heir apparent (Yueh Hua). Finally, in Vengeance of a Snow Girl, a young woman (Li Ching) takes revenge for her murdered parents, who were killed in a dispute over the legendary Tsui Feng sword - leading to a final showdown on frozen ground. Lo Wei's The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl are three of the finest wuxia films produced in the years before Bruce Lee's meteoric rise to fame would cause a tectonic shift in the Hong Kong film industry, as the era of kung fu loomed on the horizon. Eureka Classics is proud to present all three films on Blu-ray. Bonus Materials 1080p HD presentations of all three films on Blu-ray Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release New audio commentaries on all three features by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Hong Kong Hustle – new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong on the life and work of Lo Wei Cast & Crew Actors: Lisa Chiao Chiao Yueh hua Director: Lo Wei Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Martial Law (Standard Edition)

Release: February 10, 2026

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Presented here are three standout films drawn from Lo Wei's wuxia world: The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl. A prolific writer and director, Lo Wei found fame in the 1970s following the enormous international success of The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, his collaborations with the inimitable Bruce Lee. In the years before he kickstarted a kung fu revolution, though, he had been working on an accomplished series of wuxia pian for Shaw Brothers. Presented here are three standout films drawn from Lo Wei's wuxia world: The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl. In The Black Butterfly, a good-hearted thief acts as the Robin Hood of the martial world, robbing from the rich to give to the poor - and they begin by stealing a fortune in gold from a group of five ruthless bandits holed up at Five Devils Rock. Then, in Death Valley, the Lord of Chao Manor (Lo Wei) is murdered by his niece (Angela Yu Chien), leading to a bitter fight to claim his land and a clash between a hired swordsman (Chen Hung-lieh) and the Lord's heir apparent (Yueh Hua). Finally, in Vengeance of a Snow Girl, a young woman (Li Ching) takes revenge for her murdered parents, who were killed in a dispute over the legendary Tsui Feng sword - leading to a final showdown on frozen ground. Lo Wei's The Black Butterfly, Death Valley and Vengeance of a Snow Girl are three of the finest wuxia films produced in the years before Bruce Lee's meteoric rise to fame would cause a tectonic shift in the Hong Kong film industry, as the era of kung fu loomed on the horizon. Eureka Classics is proud to present all three films on Blu-ray. Bonus Materials 1080p HD presentations of all three films on Blu-ray Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release New audio commentaries on all three features by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Hong Kong Hustle – new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong on the life and work of Lo Wei Cast & Crew Actors: Lisa Chiao Chiao Yueh hua Director: Lo Wei Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Martial Law (Standard Edition)

Release: May 27, 2025

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In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films - or krimis - became hugely popular with West German audiences. In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films -or krimis- became hugely popular with West German audiences. Adapted from works by the British crime writer Edgar Wallace and his son Bryan Edgar Wallace, they combined the traditional murder mystery with horror as they depicted enigmatic killers stalking their victims through foggy English landscapes - from the streets of London to isolated rural mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of Face of the Frog and The Crimson Circle, veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In The Curse of the Yellow Snake, a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in The Mad Executioners, as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in The Monster of London City, as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, The Phantom of Soho. Bonus Materials Limited Edition of 2000 copies Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin Limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film The Phantom of Soho (Franz Josef Gottlieb, 1964) – bonus feature (presented in SD) Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release Optional English dubs for The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners, The Monster of London City and The Phantom of Soho New introductions to each film by genre film expert and Video Watchdog founder Tim Lucas New audio commentaries on The Curse of the Yellow Snake and The Phantom of Soho by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw New audio commentaries on The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners and The Racetrack Murders by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby New audio commentary on The Monster of London City by Kim Newman and Stephen Jones Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era – new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner Passing the Blade – new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: JOACHIM FUCHSBERGER BRIGITTE GROTHUM KARIN DOR Director: FRANZ JOSEF GOTTLIEB Director: HARALD REINL Director: EDWIN ZBONEK Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Terror In The Fog: The Wallace Krimi At CCC [Blu-ray]

Release: March 15, 2021

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Are a wave of mysterious deaths on a Native American reservation being caused by killer vampire bats, or a curse from beyond the grave? Featuring special effects work by Carlo Rambaldi (Alien, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial), Nightwingwas one of many creature features produced to cash in on the success of Jaws, but director Arthur Hiller (Love Story) also imbues the film with a humanitarian edge. Described in recent years as an eco-gothic Western , and a great exploration of social change and race relations , Nightwing comes to Blu-ray for the first time ever in the UK. An ageing medicine man (Academy Award nominee Chief Dan George; The Outlaw Josey Wales) recruits his sceptical grandson (Jan-Michael Vincent; Airwolf, The Mechanic) to aid him in a spiritual battle against evil spirits and black magic. Filmed in the forests of British Columbia to stunning effect, Shadow of the Hawkfeatures a number of eerie and effective sequences of supernatural terror, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time ever on home video in the UK. SPECIAL SINGLE-DISC BLU-RAY EDITION CONTAINS O-card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling English SDH subtitles Nightwing Brand new audio commentary by film historians Lee Gambin and Amanda Reyes Shadow of the Hawk Brand new audio commentary with film writer Mike McPadden and Ben Reiser Oil and the (Geo)Politics of Blood Audio essay by John Edgar Browning Trailers PLUS: A Limited-Edition Collector s Booklet featuring essays by film historian Lee Gambin and film scholar and author Craig Ian Mann (First Print Run of 2000 Copies Only) PRESS The movie sizzles due to Hiller s camera moves (Nightwing) Quentin Tarantino, New Beverly Cinema With stunning photography, eerie hallucinatory imagery and a brisk pace, this is an odd, entertaining chiller (Shadow Of The Hawk) Delirium Magazine Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews NIGHTWING & SHADOW OF THE HAWK (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray

Release: May 27, 2024

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This release collects the first two Abashiri Prison films, following hard-edged convict Shinichi Tachibana as he battles brutal wardens, fellow inmates, and the criminal underworld inside and outside prison walls

Release: January 22, 2018

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An underrated masterpiece and one of the finest Sherlock Holmes films ever made... Considered by many Holmesians to be the best Sherlock Holmes movie ever made, Billy Wilder’s The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes is both an affectionate parody, and a brilliant, melancholy celebration of Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective. Sherlock Holmes (Robert Stephens) and Dr. Watson (Colin Blakely), are tasked with locating the missing husband of a mysterious woman fished out of the River Thames. The course of their investigation leads them to Scotland and encounters with a group of monks, some dwarfs and even the Loch Ness Monster. Can Holmes and Watson crack the case? Co-written by Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond (one of eleven screenplays they wrote together) and starring the late great Christopher Lee as Sherlock’s brother Mycroft, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes is one of the most underrated films in Billy Wilder’s filmography, and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the film for Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. Blu-ray Special Features: • Glorious 1080p presentation • Uncompressed PCM soundtrack (on the Blu-ray) • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing • A new video interview with film scholar Neil Sinyard • The Missing Cases (50 mins): A presentation of the films deleted sequences, using script excerpts, production stills and surviving film footage. Includes the film’s Original Prologue, The Curious Case of the Upside Down Room, The Adventure of the Dumbfounded Detective and The Dreadful Business of the Naked Honeymooners • Deleted Epilogue Scene (audio only) • Christopher Lee: Mr. Holmes, Mr. Wilder - an archival interview with Christopher Lee about his experience working with Billy Wilder • Interview with editor Ernest Walter • Original theatrical trailer • PLUS: A collectors booklet featuring a new essay by Philip Kemp; the words of Billy Wilder; and rare archival imagery Reviews: “A wonderful, cruelly underrated film.” – Time Out “One of Wilder’s best…affectionately conceived, chock-full of marvellous subtleties, this meticulously constructed adventure-romance shouldn't be missed.” – Chicago Reader “the best Sherlock Holmes movie ever made… sorely underrated in the Wilder canon” - Kim Newman, Empire “you wouldn't expect anything directed by Wilder and scripted by his long-time associate I. A. L. Diamond to be anything less than funny and watchable, and this is both” - Peter Bradshaw, Guardian

Release: May 27, 2025

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In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films - or krimis - became hugely popular with West German audiences. In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films -or krimis- became hugely popular with West German audiences. Adapted from works by the British crime writer Edgar Wallace and his son Bryan Edgar Wallace, they combined the traditional murder mystery with horror as they depicted enigmatic killers stalking their victims through foggy English landscapes - from the streets of London to isolated rural mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of Face of the Frog and The Crimson Circle, veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In The Curse of the Yellow Snake, a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in The Mad Executioners, as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in The Monster of London City, as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, The Phantom of Soho. Bonus Materials Limited Edition of 2000 copies Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin Limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film The Phantom of Soho (Franz Josef Gottlieb, 1964) – bonus feature (presented in SD) Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release Optional English dubs for The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners, The Monster of London City and The Phantom of Soho New introductions to each film by genre film expert and Video Watchdog founder Tim Lucas New audio commentaries on The Curse of the Yellow Snake and The Phantom of Soho by Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw New audio commentaries on The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle, The Mad Executioners and The Racetrack Murders by Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby New audio commentary on The Monster of London City by Kim Newman and Stephen Jones Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era – new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner Passing the Blade – new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: JOACHIM FUCHSBERGER BRIGITTE GROTHUM KARIN DOR Director: FRANZ JOSEF GOTTLIEB Director: HARALD REINL Director: EDWIN ZBONEK Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Terror In The Fog: The Wallace Krimi At CCC [Blu-ray]

Release: January 28, 2025

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The tenth film co-directed by Johnnie To (Running Out of Time) and Wai Ka-fai (Peace Hotel) following a string of collaborations that included comedies, romances, action films and historical epics, Running on Karma is a crime thriller with a distinctly Buddhist flare starring a titan of Hong Kong cinema in Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs). Big (Lau) was once a devoutly religious man, but turned away from his vocation as a Buddhist monk when he could no longer bear the weight of his unusual gift: the ability to see people's past lives and predict the impact of karma upon their present and future. Having found a new life as a bodybuilder, he is drawn to use his sixth sense for good after meeting Lee Fung-yee (Cecilia Cheung, The Legend of Zu), a cop investigating a homicide. But as the two grow closer and work together to catch a murderer, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Big can see Lee's past lives, too... A film that balances genre thrills with deep philosophical questions on the nature of spirituality and faith, Running on Karma stands with Mad Detective as one of the most interesting and unique collaborations between Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Asia.

Release: February 3, 2025

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In 1979, legendary animator Don Bluth made the decision to leave Walt Disney Productions and establish his own animation studio with several former Disney employees. The newly established Don Bluth Productions first made a short – Banjo the Woodpile Cat – and then its first feature: The Secret of NIMH, adapted from Robert C. O’Brien’s popular children’s book Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The widowed Mrs Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), a field mouse, lives with her children in a cinderblock on the rural Fitzgibbon farm – although not for much longer. With harvest season approaching, she must relocate her family before their home is destroyed by the farmer’s plough. But her son, Timothy (Ina Fried), has fallen ill and can’t be moved. In desperate need of help, Mrs Brisby pays a visit to the Great Owl (John Carradine), who in turn introduces her to Nicodemus (Derek Jacobi): the wise leader of a rat colony living beneath a rose bush on the Fitzgibbon property. The rats are technologically advanced and possess vast intelligence due to their connection to a mysterious place they call NIMH, and agree to help Mrs Brisby due to a cherished friendship with her late husband. But not all of the rats are so kind, and the power-hungry Jenner (Paul Shenar) has a vested interest in making sure that Mrs Brisby and her family stay put… A sweeping fantasy epic realised through astoundingly beautiful cel animation, The Secret of NIMH paved the way for Bluth’s later successes An American Tail, The Land Before Time and All Dogs Go to Heaven. The Masters of Cinema series is honoured to present this touchstone of American animation on Blu-ray. STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES: 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a studio supplied master | A new audio commentary with animation scholar Sam Summers, author of DreamWorks Animation: Intertextuality and Aesthetics in Shrek and Beyond | An archival audio commentary with director Don Bluth and producer Gary Goldman | The Rats of NIMH – A new on-camera interview with director and animator Don Bluth | Beyond Your Wildest Dreams - A new on-camera appreciation of The Secret of NIMH with animation expert and fan Stacey Abbott | Courage of the Heart – A new video essay by children’s media expert Catherine Lester on motherhood in The Secret of NIMH | Secrets Behind the Secret – An archival behind-the-scenes featurette | Theatrical trailer | Stills Gallery PRESS “a richly animated and skilfully structured film…”– Variety “an ambitious and entertaining debut that will delight and terrify kids everywhere”– Newsweek “The Secret of NIMH folds a commentary on the evils of animal experimentation and a salute to the bravery of single moms into a smart, gripping action-adventure framework, becoming an underappreciated touchstone for sensitive Eighties kids.” – Rolling Stone “a highly competent piece of work, well organized, sometimes imaginative and beautifully detailed” – The Guardian “a spectacular return to the shimmering, mesmerising deep-focus animation associated with Disney's classic period...” – Time Out

Release: December 3, 2024

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Following the enormous international success of Dr No and From Russia with Love, Bondmania swept the globe and initiated a cycle of Bondsploitation movies. Studios all over the world sought to capitalise on James Bond and the concept of the super-spy - including Hong Kong's venerable Shaw Brothers, who began producing tales of intrigue, espionage, and grand theft in the mid-1960s. Eureka Classics presents three of their best in this special-edition set: The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief. In The Golden Buddha, businessman Paul (Paul Chang Chung, Police Story) finds himself in the crosshairs of the Skeleton Gang after he picks up the wrong briefcase on a flight to Singapore - one containing a small golden Buddha that might just play a part in a vast criminal conspiracy. In Angel with the Iron Fists, a mysterious woman (Lily Ho, Lady with a Sword) arrives in Hong Kong carrying a cache of stolen diamonds and quickly becomes embroiled with the infamous Devil Girl's Gang. Finally, in The Singing Thief, a master cat burglar (Jimmy Lin Chong, Tropicana Interlude) makes the decision to go straight and pursue a new career as a singer - that is, at least, until he becomes a suspect in a series of jewel heists. Directed by studio regulars Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and Chang Cheh (The One-Armed Swordsman), The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief filter a craze for films centred on super-spies and master criminals through the inimitable style of the Shaw Brothers Studio. All three films are presented on Blu-ray for the first time from HD masters supplied by Celestial Pictures. SPECIAL FEATURES: 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures Original mono audio tracks Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentaries by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema International Super Spies – A new interview with James Bond expert Llewella Chapman on global Bondmania in the 1960s A new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies Reversible sleeve featuring individual sleeve artwork for each film Original trailers Limited edition of 2000 copies only Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling PLUS: A limited edition collector's booklet featuring new writing on all three films by Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme: Transnational Adaptations in World Cinema Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Super Spies And Secret Lies (2-Disc Limited Edition)

Release: December 3, 2024

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Following the enormous international success of Dr No and From Russia with Love, Bondmania swept the globe and initiated a cycle of Bondsploitation movies. Studios all over the world sought to capitalise on James Bond and the concept of the super-spy - including Hong Kong's venerable Shaw Brothers, who began producing tales of intrigue, espionage, and grand theft in the mid-1960s. Eureka Classics presents three of their best in this special-edition set: The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief. In The Golden Buddha, businessman Paul (Paul Chang Chung, Police Story) finds himself in the crosshairs of the Skeleton Gang after he picks up the wrong briefcase on a flight to Singapore - one containing a small golden Buddha that might just play a part in a vast criminal conspiracy. In Angel with the Iron Fists, a mysterious woman (Lily Ho, Lady with a Sword) arrives in Hong Kong carrying a cache of stolen diamonds and quickly becomes embroiled with the infamous Devil Girl's Gang. Finally, in The Singing Thief, a master cat burglar (Jimmy Lin Chong, Tropicana Interlude) makes the decision to go straight and pursue a new career as a singer - that is, at least, until he becomes a suspect in a series of jewel heists. Directed by studio regulars Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and Chang Cheh (The One-Armed Swordsman), The Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief filter a craze for films centred on super-spies and master criminals through the inimitable style of the Shaw Brothers Studio. All three films are presented on Blu-ray for the first time from HD masters supplied by Celestial Pictures. SPECIAL FEATURES: 1080p HD presentations on Blu-ray from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures Original mono audio tracks Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentaries by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema International Super Spies – A new interview with James Bond expert Llewella Chapman on global Bondmania in the 1960s A new interview with Hong Kong cinema scholar Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies Reversible sleeve featuring individual sleeve artwork for each film Original trailers Limited edition of 2000 copies only Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling PLUS: A limited edition collector's booklet featuring new writing on all three films by Iain Robert Smith, author of The Hollywood Meme: Transnational Adaptations in World Cinema Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Super Spies And Secret Lies (2-Disc Limited Edition)

Release: December 3, 2024

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Best known as a key contributor to the Hong Kong New Wave as the director of My Heart is That Eternal Rose and the editor of Wong Kar-wai's Days of Being Wild and Ashes of Time, Patrick Tam began his filmmaking career with The Sword: a love letter to the wuxia genre starring Adam Cheng (Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain). Believing that he is in possession of a cursed blade, the legendary swordsman Hua Qian Shu (Tien Feng, King Boxer) has retreated from the martial arts world to live in peaceful seclusion. However, his retirement has done nothing to dampen his reputation; a young warrior, Li Mak-jan (Cheng), wishes to challenge the master in order to test his own sword-fighting skill. But as Li searches for the reclusive Hua Qian Shu so that he might face him in combat, he finds himself entangled with old lovers and new rivals. Soon, it becomes apparent that the old master's sword really might be cursed - and will, perhaps, bring nothing but tragedy to those who seek to wield it. After a period of dormancy, wuxia films resurged in the 1980s as the likes of Duel to the Death, Bastard Swordsman and Tsui Hark's Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain rejected the realist approach adopted by kung fu cinema in the previous decade. Eureka Classics is proud to present Patrick Tam's The Sword - one of the earliest and best pictures to emerge from this wuxia revival - from a brand new 2K restoration. SPECIAL FEATURES: 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration Original Cantonese audio and optional English dub tracks (original mono presentations) Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Andrew Heskins on The Sword – A new interview with film critic Andrew Heskins (easternKicks) Forging Ahead – A new interview with martial arts cinema expert Wayne Wong on The Sword and the wuxia genre Original theatrical trailer Limited edition of 2000 copies only

Release: July 22, 2025

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A fiercely independent fighter takes on gangsters and corruption while defending the powerless in this hard-hitting martial arts drama.

Release: May 20, 2019

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One of legendary director Fritz Lang's first noir films, The Woman in the Window is also rightfully considered one of the most important examples of the genre, a landmark movie that became one of the initial representations of noir first singled out by French critics after WWII. A triumph for Lang, legendary writer/producer Nunnally Johnson (The Grapes of Wrath), and leading man Edward G. Robinson (shedding his earlier gangster roles to portray a love-struck obsessive), the film remains a classic American nail-biter. Robinson is Richard Wanley, a successful psychiatrist biding his time while his wife and children are on vacation when he encounters beautiful Alice (a radiant Joan Bennett), who bears an uncanny resemblance to the subject of a portrait he had just admired. When Richard and Alice retire to her home, her wealthy, jealous boyfriend intrudes, and is killed after a struggle. Alice convinces Richard to cover up the crime, but as Richard's district attorney friend (Raymond Massey) investigates and the boyfriend's bodyguard (Dan Duryea) begins to apply pressure to Richard, the walls begin to close in... With a surprising climax years ahead of its time, The Woman in the Window is suspenseful film noir at its most seductive, while also serving as an excellent companion piece to the following year's Scarlet Street, which reunited Lang with Robinson, Bennett, and Duryea in strikingly similar roles. For anyone even remotely interested in film noir, The Woman in the Window is mandatory viewing, and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present it in its UK debut on Blu-ray. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES 1080p presentation on Blu-ray LPCM audio (original mono presentation) Optional English subtitles Brand new and exclusive video essay by critic David Cairns Feature Length Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City Original theatrical trailer PLUS: A Collector s booklet featuring new essays by film journalist and writer Amy Simmons; and film writer Samm Deighan; alongside rare archival imagery PRESS "A masterful film noir from Fritz Lang's rich American period" Chicago Reader "A clockwork noir of diabolical determinism" Village Voice "A strong and decidedly suspenseful murder melodrama. " Variety "It's not merely a dazzling piece of suspense, but also a characteristically stark demonstration of Lang's belief in the inevitability of fate" Time Out "The Woman in the Window is a humdinger of a mystery melodrama. " - New York Times "a minor masterpiece that deserves to be remembered as more than merely a footnote in cinema history" - The Independent "This clever melodrama was (...) directed with just the right amount of moody atmosphere by expressionist master Fritz Lang (...) There's no denying the power of this particular nightmare (4 Stars) " - Radio Times

Release: May 20, 2019

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One of legendary director Fritz Lang's first noir films, The Woman in the Window is also rightfully considered one of the most important examples of the genre, a landmark movie that became one of the initial representations of noir first singled out by French critics after WWII. A triumph for Lang, legendary writer/producer Nunnally Johnson (The Grapes of Wrath), and leading man Edward G. Robinson (shedding his earlier gangster roles to portray a love-struck obsessive), the film remains a classic American nail-biter. Robinson is Richard Wanley, a successful psychiatrist biding his time while his wife and children are on vacation when he encounters beautiful Alice (a radiant Joan Bennett), who bears an uncanny resemblance to the subject of a portrait he had just admired. When Richard and Alice retire to her home, her wealthy, jealous boyfriend intrudes, and is killed after a struggle. Alice convinces Richard to cover up the crime, but as Richard's district attorney friend (Raymond Massey) investigates and the boyfriend's bodyguard (Dan Duryea) begins to apply pressure to Richard, the walls begin to close in... With a surprising climax years ahead of its time, The Woman in the Window is suspenseful film noir at its most seductive, while also serving as an excellent companion piece to the following year's Scarlet Street, which reunited Lang with Robinson, Bennett, and Duryea in strikingly similar roles. For anyone even remotely interested in film noir, The Woman in the Window is mandatory viewing, and The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present it in its UK debut on Blu-ray. BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES 1080p presentation on Blu-ray LPCM audio (original mono presentation) Optional English subtitles Brand new and exclusive video essay by critic David Cairns Feature Length Audio Commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City Original theatrical trailer PLUS: A Collector s booklet featuring new essays by film journalist and writer Amy Simmons; and film writer Samm Deighan; alongside rare archival imagery PRESS "A masterful film noir from Fritz Lang's rich American period" Chicago Reader "A clockwork noir of diabolical determinism" Village Voice "A strong and decidedly suspenseful murder melodrama. " Variety "It's not merely a dazzling piece of suspense, but also a characteristically stark demonstration of Lang's belief in the inevitability of fate" Time Out "The Woman in the Window is a humdinger of a mystery melodrama. " - New York Times "a minor masterpiece that deserves to be remembered as more than merely a footnote in cinema history" - The Independent "This clever melodrama was (...) directed with just the right amount of moody atmosphere by expressionist master Fritz Lang (...) There's no denying the power of this particular nightmare (4 Stars) " - Radio Times

Release: December 3, 2018

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A World War II epic both sweeping and intimate, Yanks is a triumph for director John Schlesinger ( Midnight Cowboy, Sunday Bloody Sunday), and a moving showcase for its splendid ensemble cast led by Richard Gere and Vanessa Redgrave. A war film without battle scenes, Schlesinger's drama instead focuses on relationships far from the front, examining the romantic entanglements between the stationed U.S. soldiers and the locals in a small town in Northern England in the 1944 period before the Normandy landings. Three very different women find themselves attracted to the American G.I.s at a new military base in town. Gere is Sgt. Matt Dyson, initiating a tentative courtship with a young woman still pining for her fiancée overseas. Redgrave is wealthy socialite Helen, engaged in an affair with a captain (William Devane), while both of them long for their respective spouses far from home. And Sergeant Ruffelo's fling with Mollie (Wendy Morgan) occurs just as the interactions between the Yanks and their British hosts begin to strain under the tension of the war, and uncertainty about what happens to their new romances. A personal passion project for Schlesinger -- who was given free creative reign after the success of Marathon Man (1976) -- Yanks was generally not afforded the attention it deserved upon initial release, and as one of the director's warmest films, it's a gem ripe for rediscovery. DUAL FORMAT