LIMITED EDITION TWO-DISC BLU-RAY SET FEATURES*: Strictly limited to 2000 copies ONLY | O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) | A set of facsimile lobby cards | Double-sided poster featuring original release posters | Bonus Disc featuring The Mystery of Chess Boxing | PLUS: A collector's booklet featuring new writing on both films by James Oliver DISC ONE - THE SWORDSMAN OF SWORDSMEN - FEATURES 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K digital restoration completed by the Taiwan Film Institute | Original Mandarin audio | Optional English Subtitles | Brand new feature-length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng and film writer John Charles (The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977 - 1997) | Archival interview with director Joseph Kuo DISC TWO (BONUS DISC) - THE MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING** - FEATURES Strictly limited to 2000 copies ONLY | 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray, scanned from the only known surviving print of the film supplied by collector Dan Halsted (Head Programmer at the Hollywood Theatre, Oregon) | Original Mandarin, Cantonese and 'Classic' English dubbed audio options | Brand new feature-length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng and martial artist / filmmaker Michael Worth | Brand new feature-length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema | Sleeve artwork by Darren Wheeling * All extras subject to change ** The subtitles for The Mystery of Chess Boxing are burnt-in due to the only surviving materials available being a release print
At the end of the Ching dynasty and during the time of the Manchurian Invasion a Ming general sends his son to Shaolin Temple to avoid being slaughtered. Eighteen years roll by and the boy now a fully-grown man and master of the Shaolin martial arts requests to leave the temple and help fight the Manchu invaders. To leave the sacred order he must first face a test of immense skill courage and daring. Along with his classmate Wan Tai Chun (Carter Wong) he must enter labyrinth of martial arts mayhem. Before them lie corridors of traps and huge bronze men some wielding clubs staffs and swords others dressed in huge armour plated suits which will destroy anything which crosses their path. Once through the dreaded chambers the Shaolin disciples will have the Shaolin crest of the dragon and tiger burnt into their forearms by lifting a huge bronze pot. Outside our heroes meet up with more patriots and fight against tyranny. Joseph Kuo hits the mark with this spellbinding big budget offering a great movie that spawned a sequel and several imitations.
The Original cast from the '18 Bronzemen' return for this spectacular sequel. Carter Wong stars as the ruthless young prince who uses fear and intimidation to rule his kingdom and gain power. But when he is forced to learn the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu in a bid to protect his kingdom from the threat of rebellion he faces the biggest challenge of his life... Before he can reclaim his throne tradition demands that he challenge and defeat the invincible 18 Bronzemen. can his
At the end of the Ching dynasty and during the time of the Manchurian Invasion a Ming general sends his son to Shaolin Temple to avoid being slaughtered. Eighteen years roll by and the boy now a fully-grown man and master of the shaolin martial arts requests to leave the temple and help fight the Manchu invaders. To leave the sacred order he must first face a test of immense skill courage and daring. Along with his classmate Wan tai Chun (Carter Wong) he must enter a labyrinth of martial arts mayhem... Before them lie corridors of traps and huge bronze men some wielding clubs staffs and swords others dressed in huge armour plated suits which will destroy anything which crosses their path. Once through the dreaded chambers the Shaolin disciples will have the Shaolin crest of the dragon and tiger burnt into their forearms by lifting a huge bronze pot. Outside our heores meet up with more patriots and fight against tyranny. Joseph Kuo hits the mark with this spellbinding big budget offering a great movie which spawned a sequel and many imitations.
Kung Fu idol John Chang stars as an escort and martial arts master who meets his match when a masked raider arrives to steal his previous cargo...
Kung fu has many legends and myths including the 18 Bronze Men and the 108 Wooden Men of Shaolin. ""General Stone"" reveals a new legend the 13 Stone Warriors. Tan Tao Liang (Flash Legs) is the son of the famous General Stone who was killed in battle under mysterious circumstances. Tan is trained in hand and sword techniques but his schooling is lifted to another level when his father and the spirits of fallen heroes inhabit the stone forms of warriors who teach him skills long thought extinct. Now Tan has a new found power he goes in search of the truth and whose behind his father's death. Aiding Tan in his quest is Kung fu heroine Polly Shang Kwan who has some stone demons of her own together they are a force to be reckoned with. Action directed by the brilliant Hwang Kwo Chu the man who brought you Method man.
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