Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar (Criterion Collection) - BLU-RAY

Four-disc set includes Half A Loaf Of Kung Fu (1978)The humor that is the hallmark of Jackie Chan's cinematic work first appeared in this light-hearted costume actioner, in which Chan is a member of an elite bodyguard corps charged with safely delivering priceless jade. After they are waylaid by a gang of ruthless robbers, Chan spring into action to battle the thieves. 96 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg NR Spiritual Kung Fu (1978)Jackie Chan is taught long-forgotten martial arts techniques by five ghostly guardians released from a crashed meteorite (!), and when he cut losse against his foes, they don't have a ghost of a chance WIth James Tien. AKA InchKarate Bomber.Inch 99 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg PG The Fearless Hyena (1979)When young Jackie Chan sees his grandfather murdered by karate criminals, he vows vengeance. Years later, Chan uses a unique martial arts style called InchEmotional Kung Fu,Inch where he uses his body movements for laughing and crying to defeat his adversary. This explosive costume actioner marked Chan's debut as director/star; with James Tien. 92 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg NR The Young Master (1980)When his foster brother gets mixed up with a shady martial arts school's activities and becomes wanted by the law, Jackie Chan tries to help him out and winds up having to clear his own name as well. With Wei Pei, Yuen Biao. 106 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg PG-13 Fearless Hyena II (1983)Jackie Chan returns-sort of-in this sequel that features Chan in unseen footage and outtakes from the first InchFearless Hyena,Inch along with new scenes with a disguised double, to tell the story of Jackie and his brother battling to find their father's killer. 96 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in