Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7 - 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

Twelve-disc set includes Lady of Steel (Huang Jiang Nu Xia) (1970)Rescued as a young girl by a nomad after her family was waylaid, Fang Ying Chi (Cheng Pei-pei) matured into a dreaded swordswoman. Trusted to act as courier to deliver intelligence to an embattled general, can she stay on mission when a chance for vengeance appears? Meng-Hua Ho directs; Hua Yueh, Chung-Hsin Huang co-star. 84 min. C/Rtg NR Brothers Five (Wu Hu Tu Long) (1970)Yen Lai (Cheng Pei-pei) has a difficult task awaiting her at the Teng Lung Manor. Not only must she bring together the five Kao brothers in an effort to vanquish a deadly army of assassins-she must also lead them in an act of bloody revenge! Martial arts action from the Shaw Brothers is always a sure bet, and this extravagant thriller is no exception. Co-stars Chin Han, Chang Yi, and, in an early role, Sammo Hung as Inchsecurity escort Chu.Inch 102 min. C/Rtg NR The Crimson Charm (Xue Fu Men) (1971)The bandit gang known as the Crimson Charm chose to massacre those who lethally stood up to their chieftain's son. They should have been more thorough, as three survivors (Chang Yi, Ivy Ling Po, Shih Szu) bound their wounds and swore their vengeance. Huang Feng directs; Fang Mian, James Nam Gung-Fan co-star. 95 min. C/Rtg NR The Shadow Whip (Ying Zi Shen Bian) (1971)Stunning Shaw Brothers production concerns Yang, a powerful swordfighter who was taught how to handle a whip with perfection by her mysterious mentor. When she discovers that her master was suspected of wiping out a noble family 15 years previously, she sets out find the truth. Now, Yang travels across snowy landscapes while learning that it's not too late to whip it, whip it good. Cheng Pei-pei, Ku Feng, Lee Kwan star. 78 min. C/Rtg NR The Bride From Hell (Gui Xin Niang) (1971)When wanderer Nie Yun Peng (Yang Fang) happened upon his hostess Anu (Margaret Hsing Hui) in the

Twelve-disc set includes Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman (Mo Jian Xia Qing) (1981)Years of a nomadic and violent existence found warrior LI Xunhuan (Ti Lung) finally returned home, and he thought the peace he sought was in his grasp. Unfortunately, his reputation found him the target of ambitious mercenaries seeking to make their reps by besting him in combat. Chor Yuen's ferocious follow-up co-stars Ching LI, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee. 101 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR Ambitious Kung Fu Girl (Hong Fen Dong Jiang Hu) (1981)Martial arts-trained but spoiled merchant's daughter Sze-Sze Tien (Michelle Yim) wanted a partner like the famous hero Ke Chin (Chen Kuan-Tai), and not Fan Yang (Yuen Tak), the colorless associate's son that her father brokered a betrothal to. As she runs off to find her dream man, with Yang in pursuit, she may be in for stunning surprises, in Lu Chun-Ku's action comedy. 95 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR Duel Of The Century (Liu Xiao Feng Zhi Jue Zhan Qian Hou) (1981)Estranged from their former friendship, master swordsmen Shimen Chui-Shiue (Yueh Hua) and Ye Gu-Cheng (Jason Pai Piao) still stunned the community when they announced a public battle to the death. As interest (and wagers) spread, investigator Lu Xiaofeng (Tony Liu) was determined to uncover what really spurred the contest in Chor Yuen's combat-laced mystery. 94 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR The Emperor And His Brother (Shu Jian en Chou Lu) (1981)Rebels chafing under the reign of Ching emperor Chien Lung (Jason Pai Piao) entreated the noble warrior Chen Chia-Lo (Ti Lung) to free a pair of political prisoners. In accomplishing the mission, Chen discovered secrets that could rock the empire to it's foundation. Chor Yuen's lavish and labyrinthine take on the Jin Yong novel co-stars Lo Lieh, Wen Hsueh-Erh. 101 min. In Man