Format: Blu-ray
Genre: Action
Location: Fi20x
This collection contains:
One-Armed Swordsman (1967)
An evil gang attacks the Chi school of Golden Sword Kung Fu. One student sacrifices his life to save his teacher and his school; his dying wish is that his son be taken in as a student. Young Fang Kang grows up in the school and treasures his father’s broken sword and the memory of his father’s sacrifice. The other students (including the teacher’s daughter) resent him and try to drive him away. The teacher’s daughter challenges him to a fight, and when he refuses, she becomes enraged and recklessly chops off his arm! He retreats, broken and bloody, and is found by a young, poor girl living alone who nurses him back to health.
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969)
After defeating The Long-Armed Devil and his armies, our nubbed hero has been living in retirement as a farmer, but circumstances cause him to come out of retirement and take on The Eight Kings, each warrior with their unique fighting style. The time has come for the one-armed swordsman to return.
The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
Lei Li lost his right arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school long ago. Now, he can defend himself well with just his left arm and kung fu techniques, which he proves with the help of his friend Chung-Chieng when he crosses his path with a beautiful girl in need, Pao Chiao. Even against impossible odds, he will prove a great warrior.
The Lady Hermit (1971)
A young kung fu student (Shih Szu) seeks a reclusive teacher so that she may learn to defeat the evil Black Demon. She doesn’t realize that the servant woman she befriends (Cheng Pei-Pei) is the kung fu master she seeks. After the Black Demon’s henchmen attack, the master reveals herself and eventually takes on the student to train her so that they may both defeat the villain. A love triangle complicates things when another student (Lo Lieh) asks for training as well.
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972)
The innocent Ai Nu is sold to a brothel run by evil Madam Chun Yi, who falls in love with her at first sight. Quickly becoming the brothel’s most desirable courtesan, Ai Nu climbs the ranks in Chinese society. Meanwhile, she secretly plots bloody revenge against all who have wronged her.
The 14 Amazons (1972)
The cast of The 14 Amazons is a veritable “who’s who” of the golden age of Shaw Brothers swordplay adventures. It was not only a major box office hit (ranking 4th for 1972) but also a top prize winner, including Best Support Actress for Lisa Lu, a special citation for outstanding lead female performance for Lily Ho, Best Director for Cheng Kang, and an award for Honorable Mention for Drama.
The Magic Blade (1976)
Two rival swordsmen, the heroic Fu Hung Hsieh, and the wealthy Yen Nan-Fei, must team up to prevent the legendary Peacock Dart from falling into the hands of Mr. Yu and his evil criminal underworld. Traps, poisons, and double-crossings are everywhere in this spooky swordplay thriller from the Shaw Bros. Studio.
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
After three Clan leaders are assassinated, Kung Nan-Yen accuses Master Thief Chiu Liu-Hsiang of being the only man capable of the murders but generously allows him one month to clear his name.
Jade Tiger (1977)
The son of a martial arts clan leader embarks on a tragic journey full of intrigue to avenge his father, who was killed by a rival, treacherous clan on the day of his wedding ceremony.
The Sentimental Swordsman (1977)
The Sentimental Swordsman epitomizes the lone, virtuous, heroic swordsman with a twist. The Oedipus complexed swordsman, played by the popular Ti Lung, is a hero with weaknesses; he drinks, thereby losing his girlfriend via tricked honor. It’s finally payback time.
The Avenging Eagle (1982)
Chi Ming-sing is a former disciple of a gang run by overlord Yoh Xi-hung. Yoh’s disciples hunt Chi relentlessly as he travels on a soul-searching journey. He comes to the aid of a seemingly bumbling man who hardly takes even life-threatening scenes seriously. The man Chi saved starts following him on the road, explaining that he’s looking for someone who committed a grievous, unforgivable wrong. As the two travel on the road, it becomes clear that Chi’s companion is more than he seems: he’s a very skilled martial artist, and his boots contain short blades that he can attach to his sleeves. Chi finally tells his companion his story: he’s seeking a renowned swordsman named Cheuk Yi-fan… not to kill him, but to die at his hand. Chi is haunted by the last job he did with the gang, slaughtering many of Cheuk’s family and friends… and Chi himself slew Cheuk’s pregnant wife. Chi’s companion agrees to help Chi with his mission. But when the two arrive at Yoh’s stronghold intent on killing him, Yoh recognizes Chi’s companion as none other than Cheuk Yi-fan himself. Will Chi and Cheuk remain together against Yoh’s formidable fighting style, or will Yoh succeed at dividing and conquering his foes?
Killer Constable (1980)
Director Kuei Chih Hung was famous for his modern-day crime thrillers, horror flicks, and comedies. But if the only kung-fu film he ever made were this one, he’d still be spoken of with respect by even the most ardent martial arts movie fan.
Buddha’s Palm (1982)
The Buddha’s Palm is a technique by which an ordinary hand is transformed into a formidable force. Ku, a blind recluse living in a cave, knows its secret, which proves to be as much a blessing as a curse as it attracts all manner of mayhem.
Bastard Swordsman (1983)
Hsu Shao-chiang stars as a veritable “Spider-Swordsman” – master of the “Silkworm Style” – in this eye-filling, mind-bending martial arts phantasmagorical, which genuinely warrants the description: “unforgettable.”
