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A young rebel escapes Manchu oppression and trains in a legendary Shaolin temple to master kung fu and fight back.

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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

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main character is betrayed by a jealous rival and becomes a village butcher. But when he meets Yen Sui, he is sent back on the road of vengeance. Chiao Chiao, the lovely and talented costar of One-Armed Swordsman, here plays Hsia, the love of the hero's life and the strong woman who survives to protect their child. The Thundering Sword Superstar swordswoman Cheng Pei-pei, (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), stars as the daughter of the Poison Master in a Romeo and Juliet-style martial arts adventure concerning a search for the magical "Heaven and Earth" weapon in The Thundering Sword. The Golden Swallow The indomitable martial arts team of director Chang Cheh and stunt choreographer Liu Chia-liang continues the compelling saga of The Golden Swallow from King Hu's Come Drink with Me in this sequel of heartbreaking romance, intrigue and stunning action. The Jade Raksha Thanks in great part to Cheng Pei-pei, women in martial arts movies played a more central role in the plots and the swordswomen of the genre became some of the most charismatic figures in Hong Kong cinema. In The Jade Raksha, Cheng Pei-pei becomes a human combine harvester as she hacks and whacks a path through life, avenging the death of her family under the moniker "The Jade Raksha." The Bells of Death The Bells of Death is a whirlwind story about a man embarking on a life-long journey to master the sword, then find and eliminate the three men who killed his family and abducted his sister. The Sword of Swords Jimmy Wang Yu had just exploded into superstardom as One-Armed Swordsman when he teamed with respected writer/director Cheng Kang for this tale of master martial artists vying for the title blad—a "weapon of exceptional brilliance." And with legendary martial arts choreographers Lau Kar-leung and Tang Chia directing the action, the result is a superb, flat-out adventure of intrigue, deception, and an abduction, delivering one battle after another until it culminates in an amazing all-out slaughter. Killer Dart Rampaging bandits are pillaging peaceful Chinese villages until the grieving dart master Liu Wen Lung sets out with his student, son, and servant to avenge his murdered wife and set things right. Renowned director Ho Meng-Hua—soon to be internationally famous for The Flying Guillotine—masterfully balances action with intrigue and romance, as the path of righteousness is littered with lies…and corpses. The Invincible Fist The Invincible Fist is one of the few films where the godfather of the kung fu film Chang Cheh headlined Lo Lieh as the leading hero three years before Lo would become the Shaw Brothers' first international star in King Boxer (aka Five Fingers of Death). Here he plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc. Joining him in all the action and emotion are award-winning actor Ku Feng and future superstar David Chiang. Dragon Swamp Cheng Pei-pei, the screen's greatest swordswoman, teams with Lo Lieh for this amazing, fast-paced adventure of the "Martial Arts World"—where everyone is killing to gain the famous "Jade Dragon Sword." Fascinating characters, like the Roaming Knight and the Master of Dragon Swamp, clash in this family feud, which takes place over twenty years. In addition to the spectacular fights, this special production holds an emotional wallop for the finale. The Flying Dagger Godfather of the kung fu film, director Chang Cheh is famous for introducing the revolutionary concept of "yanggang" (macho) martial arts movies. Until then, female stars (often in male swordsman roles) ruled the screens. This collaboration between him and swordswoman supreme Cheng Pei-pei is exceptional indeed. Cheng could hold her own with any man, freeing Chang to create the best of all possible martial arts worlds. The Golden Sword Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative villainous role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in Hong Kong for decades prior, so any teaming of the superlative "swordswoman supreme" and the vaunted director/writer/actor is cause for celebration. Kao Yuen joins them as a noble swordsman, and award-winning actor Ku Feng stars as the Frontier Terror in the evocative and effective "Martial Arts World" adventure. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - The Assassin (1967): Audio Commentary by David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Celestial Trailer Disc 2 - The Thundering Sword: From a Western Perspective: An Interview About the Transnational Appeal of The Shaw Brothers with Academic Leon Hunt, Author of "Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee To Crouching Tiger" Interview with Author and Critic Kim Newman About The Western "Breakthrough" Films of Sir Run Run Shaw, Which Took the Producer From East To West Celestial Trailer Disc 3 - The Golden Swallow: Audio Commentary by Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Interview with Actress Cheng Pei-Pei by Frédéric Ambroisine Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 4 - The Jade Raksha: Slicing at the Stars: An Interview with Critic and Hong Kong Film Expert Tony Rayns, About The Emergence, Key Players, and Success of The Shaw Brothers Wuxia Film A Very Vocal Violence: Hong Kong Based Dubber Peter Boczar Reflects on His Time Behind the Microphone for a Number Of Martial Arts Masterpieces. Disc 5 - The Bells of Death: Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks Celestial Trailer Disc 6 - The Sword of Swords: Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema Blog) Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 7 - Killer Darts: Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks Celestial Trailer Disc 8 - The Invincible Fist: Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema Blog) Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 9 - Dragon Swamp: Audio Commentary with Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 10 - The Flying Dagger: Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng of the New York Asian Film Festival Celestial Trailer Disc 11 - The Golden Sword: Audio Commentary with Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Celestial Trailer Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume One [Blu-ray] Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume One [Blu-ray]

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main char

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Ho Li-Chun, an attractive but powerful swordswoman, fights at a tournament at Prince Kuei's Palace. In 1970, veteran producer Raymond Chow broke free of Shaw Brothers to form Golden Harvest, recruiting a plethora of skilled technicians, innovative choreographers and future superstars. Among them, the young Nora Miao helped put the fledgling company on the map and reinvigorated the female-led wuxia genre, showcasing all her talent and charisma in The Blade Spares None and The Hurricane. In Teddy Yip's surrealist wuxia The Blade Spares None, Miao plays Ho Li-Chun, a swordswoman seeking revenge for her father's assassination by an avaricious fiend posing as a prince. Alongside her righteous comrades Tang Ching-Yun (Patrick Tse Yin, Shaolin Soccer) and Chen Jo-Yu (James Tien, Fist of Fury), they'll defeat anyone who stands in their way in their pursuit of the imposter prince. Fresh off the success of The Big Boss, Golden Harvest's leading filmmaker Lo Wei directs Miao, once again alongside Patrick Tse Yin in The Hurricane, an action-packed tale of conspiracy and treachery, where our heroes must form an unlikely alliance to try and stop a corrupt minister from betraying the Empire. Prior to her eventual crowning as the female kung fu protagonist par excellence playing opposite Bruce Lee, Nora Miao was at the top of her aerial swordplay form, shining as a formidable warrior with supernatural fighting prowess in two of Golden Harvest's earliest triumphs, newly restored for their Blu-ray debuts. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restorations by Fortune Star High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of both films Original lossless Mandarin mono audio for both films Optional newly translated English subtitles for both films Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing from Camille Zaurin and Johnny Burnett (aka The Fanatical Dragon) DISC ONE - THE BLADE SPARES NONE Brand new audio commentary with Arne Venema & Stefan Hammond Deadly Poise, a newly filmed appreciation of Nora Miao’s career by historian Victor Fan Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE HURRICANE Brand new audio commentary with Jonathan Clements In the Eye of the Storm, a newly filmed interview with actor and stunt coordinator Mars Theatrical trailer Image gallery Cast & Crew Actors: Nora Miao as Ho Li-Chun Yin Tse as Tang Ching Yun Patrick Tse Yin as Hurricane Nora Miao as Ms Ting Director: Lo Wei Director: Teddy Yip Wing-Cho Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Blade Spares None / The Hurricane [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray] The Blade Spares None / The Hurricane [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray]

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In the early 1970s, a kung-fu dynamo named Bruce Lee side-kicked his way onto the screen and straight into pop-culture immortality. With his magnetic screen presence, tightly coiled intensity, and superhuman martial-arts prowess, Lee was an icon who conquered both Hong Kong and Hollywood cinema and transformed the art of the action film in the process. This collection brings together the five films that define the Lee legend: furiously exciting fist-fliers propelled by his innovative choreography, unique martial-arts philosophy, and whirlwind fighting style. Though he completed only a handful of films while at the peak of his stardom before his untimely death at age thirty-two, Lee left behind a monumental legacy as both a consummate entertainer and a supremely disciplined artist who made Hong Kong action cinema a sensation the world over. SEVEN-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital restorations of The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, and Game of Death, with uncompressed original monaural soundtracks New 2K digital restoration of the rarely seen 99-minute 1973 theatrical version of Enter the Dragon, with uncompressed original monaural soundtrack New 2K digital restoration of the 102-minute “special-edition” version of Enter the Dragon, with alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Alternate soundtracks for the films, including original English-dubbed tracks Six audio commentaries: on The Big Boss by Bruce Lee expert Brandon Bentley; on The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, and Game of Death by Hong Kong–film expert Mike Leeder; and on the special-edition version of Enter the Dragon by producer Paul Heller High-definition presentation of the 1981 film Game of Death II Game of Death Redux, a new presentation of Lee’s original Game of Death footage, produced by Alan Canvan New interviews on all five films with Lee biographer Matthew Polly New interview with producer Andre Morgan about Golden Harvest, the company behind Hong Kong’s top martial-arts stars, including Lee New program about English-language dubbing, featuring performers Michael Kaye (the English-speaking voice of Lee’s Chen Zhen in Fist of Fury) and Vaughan Savidge New interview with author Grady Hendrix about the “Bruceploitation” subgenre that followed Lee’s death, and a selection of Bruceploitation trailers Blood and Steel, a 2004 documentary about the making of Enter the Dragon Multiple programs and documentaries about Lee’s life and philosophies, including Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973) and Bruce Lee: In His Own Words (1998) Interviews with Linda Lee Cadwell, Lee’s widow, and many of Lee’s collaborators and admirers, including actors Jon T. Benn, Riki Hashimoto, Nora Miao, Robert Wall, Yuen Wah, and Simon Yam and directors Clarence Fok, Sammo Hung, and Wong Jing Promotional materials New English subtitle translations and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic Jeff Chang THE BIG BOSS Enter a legend. Bruce Lee’s return to the Hong Kong film industry after a decade in America proved to be his big breakthrough, launching him to superstardom and setting a new standard for kung-fu heroics. In The Big Boss, he commands the screen with his gravitas and explosive physicality in the role of a Chinese immigrant working at a Thai ice factory and sworn to an oath of nonviolence. When he discovers that the factory’s ruthless higher-ups are running a secret heroin ring and offing their own workers, his commitment to pacifism is put to the test. With his undeniable charisma and fluid, lightning-fast martial-arts style, Lee is a revelation, streaking across the screen with a speed and power the likes of which had never been seen before. FIST OF FURY Bruce Lee is at his most awe-inspiringly ferocious in this blistering follow-up to his star-making performance in The Big Boss, which turned out to be an even greater success than its predecessor. Set in 1910s Shanghai, Fist of Fury casts Lee as a martial-arts student who, after his revered master is murdered by a rival dojo of Japanese imperialists, sets out to defend the honor of both his school and the Chinese people, with his fatal fists as his weapon of choice. Elevating Lee to a hero of near folkloric proportions, this historical revenge fantasy blends its stunning action set pieces with a strong anticolonialist statement and a potent dose of the fierce cultural pride that the actor embodied. THE WAY OF THE DRAGON After the back-to-back triumphs of The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, Bruce Lee was given the chance to write, produce, and direct his third outing as a martial-arts superstar. He used the opportunity to add a touch of goofily entertaining comedy to the typically action-driven proceedings in The Way of the Dragon, which finds him playing a rigorously trained martial artist who travels from Hong Kong to Rome to help his cousin, whose restaurant is being threatened by a gang of thugs. Reaching new heights of physical virtuosity, Lee unleashes an astonishing display of nunchaku-swinging, fly-kicking mayhem, all culminating in one of his most breathtaking fights: an epic gladiatorial death match with Chuck Norris in the Colosseum. ENTER THE DRAGON At the height of his stardom in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was called to Hollywood to make the film that, perhaps more than any other, defines his legacy. His electrifying fighting style and the deeply personal philosophy that guided it received their fullest expression yet in this thrilling tale of a Shaolin fighter who goes undercover to infiltrate an island presided over by a renegade monk turned diabolical criminal mastermind. Released just days after Lee’s tragic death, Enter the Dragon went on to become his greatest international success and one of the most influential action movies ever made, with its famed hall-of-mirrors finale bringing together the physical and intellectual dimensions of his artistry in one dazzling set piece. GAME OF DEATH Released five years after Bruce Lee’s death, this eccentrically entertaining kung-fu curio combines footage from an unfinished project directed by and starring Lee with original material shot by Enter the Dragon director Robert Clouse to create an entirely new work that testifies to the actor’s enduring place in the pop-culture imagination. Using stand-ins, doubles, and archival footage to compensate for Lee’s absence, Game of Death follows a martial-arts movie star who, when he is threatened by a cutthroat crime syndicate intent on controlling his career, must take his skills from the soundstage to the streets. It all builds to an exhilarating climax that is pure Lee: a tour de force of martial-arts mastery in which the legend himself, clad in an iconic yellow jumpsuit, fights his way up a multilevel pagoda, with the towering Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among his formidable opponents.

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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)

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After his martial-arts master dies under suspicious circumstances, Chen Zhen launches a ferocious investigation that turns into a one-man war for honor.

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Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Chan has thrilled fans around the globe for decades. As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be surpassed. Presented here are seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon. The Killer Meteors A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles. Shaolin Wooden Men An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery…and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu. To Kill with Intrigue A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family's castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father. Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin Entrusted with the book Art of The Snake and Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance. Dragon Fist After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him. Battle Creek Brawl A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother's fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas. Dragon Lord A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans! Bonus Content: Disc 1 - The Killer Meteors: 2K Transfer from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Original Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery Disc 2 - Shaolin Wooden Men: 2K Transfer of the Hong Kong Version from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Ricky Baker on Shaolin Wooden Men Original Theatrical Trailer English Trailer Still Gallery Disc 3 - To Kill with Intrigue: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Intriguingly Jackie: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Teaser Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 4 - Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Pick Your Poison: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 5 - Dragon Fist: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Dragon Rules: An Interview with Writer/Journalist David West Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 6 - Battle Creek Brawl: The Golden Boy: Harvesting a Major New Martial Arts Maverick—An 85-Minute Feature Length Documentary, Exclusive to this Release, on the Sensational Seventies Emergence of Jackie Chan Featuring Contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (Director of Shaolin Wooden Me Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Interview with Kristine DeBell (2022) Interview with Jackie Chan Interview with Producer Fred Weintraub (2013) Interview with Actress Kristine DeBell (2013) Battle Hardened: An Interview with Critic and Author David West Rumble in the USA: Jackie Chan Takes on America—An Interview with Martial Arts Expert Ricky Baker Battle Creek Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Opening Titles Still Gallery Disc 7 - Dragon Lord: Two Cuts of the Film Restored In 2K From the Original Film Elements—The 96-Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and 103-Minute Cut that was Released in Some Territories with Approximately 15 Minutes of Extended and Alternate Footage Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to The Martial Arts Film An Interview with Louis Sit An Interview with Actor Mars An Interview with Actor Whang In-sik Original Theatrical Trailer Cantonese Trailer English Trailer Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Still Gallery Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Jackie Chan Collection: Volume 1 (1976 - 1982) [Blu-ray]

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main...

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Ho Li-Chun, an attractive but powerful swordswoman, fights at a tournament at Prince Kuei's Palace. In 1970, veteran producer Raymond Chow broke free of Shaw Brothers to form Golden Harvest, recruiting a plethora of skilled technicians, innovative choreographers and future superstars. Among them, the young Nora Miao helped put the fledgling company on the map and reinvigorated the female-led wuxia genre, showcasing all her talent and charisma in The Blade Spares None and The Hurricane. In Teddy Yip's surrealist wuxia The Blade Spares None, Miao plays Ho Li-Chun, a swordswoman seeking revenge for her father's assassination by an avaricious fiend posing as a prince. Alongside her righteous comrades Tang Ching-Yun (Patrick Tse Yin, Shaolin Soccer) and Chen Jo-Yu (James Tien, Fist of Fury), they'll defeat anyone who stands in their way in their pursuit of the imposter prince. Fresh off the success of The Big Boss, Golden Harvest's leading filmmaker Lo Wei directs Miao, once again alongside Patrick Tse Yin in The Hurricane, an action-packed tale of conspiracy and treachery, where our heroes must form an unlikely alliance to try and stop a corrupt minister from betraying the Empire. Prior to her eventual crowning as the female kung fu protagonist par excellence playing opposite Bruce Lee, Nora Miao was at the top of her aerial swordplay form, shining as a formidable warrior with supernatural fighting prowess in two of Golden Harvest's earliest triumphs, newly restored for their Blu-ray debuts. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restorations by Fortune Star High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of both films Original lossless Mandarin mono audio for both films Optional newly translated English subtitles for both films Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing from Camille Zaurin and Johnny Burnett (aka The Fanatical Dragon) DISC ONE - THE BLADE SPARES NONE Brand new audio commentary with Arne Venema & Stefan Hammond Deadly Poise, a newly filmed appreciation of Nora Miao’s career by historian Victor Fan Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE HURRICANE Brand new audio commentary with Jonathan Clements In the Eye of the Storm, a newly filmed interview with actor and stunt coordinator Mars Theatrical trailer Image gallery Cast & Crew Actors: Nora Miao as Ho Li-Chun Yin Tse as Tang Ching Yun Patrick Tse Yin as Hurricane Nora Miao as Ms Ting Director: Lo Wei Director: Teddy Yip Wing-Cho Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Blade Spares None / The Hurricane [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray] The Blade Spares None / The Hurricane [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray]

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Eight warriors - amongst them Nora Miao and Angela Mao - ride out for revenge against the cruel general who killed all their fathers. Before he helped Bruce Lee unleash his Fists of Fury, director Lo Wei established himself as a master of action with swordplay classics like this story of family and vengeance; eight warriors - amongst them Nora Miao (The Way of the Dragon) and Angela Mao (Ener the Dragon) - ride out for revenge against the cruel general who killed all their fathers. With action arranged by the young genius Sammo Hung - who also appears - Invincible Eight is an undisputed classic of early Hong Kong action, now beautifully restored and presented on blu-ray for the very first time. Bonus Materials O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY AURELIO LORENZO 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE REMASTERED ORIGINAL MANDARIN MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES Original Trailer Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Experts Frank Djeng & Michael Worth Image Gallery Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork Original Trailer Cast & Crew Actors: Nora Miao Ching Tang Angela Mao Sammo Hung Lydia Shum Ching-Ying Lam James Tien Ying Bai Director: Lo Wei Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Invincible Eight The Invincible Eight

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main character is betrayed by a jealous rival and becomes a village butcher. But when he meets Yen Sui, he is sent back on the road of vengeance. Chiao Chiao, the lovely and talented costar of One-Armed Swordsman, here plays Hsia, the love of the hero's life and the strong woman who survives to protect their child. The Thundering Sword Superstar swordswoman Cheng Pei-pei, (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), stars as the daughter of the Poison Master in a Romeo and Juliet-style martial arts adventure concerning a search for the magical "Heaven and Earth" weapon in The Thundering Sword. The Golden Swallow The indomitable martial arts team of director Chang Cheh and stunt choreographer Liu Chia-liang continues the compelling saga of The Golden Swallow from King Hu's Come Drink with Me in this sequel of heartbreaking romance, intrigue and stunning action. The Jade Raksha Thanks in great part to Cheng Pei-pei, women in martial arts movies played a more central role in the plots and the swordswomen of the genre became some of the most charismatic figures in Hong Kong cinema. In The Jade Raksha, Cheng Pei-pei becomes a human combine harvester as she hacks and whacks a path through life, avenging the death of her family under the moniker "The Jade Raksha." The Bells of Death The Bells of Death is a whirlwind story about a man embarking on a life-long journey to master the sword, then find and eliminate the three men who killed his family and abducted his sister. The Sword of Swords Jimmy Wang Yu had just exploded into superstardom as One-Armed Swordsman when he teamed with respected writer/director Cheng Kang for this tale of master martial artists vying for the title blad—a "weapon of exceptional brilliance." And with legendary martial arts choreographers Lau Kar-leung and Tang Chia directing the action, the result is a superb, flat-out adventure of intrigue, deception, and an abduction, delivering one battle after another until it culminates in an amazing all-out slaughter. Killer Dart Rampaging bandits are pillaging peaceful Chinese villages until the grieving dart master Liu Wen Lung sets out with his student, son, and servant to avenge his murdered wife and set things right. Renowned director Ho Meng-Hua—soon to be internationally famous for The Flying Guillotine—masterfully balances action with intrigue and romance, as the path of righteousness is littered with lies…and corpses. The Invincible Fist The Invincible Fist is one of the few films where the godfather of the kung fu film Chang Cheh headlined Lo Lieh as the leading hero three years before Lo would become the Shaw Brothers' first international star in King Boxer (aka Five Fingers of Death). Here he plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc. Joining him in all the action and emotion are award-winning actor Ku Feng and future superstar David Chiang. Dragon Swamp Cheng Pei-pei, the screen's greatest swordswoman, teams with Lo Lieh for this amazing, fast-paced adventure of the "Martial Arts World"—where everyone is killing to gain the famous "Jade Dragon Sword." Fascinating characters, like the Roaming Knight and the Master of Dragon Swamp, clash in this family feud, which takes place over twenty years. In addition to the spectacular fights, this special production holds an emotional wallop for the finale. The Flying Dagger Godfather of the kung fu film, director Chang Cheh is famous for introducing the revolutionary concept of "yanggang" (macho) martial arts movies. Until then, female stars (often in male swordsman roles) ruled the screens. This collaboration between him and swordswoman supreme Cheng Pei-pei is exceptional indeed. Cheng could hold her own with any man, freeing Chang to create the best of all possible martial arts worlds. The Golden Sword Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative villainous role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in Hong Kong for decades prior, so any teaming of the superlative "swordswoman supreme" and the vaunted director/writer/actor is cause for celebration. Kao Yuen joins them as a noble swordsman, and award-winning actor Ku Feng stars as the Frontier Terror in the evocative and effective "Martial Arts World" adventure. Bonus Content Disc 1 - The Assassin (1967) Audio Commentary by David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Celestial Trailer Disc 2 - The Thundering Sword From a Western Perspective: An Interview About the Transnational Appeal of The Shaw Brothers with Academic Leon Hunt, Author of "Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee To Crouching Tiger" Interview with Author and Critic Kim Newman About The Western "Breakthrough" Films of Sir Run Run Shaw, Which Took the Producer From East To West Celestial Trailer Disc 3 - The Golden Swallow Audio Commentary by Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Interview with Actress Cheng Pei-Pei by Frédéric Ambroisine Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 4 - The Jade Raksha Slicing at the Stars: An Interview with Critic and Hong Kong Film Expert Tony Rayns, About The Emergence, Key Players, and Success of The Shaw Brothers Wuxia Film A Very Vocal Violence: Hong Kong Based Dubber Peter Boczar Reflects on His Time Behind the Microphone for a Number Of Martial Arts Masterpieces. Disc 5 - The Bells of Death Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks Celestial Trailer Disc 6 - The Sword of Swords Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema Blog) Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 7 - Killer Darts Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks Celestial Trailer Disc 8 - The Invincible Fist Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston (Cool Ass Cinema Blog) Audio Commentary with James Mudge, veteran Hong Kong film critic at easternKicks Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 9 - Dragon Swamp Audio Commentary with Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Celestial Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Disc 10 - The Flying Dagger Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng of the New York Asian Film Festival Celestial Trailer Disc 11 - The Golden Sword Audio Commentary with Hong Kong-Based Academic and Filmmaker Gilbert Po Celestial Trailer

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Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Chan has thrilled fans around the globe for decades. As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be surpassed. Presented here are seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon. The Killer Meteors A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles. Shaolin Wooden Men An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery…and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu. To Kill with Intrigue A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family's castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father. Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin Entrusted with the book Art of The Snake and Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance. Dragon Fist After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him. Battle Creek Brawl A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother's fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas. Dragon Lord A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans! Bonus Content: Disc 1 - The Killer Meteors: 2K Transfer from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Original Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery Disc 2 - Shaolin Wooden Men: 2K Transfer of the Hong Kong Version from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Ricky Baker on Shaolin Wooden Men Original Theatrical Trailer English Trailer Still Gallery Disc 3 - To Kill with Intrigue: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Intriguingly Jackie: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Teaser Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 4 - Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Pick Your Poison: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 5 - Dragon Fist: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Dragon Rules: An Interview with Writer/Journalist David West Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 6 - Battle Creek Brawl: The Golden Boy: Harvesting a Major New Martial Arts Maverick—An 85-Minute Feature Length Documentary, Exclusive to this Release, on the Sensational Seventies Emergence of Jackie Chan Featuring Contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (Director of Shaolin Wooden Me Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Interview with Kristine DeBell (2022) Interview with Jackie Chan Interview with Producer Fred Weintraub (2013) Interview with Actress Kristine DeBell (2013) Battle Hardened: An Interview with Critic and Author David West Rumble in the USA: Jackie Chan Takes on America—An Interview with Martial Arts Expert Ricky Baker Battle Creek Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Opening Titles Still Gallery Disc 7 - Dragon Lord: Two Cuts of the Film Restored In 2K From the Original Film Elements—The 96-Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and 103-Minute Cut that was Released in Some Territories with Approximately 15 Minutes of Extended and Alternate Footage Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to The Martial Arts Film An Interview with Louis Sit An Interview with Actor Mars An Interview with Actor Whang In-sik Original Theatrical Trailer Cantonese Trailer English Trailer Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Still Gallery Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Jackie Chan Collection: Volume 1 (1976 - 1982) [Blu-ray]

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Product Description Arbelos Films presents LIFE IS CHEAP … BUT TOILET PAPER IS EXPENSIVE - New digital restoration of Director Wayne Wang's definitive cut of this much-loved independent film. Exploding a seemingly simple premise - a nameless "cowboy" courier (Spencer Nakasako) arrives in pre-Handover Hong Kong to deliver a mysterious briefcase to a mercurial Mob boss whilst becoming entangled with his femme fatale mistress (Cora Miao) - independent filmmaking legend Wayne Wang's LIFE IS CHEAP … BUT TOILET PAPER IS EXPENSIVE barrels through inspired genre deconstruction, guerrilla docu-fiction and fierce political jeremiad, all with a keen sense of humor and deeply rich visual palette. Tracking the Man-with-no-name's increasingly byzantine mission across every level of the city's social strata, we're introduced to fortune families, cabdrivers, hustlers, butchers and more, each punctuating the high-octane Neo-noir narrative with instantly memorable monologues that capture a now-distant era in Hong Kong history. Multifaceted but never incoherent LIFE IS CHEAP … BUT TOILET PAPER IS EXPENSIVE is among Wang's most unique and bracing contributions to the independent film cannon. Much-loved on the international film festival circuit but unjustly overlooked in North America, this is a maverick tour de force ripe for rediscovery. Specs: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.66:1. DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono. Region code: A. Special Features: New 4K restoration of Wayne Wang's final cut by Lightbox Film Center at University of the Arts in collaboration with University of California Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. New video interview with Wayne Wang. New video interview with Wayne Wang and co-writer/co-director Spencer Nakasako. Original chase sequence. U.S. Theatrical Trailer. New essay by Aliza Ma. Review Director Wayne Wang's versatility has never failed to impress. --Matt Zoller Seitz, Rogerebert.com (I)ncredibly unique ― and a reminder of how gloriously unhinged late 20th-century independent cinema could be. --Lee Jutton, Film Inquiry Wayne Wang's Hong Kong Noir Dazzles In New Director's Cut & Restoration. --Kyle Turner, Playlist Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Life is Cheap But Toilet Paper is Expensive

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JACKIE CHAN LEAPS OUT OF THE SCREEN IN MAGNIFICENT BODYGUARDS, THE FIRST HONG KONG MOVIE SHOT IN 3D! Jackie Chan leaps out of the screen in Magnificent Bodyguards, the first Hong Kong movie shot in 3D! The icon joins a team of guards who are escorting an ill man across a land filled danger and possible death, a land known as Stormy Hills, but does the man hold a deadly secret? Directed by Wei Lo, the person who gave the world the Bruce Lee classics The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, this is prime mandarin madness with a score which will be familiar to lovers of a certain successful sci-fi saga. Featuring Real-D 3D, Anaglyph 3D and 2D Options this remastered early Jackie Chan Classic is presented as it was originally shown for the first time on disc. SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand New 2K Restoration From the Original Camera Negatives High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio 2 Disc Set including Real-D 3D, Anaglyph 3D and 2D viewing Options. 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles Classic English Dub

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JACKIE CHAN LEAPS OUT OF THE SCREEN IN MAGNIFICENT BODYGUARDS, THE FIRST HONG KONG MOVIE SHOT IN 3D! Jackie Chan leaps out of the screen in Magnificent Bodyguards, the first Hong Kong movie shot in 3D! The icon joins a team of guards who are escorting an ill man across a land filled danger and possible death, a land known as Stormy Hills, but does the man hold a deadly secret? Directed by Wei Lo, the person who gave the world the Bruce Lee classics The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, this is prime mandarin madness with a score which will be familiar to lovers of a certain successful sci-fi saga. Featuring Real-D 3D, Anaglyph 3D and 2D Options this remastered early Jackie Chan Classic is presented as it was originally shown for the first time on disc. SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand New 2K Restoration From the Original Camera Negatives High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio 2 Disc Set including Real-D 3D, Anaglyph 3D and 2D viewing Options. 2.0 Cantonese Dual Mono with English Subtitles Classic English Dub

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A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club starring Kara Wei (THE BRAVE ARCHER 2 and MAD MONKEY KUNG FU) and Gordon Liu (THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN) and directed by Lau Kar-Leung (LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA), affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun combining many elements that lovers of this kind of cinema will be more than appreciative of. Rival fight schools, an old master and beautifully designed set pieces tumble together in a colourfully kinaesthetic unceasing parade of flying fists and action set pieces. Bonus features include: Limited Edition Collectors Booklet with Behind the Scene Photos and writing by Critic and AuthorBarry Forshaw, Limited Edition Slipcase with new Artwork by Kung Fu Bob O'Brien, Reversible Artwork, Interviews with Hung San Nam and Tony Tam, Interview with Johnny Wang, ‘Kung Fu and Dancing’ - An Interview with Robert Mak, Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng, ‘Instructors of Death’ Trailer, Instructors of Death - Grindhouse Presentation, High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio, 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles, 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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

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This spectacular box set comprises 11 classic martial arts films from the famous Shaw Brothers' library, featuring some of their greatest stars—Jimmy Wang Yu (One-Armed Swordsman), Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me), Lo Lieh (King Boxer), Ku Feng (The Five Venoms), and David Chiang (The Boxer From Shantung). Many of these films are debuting for the first time on Blu-ray. Get ready for some exciting thrills and chills as heroes meet villains in a duel to the death! The Assassin In the same year that director/writer Chang Cheh and star Jimmy Wang Yu revolutionized Hong Kong kung fu cinema with One-Armed Swordsman, they also collaborated on this epic of the Six Kingdoms era. Here, Yu is a two-armed swordsman who is also a Wei Empire patriot. Inside the Han Empire, Han Kuei, who comes from the royal family, assumes full power and wants to eliminate loyal officer Yen Sui. Later, our main character is betrayed by a jealous rival and becomes a village butcher. But when he meets Yen Sui, he is sent back on the road of vengeance. Chiao Chiao, the lovely and talented costar of One-Armed Swordsman, here plays Hsia, the love of the hero's life and the strong woman who survives to protect their child. The Thundering Sword Superstar swordswoman Cheng Pei-pei, (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), stars as the daughter of the Poison Master in a Romeo and Juliet-style martial arts adventure concerning a search for the magical "Heaven and Earth" weapon in The Thundering Sword. The Golden Swallow The indomitable martial arts team of director Chang Cheh and stunt choreographer Liu Chia-liang continues the compelling saga of The Golden Swallow from King Hu's Come Drink with Me in this sequel of heartbreaking romance, intrigue and stunning action. The Jade Raksha Thanks in great part to Cheng Pei-pei, women in martial arts movies played a more central role in the plots and the swordswomen of the genre became some of the most charismatic figures in Hong Kong cinema. In The Jade Raksha, Cheng Pei-pei becomes a human combine harvester as she hacks and whacks a path through life, avenging the death of her family under the moniker "The Jade Raksha." The Bells of Death The Bells of Death is a whirlwind story about a man embarking on a life-long journey to master the sword, then find and eliminate the three men who killed his family and abducted his sister. The Sword of Swords Jimmy Wang Yu had just exploded into superstardom as One-Armed Swordsman when he teamed with respected writer/director Cheng Kang for this tale of master martial artists vying for the title blad—a "weapon of exceptional brilliance." And with legendary martial arts choreographers Lau Kar-leung and Tang Chia directing the action, the result is a superb, flat-out adventure of intrigue, deception, and an abduction, delivering one battle after another until it culminates in an amazing all-out slaughter. Killer Dart Rampaging bandits are pillaging peaceful Chinese villages until the grieving dart master Liu Wen Lung sets out with his student, son, and servant to avenge his murdered wife and set things right. Renowned director Ho Meng-Hua—soon to be internationally famous for The Flying Guillotine—masterfully balances action with intrigue and romance, as the path of righteousness is littered with lies…and corpses. The Invincible Fist The Invincible Fist is one of the few films where the godfather of the kung fu film Chang Cheh headlined Lo Lieh as the leading hero three years before Lo would become the Shaw Brothers' first international star in King Boxer (aka Five Fingers of Death). Here he plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc. Joining him in all the action and emotion are award-winning actor Ku Feng and future superstar David Chiang. Dragon Swamp Cheng Pei-pei, the screen's greatest swordswoman, teams with Lo Lieh for this amazing, fast-paced adventure of the "Martial Arts World"—where everyone is killing to gain the famous "Jade Dragon Sword." Fascinating characters, like the Roaming Knight and the Master of Dragon Swamp, clash in this family feud, which takes place over twenty years. In addition to the spectacular fights, this special production holds an emotional wallop for the finale. The Flying Dagger Godfather of the kung fu film, director Chang Cheh is famous for introducing the revolutionary concept of "yanggang" (macho) martial arts movies. Until then, female stars (often in male swordsman roles) ruled the screens. This collaboration between him and swordswoman supreme Cheng Pei-pei is exceptional indeed. Cheng could hold her own with any man, freeing Chang to create the best of all possible martial arts worlds. The Golden Sword Lo Wei remains internationally famous for directing Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan's first major movies. Cheng Pei-pei is now internationally famous for her superlative villainous role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. But both were superstars in

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Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Chan has thrilled fans around the globe for decades. As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be surpassed. Presented here are seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon. The Killer Meteors A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles. Shaolin Wooden Men An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery…and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu. To Kill with Intrigue A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family's castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father. Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin Entrusted with the book Art of The Snake and Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance. Dragon Fist After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him. Battle Creek Brawl A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother's fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas. Dragon Lord A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans! Bonus Content: Disc 1 - The Killer Meteors: 2K Transfer from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Original Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery Disc 2 - Shaolin Wooden Men: 2K Transfer of the Hong Kong Version from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Ricky Baker on Shaolin Wooden Men Original Theatrical Trailer English Trailer Still Gallery Disc 3 - To Kill with Intrigue: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Intriguingly Jackie: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Teaser Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 4 - Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film Pick Your Poison: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 5 - Dragon Fist: 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Dragon Rules: An Interview with Writer/Journalist David West Original Theatrical Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Japanese TV Spot Still Gallery Disc 6 - Battle Creek Brawl: The Golden Boy: Harvesting a Major New Martial Arts Maverick—An 85-Minute Feature Length Documentary, Exclusive to this Release, on the Sensational Seventies Emergence of Jackie Chan Featuring Contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (Director of Shaolin Wooden Me Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Interview with Kristine DeBell (2022) Interview with Jackie Chan Interview with Producer Fred Weintraub (2013) Interview with Actress Kristine DeBell (2013) Battle Hardened: An Interview with Critic and Author David West Rumble in the USA: Jackie Chan Takes on America—An Interview with Martial Arts Expert Ricky Baker Battle Creek Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Theatrical Trailer The Big Brawl Opening Titles Still Gallery Disc 7 - Dragon Lord: Two Cuts of the Film Restored In 2K From the Original Film Elements—The 96-Minute Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and 103-Minute Cut that was Released in Some Territories with Approximately 15 Minutes of Extended and Alternate Footage Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to The Martial Arts Film An Interview with Louis Sit An Interview with Actor Mars An Interview with Actor Whang In-sik Original Theatrical Trailer Cantonese Trailer English Trailer Behind-the-Scenes Trailer Still Gallery Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Jackie Chan Collection: Volume 1 (1976 - 1982) [Blu-ray]