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MY MARTIAL ARTS/WUXIA/KUNG FU COLLECTION
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A Touch of ZenA Touch of Zen
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $5.50
3 hour epic by King Hu. A classic film.
Come Drink with MeCome Drink with Me
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $2.99
Dragon Dynasty releases King Hu's Shaw production. Cheng Pei Pei is excellent, another classic.
The Valiant OnesThe Valiant Ones
Buy used from: $9.72
King Hu's most underrated film, lot's of action accompanied by great kinetic editing.
Kung Fu Classic - Dragon Gate InnKung Fu Classic - Dragon Gate Inn
Buy used from: $13.99
Another classic from King Hu, the most stand out from his "Inn" series.
The 36th Chamber of ShaolinThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $3.26
One of the all time bests! Great release from dragon dynasty W/ RZA doing audio commentary. Thanks Dragon Dynasty!
My Young AuntieMy Young Auntie
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Lau Kar Leung's kung-fu comedy works on all levels! Great release of a significant film.
The One-Armed SwordsmanThe One-Armed Swordsman
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $3.25
Japan Has Zatoichi, so Hong Kong invented The One Armed Swordsman! JImmy Wang Yu and directer Chang Cheh Created a classicand Dragon Dynasty did a superlative job with this one. Bonus commentary w/ David Chute and Andy Klein.
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death')King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death')
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.75
Better known to us westerners as Five Fingers of Death. Dragon Dynasty however has the original language track and a super fun commentary W/ Quentin Tarantino, Elvis Mitchell & David Chute.
The Bride With White HairThe Bride With White Hair
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $5.34
Flying swordsman, Brigitte Lin, witchcraft, and romeo and Juliet style love story all weaved together by Ronny Yu. A great film all around.
The Bride With White Hair 2The Bride With White Hair 2
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $9.59
Worthwhile sequel worth checking out. Brigitte Lin is good as usual as she continues to raise hell with Leslie Chungs family.
Jackie Chan's Police Story (Special Collector's Edition)Jackie Chan's Police Story (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy used from: $3.24
Knockout action, from start to finish. Jackie brings kung fu into the 20th century like no one else ever has. Audio commentary w/ Bey Logan is fun as well.
Police Story 2 (Special Collector's Edition)Police Story 2 (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $4.90
Good sequel has Chan (and poor Maggie Cheung) being terrorized by former films paroled bad guy's. Lot's of explosions and great fight scenes.
Police Story 3: Super CopPolice Story 3: Super Cop
Buy used from: $40.00
HK version (in my opinion) is better than Miramax Supercop release. Jackie Chan meets James Bond as he goes undercover to infiltrate drug ring. Great stuff.
My Lucky StarsMy Lucky Stars
Buy used from: $2.24
Lots of fun with the 3 brothers!
Dragons ForeverDragons Forever
Buy used from: $41.94
jaw dropping action, comedy and romance. My all time favorite film from the 3 brothers!
Drunken MasterDrunken Master
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $2.98
Exciting Chan/Yuen Woo Ping collaboration. Chan's first big success is a pleasure as well as a classic.
Project A (digitally remastered) series I & II DVD boxsetProject A (digitally remastered) series I & II DVD boxset
Buy used from: $48.77
Great early Chan films.
Butterfly Sword (Special Edition)Butterfly Sword (Special Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.08
Lots of flying and beheading!
Zu: Warriors From The Magic Mountain (Digitally Remastered Edition) 2 disc setZu: Warriors From The Magic Mountain (Digitally Remastered Edition) 2 disc set
One of the best films to from China! Tsui Hark's fantasy epic is one of greatest.
Magnificent ButcherMagnificent Butcher
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.37
Did for Sammo what Drunken Master did for chan. Good Flick.
The Moon WarriorsThe Moon Warriors
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Okay Andy Lau Hugs a whale but the rest is amazing! Good fantasy!
Chinese Ghost StoryChinese Ghost Story
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Good trilogy, flying fighting, romance, and giant tongues!
Mr. VampireMr. Vampire
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $3.28
Magic CopMagic Cop
Buy used from: $10.05
HK cop uses Taoist magic to solve mysteries and uncover drug smugglers.
The Water MarginThe Water Margin
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $5.32
Great epic period melodrama. Big cast, and lots of action.
The Brave ArcherThe Brave Archer
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try and get the whole trilogy if you can,goodstuff!
Ashes of Time ReduxAshes of Time Redux
Buy new: $27.49 / Used from: $5.89
Wong Kar wai's loose adaptation of eagle shooting heroes story. Amazing, unique film.
Once Upon A Time In China: CollectionOnce Upon A Time In China: Collection
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $17.28
****
Sword Masters: The Heroic Ones*Shaw Brothers*Sword Masters: The Heroic Ones*Shaw Brothers*
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David Chiang is great in Chang Cheh's classic.
Wheels on MealsWheels on Meals
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Three brother do it again!
Master of the Flying GuillotineMaster of the Flying Guillotine
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Wang Yu Vs. The flying Guilotine!
Swordsman IISwordsman II
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $9.15
Great cast, great fighting, great film! Ric Meyers commentary thumbs up!
Swordsman III - The East is RedSwordsman III - The East is Red
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $12.99
The Royal Tramp CollectionThe Royal Tramp Collection
Buy used from: $4.30
fun wuxia spoof by Stephen Chow
Chop Socky - Cinema Hong KongChop Socky - Cinema Hong Kong
Buy new: $24.49 / Used from: $11.95
Grab a pen and paper when you watch this! Good for beginners if you wanna know HK cinema and build a good collection!
Kung Fu Classic - Avenging EagleKung Fu Classic - Avenging Eagle
Buy used from: $6.00