Though perhaps the golden age of martial cinema had been and gone, this late entry wuxia-style film from The Shaw Brothers’ house of dreams, was still able to pack a powerful punch.
Written, starring and directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, The Chinese Boxer is a fabulously fast-paced feature full of exquisite set-pieces and mind-blowing fight choreography.Ī huge influence on the likes of Tarantino’s Kill Bill (2003) and Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (1972) this entertainingly savage story of resilience, skill and a battle against the odds, is one of the first true modern classics of the genre, focussing as it does on physical prowess and athletic proficiency over the more mythical elements of the wuxia era. When his martial arts school is viciously attacked by a rival gang of Japanese thugs, Lei Ming swears to bring them down with violent justice. The Chinese Boxer | Novem| Novem(Region A)įrom the golden age of Kung Fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an action-packed tale of revenge, mayhem and flying fists. Soon to be available at Goodie Emporium (U.S. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien & Original Hong Kong poster artwork Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from R.P.Jamie Luk at Shaw Brothers – Interview with Actor / Director Jamie Luk.Audio Commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema.Audio Commentary with Film journalist and Author Samm Deighan.Restored HD Master in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio.Extensive Booklet Notes ‘The Visceral Martial Arts Cinema of Chang Cheh’ by Matthew Edwards, ‘International Bright Young Thing A look back on The Disciples of Shaolin and its charismatic star Alexander Fu Sheng’ by Andrew Graves and An article By Kung Fu Bob!.LIMITED EDITION Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P.Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema
When Shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill.Īs well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Disciples of Shaolin | Blu-ray (88 Films)ĭisciples of Shaolin | December 13, 2021 (Region B) | Decem(Region A)Īnother Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes.