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Based on the true horrors conducted by the Japanese Imperial Army's notorious Unit 731 during World War II. Under the pretense of science, prisoners are used for inhumane and torturous experimentation in developing bacterial and chemical weapons. Ordered to organize and pacify his fellow prisoners, a man witnesses the harrowing corruption and suffering in the camp. The long-suppressed war crimes and horrific experimentation remain one of humanity's darkest moments of depravity. Top Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews 731 [Blu-ray] 731

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This Shaw Brothers double feature pairs two hard-hitting tales of vengeance, betrayal and brutal martial-arts justice.

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Product Description With SHADOW, director Zhang Yimou (HERO, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create a film like no other, masterfully painting a canvas of inky blacks and greys punctuated with bursts of color from the blood of the defeated. In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a shadow , a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want. Language: Mandarin, English Dub Subtitles: Chinese, English This item includes a Blu-ray and DVD disc. Review "An enthralling, inventive, rapturous descent into utter madness" --Birth Movies Death "Bombastic martial arts wuxia replete with duels of breath-taking beauty that will please longtime Zhang acolytes and newbies alike." --The Film Stage "The action scenes are among the best that Zhang Yimou has ever shot" --Birth Movies Death See more

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Product Description With SHADOW, director Zhang Yimou (HERO, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create a film like no other, masterfully painting a canvas of inky blacks and greys punctuated with bursts of color from the blood of the defeated. In a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king, the military commander has a secret weapon: a "shadow", a look-alike who can fool both his enemies and the King himself. Now he must use this weapon in an intricate plan that will lead his people to victory in a war that the King does not want. Review An enthralling, inventive, rapturous descent into utter madness --Birth Movies Death Bombastic martial arts wuxia replete with duels of breath-taking beauty that will please longtime Zhang acolytes and newbies alike. --The Film Stage "The action scenes are among the best that Zhang Yimou has ever shot" --Birth Movies Death See more