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• Sunset Warriors / Heroes Shed No Tears | Blu Ray | (23/06/2025) from £21.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  An overlooked classic from an action master! Made by John Woo just before the game-changing A Better Tomorrow, Sunset Warriors was hacked about by the studio and eventually released as Heroes Shed No Tears. For years, Woo's original cut has been a holy grail for action fans. Now finally you can see it for yourself. An explosive story of mercenaries battling drug lords, Sunset Warriors is a war movie such as only John Woo could make. Now restored to the director's original vision, it can stand alongside The Killer and Bullet in the Head as one of his essential films. 88 Films are thrilled to present the UK blu-ray premier of a resurrected masterpiece!

• Mad Detective | Blu Ray | (13/02/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  2007's largest grossing film at the Hong Kong box office - the smash-hit Mad Detective - is one of the freshest and most satisfying films from that country in a decade. The traditional Hong Kong police film is turned on its head: the imaginative twist being our hero - Detective Bun (a role created for Lau Ching Wan) - who has the ability to 'see' people's inner personalities or hidden ghosts. Breaking new ground and establishing new cinematic rules, Johnnie To's latest giddily entertaining collaboration with Wai Ka Fai radically raises the level of storytelling in modern film. This ingenious realisation of a supernaturally gifted copper is fast-paced and furious, yet also complex and disturbingly funny.Detective Bun (Lau Ching Wan) was recognised as a talented criminal profiler until he sliced off his right ear to offer as a gift at his chief's farewell party. Branded as 'mad' and discharged from the force, he has lived in seclusion with his beloved wife May (Kelly Lin) ever since. Strangely, Bun has the ability to 'see' a person's inner personality, their subconscious desires, emotions, and mental state. When a missing police gun is linked to several heists and murders, hotshot Inspector Ho (Andy On) calls on the valuable skills of his former mentor Bun to help unlock the killer's identity. However, Bun's unorthodox methods point to a fellow detective and take a schizophrenic turn for the worse...

• The Thundering Mantis | DVD | (25/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Seriously weird as only the best, completely-barking-mad kung fu flicks can be, The Thundering Mantis is the story of Ah Chi, a martial artist who hooks up with a kid sidekick. However, an old grudge resurfaces, with the result that the boy's uncle is murdered and the boy himself kidnapped. So far so Arnie-in-Commando, but it's at this point we're reminded that indigenous martial arts movies are something else again, as Ah Chi's rescue attempt goes disastrously wrong and the boy is tortured to death before his eyes. Apparently driven to insanity by this experience, Ah Chi goes berserk, breaking free and systematically trashing everything and everyone in sight. End of movie. Devotees will absolutely want this in their collections, but those who have yet to progress beyond the Jackie Chan/Jet Li school of Americanised martial arts films will need to leave their preconceptions at the door. There's a nice touch to the dubbed English soundtrack, where the voiceover artists seem to have taken it upon themselves to imitate various British character actors: listen out for Wilfred Brambell, Kenneth Connor and so on. On the DVD: The Thundering Mantis has no extras on the widescreen DVD other than a one-screen guide to other titles in the Kung Fu Connection series. --Roger Thomas

• Heroes Shed No Tears | Blu Ray | (17/02/2020) from £16.25   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Thai government hires a group of Chinese mercenaries to capture a powerful drug lord from the Golden Triangle.

• THE MIRACLE FIGHTERS | Blu Ray | (24/06/2024) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Miracle Fighters is a comedic tale of taoist magic directed by the martial arts maestro behind Drunken Master, The Magnificent Butcher and Iron Monkey - the legendary Yuen Woo-ping! During the Quing dynasty, marriage between Manchu and Han people is outlawed. When it is discovered that high-ranking official Kao Hsiung (Eddy Ko) has taken a Han wife, the Emperor informs him that he will be forgiven - but only if he kills his beloved before the court. When he refuses, Kao Hsiung is marked for death by the powerful Sorcerer Bat (Yuen Shun-yee) and forced to watch as his wife is slain before his eyes. Kao Hsiung flees, kidnapping the Crown Prince during his escape - but soon the prince is dead, and Kao Hsiung is forced to silently replace him with another young boy. In adulthood, that innocent child - Shu Gut (Yuen Yat-chor) - finds himself relentlessly pursued by Sorcerer Bat, and turns to two quarrelling taoist priests in the hope of protecting himself with their magic. Made in the same mould as its contemporaries Encounter of the Spooky Kind and The Dead and the Deadly, this riotous kung fu fantasy was followed by two equally entertaining thematic sequels in Shaolin Drunkard and Taoism Drunkard. Eureka Classics is proud to present The Miracle Fighters on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. Extras: Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [First print run of 2000 copies only] | 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration | Original Cantonese mono audio and optional classic English dub | Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release | Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong theatrical version by 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 | Action Master: An Interview with Yuen Woo-ping - archival interview by Frédéric Ambroisine | John Kreng on Yuen Woo-ping - brand new documentary featurette by Michael Worth | Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork | Trailer | PLUS: A limited edition collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by James Oliver [First print run of 2000 copies only]

• Lethal Weapon 4 | DVD | (22/03/1999) from £4.98   |  Saving you £9.01 (180.92%)   |  RRP £13.99

  In the fourth and reportedly final film of the Lethal Weapon series, director Richard Donner reunites with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, who reprise their roles as Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh for one last hurrah in a film that is decidedly better than the third and first chapters. This time the pair are pitted against Jet Li, who plays the leader of a Chinese organised crime unit. Li, a veteran of hundreds of Hong Kong action films, more than holds his own against the more established team of Gibson, Glover, Rene Russo and Joe Pesci with his subtle yet strong portrayal of the quietly irrepressible Wah Sing Ku. As always with the Lethal series, the plot is incredibly simple to follow: someone steals something, someone gets killed and Murtaugh is reluctantly thrown into the mix while Riggs dives into the case with gleeful aplomb. As with the previous movies, we watch for the sheer action and chemistry alone. The action sequences throughout the fourth instalment are exquisite, from the opening scene involving a flame-thrower, a burning building and a half-naked Murtaugh strutting like a chicken (don't ask, just watch), to the climactic showdown that pays genuine tribute to Jet Li's masterful martial art skills. As for chemistry, the bond between these characters is so strong by now that you sometimes feel like you're watching a TV series in its sixth season, such is the warm familiarity between the audience and the personalities on the screen. The humour is more fluid than ever, aided immeasurably by the casting of comedian Chris Rock, who like Li does a great job of making his presence known in some memorable verbal tirades that would bring a smile out of the Farrelly brothers. But it's the verbal and emotional jousting between Glover and Gibson that makes this fourth episode especially appealing; both are in peak form with great physical and verbal timing. One can only hope that if this is indeed the last of the Lethal films, that it won't be the last time we see Glover and Gibson together on screen. --Jeremy Storey

• Duel To The Death | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The most powerful swordsman in Japan travels to China to take on that country's greatest warrior as a test of heroism. The directorial debut of Ching Siu-Tung (action-choreographer for 'Hero') is a unique mix of philosophy and exciting swordplay.

• The Bride With White Hair 2 | DVD | (25/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Action-packed sequel to the critically acclaimed martial-arts fantasy. Left abandoned and bitter after the event that lead to the death of her lover the white-haired witch forms an all female cult whose aim is to bring down the eight martial arts clans upon whom she has sworn vengeance. As battle follows bloody battle her cult becomes the focus of another's wrath - coming under attack by a man whose bride they have kidnapped. Meanwhile Yi-hand sits atop a snow-covered mountain awaiting the bloom of the mystical flower that holds the power to restore the witch's beauty...

• The Bride With White Hair | DVD | (25/06/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  With its rich visuals textures and its fast & furious action 'The Bride With White Hair' is a dazzling combination of fantasy and martial arts. Armed with a deadly whip that can rip her enemies apart the Bride is a fierce and beautiful warrior raised by wolves and working for the cult leader Chi-Wu-Shang a malevolent siamese twin consisting of brother and sister. When the Bride falls in love with rival leader Yi-Hang heir to the rival Chung Yuan clan she attempts to leave her evil master but he wreaks deadly revenge by brutally slaughtering the leaders of the Chung Yuan. Ferocious with rage the Bride sets out on her own savage quest for vengeance... From Hong Kong director Ronny Yu and featuring powerful performances from Brigitte Lin in the title role 'The Bride With White Hair' is packed full of spectacular stunts special effects imagination and adventure.

• Fist Of Fury | DVD | (14/07/2003) from £12.98   |  Saving you £0.01 (0.08%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In what many enthusiasts consider to be 'the ultimate martial arts movie' Bruce plays the fictional character of Chen Jun a student of legendary real-life martial artist Fok Yun Gap. In an epic tale of national rivalries Lee is a true force of nature as he battles against Japanese Imperialist forces determined to subjugate his people. In the most electrifying performances of his career Bruce Lee demonstrates complete mastery of his art in scene after scene of the most realistic and brutal unarmed combat ever filmed!

• The Postman Fights Back | DVD | (20/08/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  During the Republican Era in China the country became divided by warlords and there was constant bloodshed. Needing able-bodied men to join their factions warlords paid a hefty price. However the one man that they all wanted could not be bought. This action-packed film stars action legend Chow Yun-Fat and is directed by acclaimed helmer Ronny Yu. Fight choreography is by Yuen Chun-yeung action director of 'Charlies Angels'.

• Soldier Of Orange | DVD | (27/05/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on real events, Soldier of Orange tells the story of Dutchman Erik Lanshof (a star-making performance by Rutger Hauer) and a small group of students as they struggle to survive the Nazi occupation to the end of the Second World War. The destinies of the characters range from joining the German army to making for England, the OSS and the Resistance. Across a canvas lasting almost three hours director Paul Verhoeven unfolds a saga of friendship, espionage and romance with almost documentary realism--though not as graphically violent as his later American films the torture scenes are intense--crafting a deeply affecting film widely regarded as the greatest ever made in Holland. Comparable recent films such as Enigma (2001) and Charlotte Gray (2002) do not come close. Hauer is brilliant at the heart of what is a detailed and thoughtful drama made with integrity and passion. Co-star Jeroen Krabbé has gone onto a notable career in Hollywood, while Edward Fox and Susan Penhaligon provide more familiar faces for British audiences. The film is shot in Dutch, German and English and subtitled as necessary. Twenty years later Verhoeven made Starship Troopers in 1997, a satirical science-fiction companion to this modern European classic.--Gary S Dalkin

• Bloody Fight | DVD | (04/06/2007) from £5.01   |  Saving you £9.98 (66.60%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The Master of a local kung fu school is challenged to fight to the death by Chan Cheng a Japanese boxing master wandering the countryside testing his superior skills. Chang Cheng's martial art skills prove too strong for the master who is overcome and killed in the combat. Now it is up to the student Chi Sui Hau (Alan Tang) to avenge his master's death. But can Chi be convinced to fight to the death and can he win The Bloody Fight.

• Hitman In The Hand Of Buddha | DVD | (19/02/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Wong Jing and his brother work in a rice trading company but their competitors discover that they are cheating the public. These competitors hire a top martial arts expert to deal with the brothers. Hwan Jang Lee the ultimate on screen villain now heads the cast as the good guy in his directorial debut now released for the first time on DVD. A must for any Hong Kong afficionado.

• The Angry Dragon | DVD | (16/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  One of a collection of films recently discovered in the Hong Kong film archives and now available for the first time in the UK. One of the most popular stars in the martial arts world Dragon Lee performs in this epic account of an attempt to overthrow the Ching government. The fighting is fast furious and brutal as you would expect from this master of Kung Fu. Dragon Lee was considered by many to have taken over the crown worn by the true master Bruce Lee and in 'The Angry Dragon'

• Peacock King | DVD | (19/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Hell Virgin Ashura is the key to King of Hell's revival: he summonts Ashura to break open the Hell Hole located in modern Tokyo but Socerer Ku and high priest Chi Hung send their disciples Peacock King (Yuen Biao) and Lucky Fruit to stop the impending apocalypse... Peacock King is a little seen but impressive supernatural Kung Fu film with the dynamically athletic Yuen Biao holding sway as the martial arts master!

• Faster Blade Poisonous Darts | DVD | (19/01/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A star-studded cast feature in this lavish swordplay and kung fu movie from Korea showcasing outstanding hand-to-hand combat wirework and action choreography. Non stop swordplay and blade wetting guaranteed to please any martial arts fan!