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• Bruce Lee - Jeet Kune Do | DVD | (05/03/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Produced and directed by Walt Missingham the first ever non-Chinese to practise kung fu at the Shaolin temple this programme is narrated by Bruce Lee himself explaining and demonstrating his punching method his kicking technique his movement and combat principles and his unique philosophies. Using an impressive collection of personal notes stunning rare action footage of Bruce Lee and numerous interviews with his friends and colleagues including Dan Inosanto this program

• Wu Tang Vs Ninja | DVD | (19/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Fast and furious martial arts action in which the evil Abbot White teams up with Japanese ninjas to destroy the Shaolin Temple!

• Fighting For Love | DVD | (19/03/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Though their initial meeting doesn't take place under the best of circumstances (a car accident brings them together) these two polar opposite people find themselves in bed together a few short hours afterwards. Complications ensue the next morning when the young lovers figure out that should they want to continue their relationship they may need to learn to like each other! For the first time Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung stars opposite Cantopop singing sensation Sammi Cheng (the pair would be reunited for the 'Infernal Affairs' trilogy) who scooped a Hong Kong Film Award Best Actress nomination in this bubbly romantic comedy.

• Shaolin Vs Lama | DVD | (02/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In search of a master, a kung fu obsessive named Ting rescues a young Shaolin monk from a group of local gangsters and decides to use the opportunity to his advantage, persuading the monk to sneak him into the Shaolin temple. Thrown out soon afterward, he engenders the hatred of the Golden Wheel Lama, leader of the notorious Flying Eagle Gang, by rescuing a girl from its thugs/members. Now that he's in the sights of the once peaceable monk gone bad, Ting's only chance for survival is to unloc...

• Hell'z Windstaff | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  You like your martial arts old skool-style? Then you'll love Hell'z Windstaff (1979) a true late night classic. An evil warlord whose weapon is known as Hell'z Windstaff terrorises two young kung fu experts. With the help of an old rival they train to get even. Digitally remastered.

• Goodbye Bruce Lee - His Last Game Of Death | DVD | (21/01/2002) from £6.24   |  Saving you £9.75 (156.25%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This film of the legendary martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee became a huge theatrical hit breaking the house record at the Cinecenta London. Starring Bruce Lee's great friend basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bruce Lee look-alike Bruce Li Lee Roy Lung Ronald Brown 'Big Jonny' Floyd and Mun Ping 'Goodbye Bruce Lee - His Last Game of Death' is based on the making of 'The Game of Death' the film Bruce Lee started but put on hold to star in 'Enter the Dragon'. Soon aft

• Crazy Guy With Super Kung Fu | DVD | (15/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Kung Fu superstars Lee Yi Min and Mark ""Ghost Face Killer"" Long team up to fight a merciless gang of bandits in a classic battle of good versus evil.

• Ten Tigers Of Shaolin | DVD | (19/01/2004) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Kung Fu stars Bruce Liang and Jason Pai Piao lead a group of highly skilled fighters known as the Ten Tigers - real life heroes who roamed China during the last century.

• Phantom Kung Fu | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Old skool martial arts from Hong Kong. Finally released from Hong Kong film vaults. Get ready for the amazing supernatural Kung Fu action....

• Fighting Of Shaolin Monks, The / Shaolin Chastity | DVD | (06/12/2004) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-2.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A fantastic Kung-fu double-bill! Fighting Of Shaolin Monks: Chen Hsing stars in this captivating story of the beginning of the legendary shaolin temple. Follow the trial of Tamo a monk superior travelling from India to preach the way of Buddhism. Shaolin Chastity: The leader of a group of bandits known as the Nine Devils has been captured by the authorities and is to be moved from the city to the prison through Sunset Valley. The bandits plan to ambush the convoy to r

• Fist of Unicorn | DVD | (27/11/2006) from £9.98   |  Saving you £2.01 (20.14%)   |  RRP £11.99

  In 1972 Bruce lee agreed to action direct a film for his bestfriend Unicorn Chan. The result was this action-packed fightfest featuring some of kung fu cinema's top names like HwangIn Shik Jackie Chan Gee Han Jay Alan Hsu and even Bruce Lee. Lung lives the peaceful life of a vagabond but always being on the road with no friends or future can take its toll over time. One day Lung befriends a young acrobat named Tiger and accepts an invitation to stay with the boy and his mother in exchange for his services as a handyman. However peaceful days turn to memories when Tiger insults a man in public. That man is Wong the eldest son of the boss of a criminal organization. During that day Wong tried to make advances on a beautiful girl who was part of a group of travelling acrobats but the girl rejected him only to be confronted by Wong's henchmen later on. During the conflict most of the acrobat performers were killed. Barely alive the girl escapes to end up under Lung and Tiger's protection.

• Fists Of Bruce Lee | DVD | (23/09/2002) from £11.98   |  Saving you £8.00 (88.99%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Ho Chung Tao (acting as Bruce Lee) a policeman is hired to install a system in the mansion of Master Po Fu Mei. While working at the mansion Tao falls in love with Master Po's daughter. Chang I Chih an enemy of Master Po kidnaps the daughter in order to retrieve the name list from Master Po. Watch as Tao tries to rescue his newly found love in Fists Of Bruce Lee.

• Shaolin Chastity Kung Fu | DVD | (02/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  The leader of a group of bandits known as the Nine Devils has been captured by the authorities and is to be moved from the city to the prison through Sunset Valley. The bandits plan to ambush the convoy to release their leader known as The Golden Tiger. The Nine Devils attack a village slaughtering all the adults leaving the children to flee into the hills hotly pursued by the evil bandits who are ambushed and killed by two Shaolin Monks. One of the monks say he has fought The Golde

• The Destroyer | DVD | (06/01/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Tiger Wong (Jimmy Wang Yu) is a student of martial arts who made a promise to his late father never to show his martial arts skills in public. A gang of mercenaries raid a nearby village. The villagers led by Fong Li send a party to ask for his help. But Tiger Wong refuses to help or get involved in the troubles. Only after seeing the brutality of the gang does he decide to take some action... Jimmy Wang Yu delivers a visual feast of dynamic martial arts action in typical style.

• Jade Dagger Ninja | DVD | (23/01/2006) from £12.93   |  Saving you £-2.94 (-29.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A vengeful female leader of the Heartbreak Red Gang wages war against her former lover and his family while various martial arts masters seek out a magical potion of ultimate kung fu power held within a Purple Jade Badger.

• Fearless Hyena | DVD | (19/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  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.

• Mission Kung Fu | DVD | (04/06/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  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 Shaolin Collection 6 | DVD | (09/05/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  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!!

• Wondering Monk / Matching Escort | DVD | (23/01/2006) from £14.23   |  Saving you £0.76 (5.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Wandering Monk: 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 Chung's father... in a series of spectacular martial arts displays they encounter the brutal killer and bring him to justice! Matching Escort: A young orphaned girl is taken under wing by a ninjetsu expert who teaches her the magnificent ninja skills. When her true

• Legend Of A Fighter | DVD | (25/09/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In the historically based Kung fu drama Legend of a Fighter director Yuen Woo Ping offers his version of the early life of martial artist Fok Yuen Gap (played by Leung Kar Yan). Set at the beginning of the 20th century, Fok is considered too weak to learn the family Kung fu style. Still, as his father can break eggs by growling, he probably considers most people weak. The teenager forms a bond with his humane Japanese tutor (Kurata Yusuaki), who secretly teaches martial arts. The story builds to a moving climax as 12 years later pupil and now ageing master are forced by honour into a deadly duel. The opening and closing acts are by far the strongest, the plentiful fight scenes being balanced by gentle humour and emotions torn between friendship and duty. Both lead actors are excellent, with Yusuaki being particularly fine as the noble warrior-teacher. The middle, a series of disconnected tableaux in which Fok establishes his stature as a Kung fu expert, goes on much too long to sustain interest. Nevertheless the story of Fok Yuen Gap, a genuine Chinese hero who was also the inspiration for Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury (1972), is fine and Woo Ping delivers the one-on-one Kung fu action with the touch of a master.On the DVD: The 1.77:1 image doesn't benefit at all from its anamorphic enhancement, the entire film being presented slightly out of focus so that by the end eyes are likely to be aching. The opening 4:3 Academy ratio archive footage has been distorted to 1.77:1, while the original trailer shows Legend of a Fighter was shot in an extremely wide format--possibly the Hong Kong equivalent of early 2.66:1 CinemaScope, or even 2.74:1 Techniscope--which means that large amounts of the original image are missing. This is very obvious as characters constantly vanish off the sides of the screen or are cropped in half. Additionally, and again compared to the crisp, sharp trailer, colours are washed out, while the mono sound distorts whenever the music gets loud. The film is available in Mandarin with optional English subtitles, or in an awful English dub littered with inappropriate obscene language. There is a nine-minute interview with Leung Kar Yan, and a 23-minute interview with Yuen Woo Ping, which is a slightly longer version of the conversation presented on the Magnificent Butcher DVD: it's notable how he expresses his love of science fiction and indicates he would like to make a SF Kung-fu movie, something he achieved with The Matrix (1999). There is a Hong Kong Legends' promo for the film, together with seven further new trailers. The photo gallery is pointless, simply cropping some shots even further than the main presentation. --Gary S Dalkin