Starring Andy Lau (World without Thieves Battle of Wits House of Flying Daggers Infernal Affairs Trilogy) and Jacky Cheung (Ashes of Time Redux Days of Being Wild Bullet in the Head) reprise their triad boss-lieutenant relationship from Wong Kar Wai's debut As Tears Go By adjusted here for age and experience. Built around a twin plot structure starring Shawn Yue (Dragon Tiger Gate Dragon Squad Infernal Affairs Trilogy) and Edison Chen (The Dark Knight The Grudge 2 Initial D Infernal Affairs Trilogy) as younger Triad members on the make it bears a similar relationship to HK Triad cinema as The Godfather 2 Once Upon A Time In America and Goodfellas do to US Mob cinema. A stylish exciting gangster drama.
Since bursting onto the martial arts film scene in 1973 Jackie Chan has become one of the world's most popular stars. His movies - which he acts in performs his own stunts for and often directs - have earned millions at the box office. In Fearless Hyena he plays a young man whose grandfather and teacher Master Chen escapes from the tyrannical Ching Dynasty and come to live in his village. Although Jackie wants to learn martial arts more than anything his grandfather won't permit this out of fear that the villainous Ching rulers will come after him. After seeing his grandfather murdered Jackie promises to get revenge. So he enlists the aid of Master Chen who teaches the young student kung fu. Soon the pupil has learned enough to make him invincible --even against the infamous death blows. Now Jackie sets out to avenge his grandfather's death.
Secret Ninja Roaring Tiger: Dragon Kong a victor of a millionaire's martial arts contest is about to begin the most dangerous mission of his life. For jis prize the millionaire's ravishing daughter Susan has been stolen - kidnapped by a Ninja sect headed by Tiger So a legendary Ninjitsu super-foot. Why Tiger has taken Susan Dragon can only guess but as the shocking truth begins to dawn and the final showdown approaches the violence of the Ninja reaches its fatal peak. Fearless Tiger: When Lyle's brother dies from a new street drug 'Nirvana' he accepts an invitation to study 'Tiger Claws' with a Kung Fu master. While in Hong Kong he enters the brutal world of a secret Chinese underground martial arts tournament where he discovers the gang responsible 'Nirvana'. His vengeance shows no bounds and the power of the Tiger is unleashed with devastating results. The Leopard Fist Ninja: He's a loner who has travelled far seeking out chances to improve and finally perfect his fighting skills. Now he can fulfill his lifes destinty: to kill the man who calls himself King Kong the man responsible for his parents death. But King Kong is waiting armed with the service of the sinister Falcon and his shadow warriors - the Ninja.
Incredible Kung Fu Mission: Top kicker (John Liu) is hired to train and lead five misfits on a suicidal mission to rescue a revolutionary held in a well guarded fortress run by a deadly white-haired official. Cantonen Iron Kung Fu: Leung Kar Yan plays Ah Tung a coolie who ends up in a brawl with Ah Yu over a misunderstanding. The two become friends but their relationship is cut short when Ah Yu accepts a challenge to fight with several men under the leadership of a ruthless criminal named Black Eagle who are attempting to bully the townsfolk. Moonlight Sword & Jade Lion: Chiu Shioa Yen (Angela Mao) stars in this odd pseudo-mystery as a student sent to find her teacher's brother so she can find out who killed her parents. She must make her way through a web of lies misdirection's and assassination attempts to uncover the truth. Angela Mao the original Deadly China Doll stars in an action packed adventure of rebellions and overthrows during the Sung Dynasty. Yoga And The Kung Fu Girl: The amazing Shien Kwon (soft bone) kung fu which originates with Yoga from India is the main attraction in this terrific actioneer. Phoenix (Phoenix Chen) and Ah-Fei (Chi Kuan Chun) come to a town where Ma the head of a kung fu school frames Ah-Fe for murder. See how a man and a woman who both possess this extraordinary skill counter their foes with this most unique style of kung fu fighting.
The Wandering Monk (Dir. Chang Hung Chi 1980):After a number of deathly mishaps Monk Lu bravely rescues the bewildered young orphan Cheng and teaches him the essence of martial arts. The two roam the countryside seeking the murderers of Cheng's father......in a series of spectacular martial arts displays they encounter the brutal killer and bring him to justice. Matching Escort (Dir. Ling Chang 1983):The unusual and exciting story that features a whole range of martial arts. This smashing box office hit unfolds right in front of your very eyes. Filmed in lavish studio settings with elaborate costumes and traditional weapons!! Of Cooks and Kung Fu (Dir. Ting Chun 1979):Ching Kai portrays a master chef who once served up culinary delights to the Empresses daughter. The banquet was sabotaged and the Master falsely accused of murder and treason. Now it is up to the youngster to avenge his family and take revenge on the Basket Hat Assassin!! The Guy with Secret Kung Fu (Dir. Joe Law 1981:A match of evil vs. good as the outlaw bandits attempt to destroy the only people able to protect a small village. Some astonishing fight sequences and major action in this Kung Fu classic. Miss this at your own peril!!
City Of God (2002): Youth gangs took over the slums of Rio de Janeiro during the 1960s and didn't relinquish their stronghold until the mid-1980s. Only a sucker wouldn't have turned to crime and this is exactly how naive teen Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues) views himself. His attempts in illegal activity fail as he finds potential victims too friendly. Equally unsuccessful in love he regularly fails to lose his virginity. Blood spills throughout the streets of the Cidade de Deus as gang leader Li'l Ze (Douglas Silva) is challenged by local druglords and a gang of pre-teens known as the Runts. Nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2004 Oscars. (Dir. Fernando Meirelles Cert. 18) Hero (2004): One man will challenge an empire... In pre-Imperial China feared warrior Nameless (Jet Li) is granted an audience with the ruler of the most powerful of the seven warring kingdoms (Chen Daoming). Posing as a minor official Nameless sets about his mission of revenge by relating the tale of how he defeated the three most fearsome of the ruler's adversaries. However nothing is as it seems and Nameless is placed in great personal peril as the king suggests a very different version of events which brought him to the palace... Filled with breathtaking wirework-enhanced martial arts sequences from action choreographer Ching Siu-Tung ('New Dragon Gate Inn' 'A Chinese Ghost Story') truly sumptuous cinematography from the legendary Christopher Doyle ('In The Mood For Love') and an expressive traditional score from Tan Dun ('Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon') Zhang Yimou's elegant epic features an intriguing 'Rashomon' style flashback structure that will keep the audience guessing until the very end. The most expensive movie ever made in China and a blockbuster upon its' theatrical release in the U.S. 'Hero' showcases the outstanding talents ofa multi-award winning cast including the pairing of Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung as star crossed lovers the coquettish Zhang Ziyi ('Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon') as a feisty apprentice venerated Chen Daoming lending gravitas as the Emperor-in-waiting and real-life martial arts masters Donnie Yen and Jet Li who co-designed perhaps the greatest duel ever committed to celluloid. Nominated for both an Oscar and a BAFTA 'Hero' is an exceptional example of Asian cinema and ""really is one of the best looking films ever made."" - The Guardian
Five great martial arts films in one amazing value box set! Revenge Of The Drunken Master Accidentally discovering the operations of the Blood Ninja gangsters a mischievous young man masters the skills of the Drunk Fist and proceeds to fight against them. But the gangsters join forces vowing to kill him before the young master destroys them all. Secret Ninja Roaring Tiger Tiger So heads a Ninja gang who have kidnapped a millionaire's daughter. Dragon Kong is called upon to make a treacherous journey to save her. It is to be the most dangerous mission of his life... Blood Of Dragon Peril During the Japanese invasion of Manchuria the Master of Manchuria's most renowned school is murdered; one of his sons swears to gain revenge on the murderers. His other son Lui surrendered and joined the army. When the attacks against the Japanese army begin Lui is ordered to find and kill the vengeful 'masked man' unaware of his identity... The Leopard Fist Ninja A kung-fu expert sets out to beat a 'fierce group of American hoodlums'. Fearless Tiger After his brother dies of a drug overdose Lyle heads to Hong Kong and becomes a Kung Fu expert. Using his newfound martial arts skills Lyle seeks revenge on the Chinese gang that supplied the deadly drug.
Jim Kelly is back as Black Belt Jones ex-CIA and lethal. 'The North Star' is a priceless diamond who's theft from an American courier leads Lucas - Black Belt Jones - into a seedy world of strippers and hookers. Fists fly as he smashes his way through the heart of a den of thieves.
As he comes of age Ah Ming must begin a life of endless labour to bring sacred water to his family. Forced into an arranged marriage with a young girl from a neighbouring village he must forsake his true love Ah Shui. Unable to cope with the harsh routine that each villager must endure his wife leaves Ah Ming never to return and the long suffering Ah Shui steps forth to care for Ah Ming and his ailing mother sharing their pain and grief. Life takes a turn for the better when the government renews their work on canals and dams that will bring water directly to the village thus ensuring a better future for everyone but tragedy once again rears its ugly head for Ah Ming and his family.
Revenge Of The Drunken Master: Accidentally discovering the operations of the Blood Ninja gangsters a mischievous young man masters the skills of the Drunk Fist and proceeds to fight against them. But the gangsters join forces vowing to kill him before the young master destroys them all. Secret Ninja Roaring Tiger: Tiger So heads a Ninja gang who have kidnapped a millionaire's daughter. Dragon Kong is called upon to make a treacherous journey to save her. It is to be the most dangerous mission of his life.
Hwang jang lee plays a Japanese bushido master who has come to China to destroy all kung fu fighters enter Fok Yuen Gap (Yuan Mao - Jackie Chan's real life kung fu brother) the founder of The Ching Wu Martial arts association after his Father (Kwan Young Moon) gets beaten by Hwang and his posse he trains his secret water technique to defeat Hwangs Merciless Kicks of doom and bring peace to the martial world once more. A real treat for martial arts movie fan never before released in the world on DVD see the mighty kicks of Hwang Jang Lee (Drunken Master) vs. the acrobatic prowess of Yuan Mao (Magnificent Butcher)
Preston is a hot spot for UFO sightings and also has the UK's fastest-growing Chinese population. This was the starting point for artist Shezad Dawood film - a woozy socially-conscious science fiction movie. Avoiding Northern clichés Piercing Brightness is a tale of alien emissaries and interracial love that has a real sense of place with wig-out moments provided by Acid Mothers Temple and a climax on the roof of the brutalist Preston Bus Station.
Cheng Pei-Pei stars as Golden Swallow in this influential 1966 martial-arts saga from pioneering director King Hu one of the first to feature a woman fighter in the lead role. Set in 19th-century China (and featuring a cameo from a very young Jackie Chan) Come Drink With Me has it's heroine battling to rescue her brother from a band of kidnappers in a role that helped pave the way for subsequent hits like Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. This fun adventurous movie also features the excellent Yueh Hua in the obligatory kung-fu-master-disguised-as-beggar role.
Before RING, before DARK WATER, before SHUTTER there was HEX! Asian horror cinema was already hitting strikes by the time the1980s dawned and nowhere was more ahead of the curve than the then-British colony of Hong Kong. The city of neon lights and vibrant street life was no stranger to scary movies and HEX was perhaps the island's crowning achievement. Released in 1980, and emerging from the legendary Shaw Bros Studios, whose knack for colourful landscapes and misty atmosphere remains legendary, HEX tells a weird and wonderful story of witchcraft and wanton revenge! Directed by the late, great Kuei Chih-Hung, whose output also includes the frequently censored nasty THE KILLER SNAKES (1974), this formidable Eastern frightener has an abused woman caught in a strange mystery of manslaughter and macabre happenings. To say anything else would be to spoil one of the Orient's most influential terror titles, but rest assured that HEX has a few spooky surprises up its sleeve. Now gaining its worldwide HD debut from 88 Films, HEX may just be the greatest ghost story you have never seen!
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