Shaw Brothers Classics, Volume 1 - BLU-RAY

Eleven-disc set includes The Assassin (Da CI Ke) (1967)When a low-born but gifted swordsman (Jimmy Wang Yu) confronts the aristocrat out for the attentions of his girlfriend (Chiao Chiao), the spurned rival has his master and school destroyed, setting the stage for confrontation and revenge. Chang Cheh directs; Tien Feng, Huang Tsung-shun co-star. 121 min. C/Rtg PG-13 The Thundering Sword (Shen Jian Zhen Jiang Hu) (1967)As a martial arts master tasks his prize pupils (Chang Yi, Lo Lieh) with locating and destroying a legendary blade, they encounter a swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei) out for the same prize who'll become the fulcrum of a romantic rivalry. Hsu Cheng-hung directs; Chan Hung-lit, Wu Ma co-star. 90 min. C/Rtg NR Golden Swallow (Jin Yan Zi) (1968)Cheng Pei-pei returns to her role from InchCome Drink With MeInch as martial arts mistress Golden Swallow, forced to fight when the thugs angered by vengeful schoolmate Silver Roc (Jimmy Wang Yu) target her as part of their retribution. Chang Cheh directs; Lo Lieh, Chao Hsiu Yen co-star. 89 min. C/Rtg R The Jade Raksha (Yu Luo Cha) (1968)After her family was killed by a criminal answering to Yan, a young girl grew up to be a dangerous swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei)... and she now roams the country in the guise of a ghost, slaying all unfortunate enough to share his name. Ho Meng-hua directs; Tang Ching, Yeung Chi Hing co-star. 93 min. C/Rtg NR The Bells Of Death (Duo Hun Ling) (1968)Wei Fu (Chang Yi) was once a simple woodcutter. After a trio of brigands killed his kin, however, he committed to martial arts training... and made sure his mother's belled bracelet would be the last thing the murderers ever saw. Feng Yueh directs; Chin Ping, Chiu Sam-yin co-star. 84 min. C/Rtg NR The Sword Of Swords (Shen Dao) (1968)After prize student Ling (Jimmy Wang Yu) outed rival Fang (Tien Fang) as a traitor to the school, the maste