IVL August 31 Shaw Brothers Releases
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IVL August 31 Shaw Brothers Releases
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Gang Master (1982) Director: Hsu Hsiao-ming Cast: Chen Kuan-tai, Austin Wai, Pai Piao, Tai Liang-chun Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis This is no street gang or gang of mobsters. It's a Yuan Dynasty army, out to destroy the Hsien Lung "gang" of anti-Yuan revolutionaries. Their leader is the redoubtable Chen Kuan-tai, the real-life South-East Asian Chinese Martial Arts Tournament champion and master of "Monkey-King Split and Deflecting Arm" kung-fu, who must face paternal murder, brother against brother plots, and shocking discoveries that could change the course of history.
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Golden Seal, The (1971) Director: Tien Feng Cast: Wang Ping, Tsung Hua, Tien Feng, Ku Feng Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis Award-winning actor Ku Feng is Lei Chen-tien, a vicious, cunning, murderous brigand who wants the title treasure. Tsung Hua is Tai Tien-chou, the handsome swordsman who wants to avenge his father's death. Wang Ping is Wu Hsiao-yen, the lovely girl who must disguise herself as a boy to take on this pirate. Tien Feng both directs and co-stars as The Senior Master in this blade and battle-filled adventure of intrigue, treachery, and tragic triumph.
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Happy Trio, The (1975) Director: John Lo Mar Cast: Li Ching, Yeh Feng, Wang Sha Genre: Comedy Synopsis Following the lives of three downtrodden but resilient outcasts, John Lo Mar's gritty social drama paints a sense of realism rarely seen in Hon Kong movies. Li Ching - the best actress of her era - play Ah Chiao is a girl from a rural village stranded in the city, who befriends a kind-hearted transient and a retired actor. They are poor, but they are happy. Although her fortune changes for the better when she becomes a singer, she ultimately learns money can't buy happiness.
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Oath Of Death (1971) Director: Pao Hsueh-li Cast: Lo Lieh, Tien Feng, Frankie We Hung, Ling Ling Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis Pao Hseuh-li started his film career as a cinematographer, beautifully lensing such important films as Golden Swallow. This was one of his films as director. Lo Lieh, soon to be Shaw Brothers' first international star, thanks to King Boxer, stars as Sung Dynasty patriot Chin Liang, who runs afoul of a corrupt and ambitious ex-friend. To avenge the villains' treachery, he must make an oath of death, purposely maiming himself to accomplish his ultimate triumph.
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| Sunday, 8/20/2006 |
Joy Sales August 18 Releases
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Cheerful Wind (1981) Director: Hou Hsiao Hsien Cast: Kenny Bee Chan-To, Anthony Chan Yau, Feng Fei Fei
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Don't Forget The Promise (1980) Director: Liu Li Li Cast: Yin Hsia, Kenny Bee, Li Lie, Zhou Shao Dong Synopsis Kenny Bee stars in this movie about a pair of star-crossed lovers whose match-made in heaven almost becomes foiled by meddling relatives. But the love that these two have for each other is so true and pure that the hindrance is merely a test of hearts.
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Hero Of The Time (1979) Director: Hseih Kwong Nam Cast: Dorian Tan Tao Liang, Chung Wa, Hu Jien, Chen Sing Synopsis When a vicious gang starts to pressurise a small town, a government official (Tan Tao Liang), is despatched to resolve the problem. The plot remains on well trodden turf with Manchus seeking to obtain a secret document and Ming patriots rallying round against them.
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Love Across The Bridge (1977) Director: Yang Dao Cast: Joan Lin, Charlie Chin
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Shining Spring Cast: Ke Jun Hsung, Joan Lin
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Touch Of Fair Lady Director: Bai Jing Rui Cast: Joan Lin, Charlie Chin, Xie Ling Ling, Hu Jien
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Kam & Ronson August 8 Releases
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Curse Of The Sun (2004) Director: Kittipong Panyataweesap Cast: Paul Wisut Carrley, Sitiporn Niyom, Ornjira Lamwilai
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Kam & Ronson August 3 Releases
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Bride In Shangri-La (2005) Director: Zhang Jiarui Cast: Zhang Jingchu, Yin Xiaotian, Cui Zheming
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| Friday, 8/18/2006 |
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Joy Sales August 29 Fortune Star Digitally Remastered Releases
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The Postman Fights Back (1981) Director: Ronny Yu Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Cherie Chung Synopsis Tumultuous China is about to fall apart at the seams under the rule of egomaniacal warlords. Aspiring to proclaim himself emperor. President Yuan conspires with a horde of villainous bandits to weed out dissident warlords. Fu Jun (Chow Yun Fat) and three others are fooled into delivering necessary weaponry, without knowing the hidden treachery. Brutally ambushed time and again, the gang senses something foul and refuses to be part of the conspiracy. Their desperate attempts to resist, however, all go in vain. They are left with no choice but to right their wrongs. DVD Specs
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Duel To The Death (1982) Director: Ching Siu Tung Cast: Chui Siu Keung, Liu Sung Yen, Flora Cheong Synopsis The story is about a contest, held once every 10 years between Japanese Ninjas and Chinese Shaolin monks. In this century's event, the two chosen participants have become friends, and combine forces to defeat an enemy. DVD Specs
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Joy Sales August 18 Fortune Star Digitally Remastered Releases
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Once Upon A Time In China Box Set Director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jet Li The box set contains:
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*This box set is the same as IVL's box set. If you own IVL's box set, there is no reason to buy Joy Sales' box set. |
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In September, Mega Star will release two more DVDs in its Mega Star Collection...
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| Wednesday, 8/16/2006 |
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Mega Star August 24 Releases
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Dragon Family (1988) Director: Lau Ka Wing Cast: Andy Lau, Alan Tam, Rex Mok Synopsis Hong Kong's godfather Dragon firmly believes his under world should turn legitimate, but White Wolf, No. 2 in command, starts to challenge the old man. His two assistants, Joseph and Kirk, who intend to take over the narcotic trade, set a trap for Tom, one of Dragon's six sons. In the melee, Kirk kills Dragon. At the same time Joseph kills White Wolf and sets his foot in the high society. Dragon's sons, Charles and David turn to Alan, Dragon's former killer for help. Burning with vengeance, the brothers and Alan come out guns ablaze. Specs
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Last Blood, The (1990) Director: Wong Jing Cast: Alan Tam, Andy Lau, Eric Tsang Synopsis The Japanese terrorists declare that they are going to kill Daka Lama when he visits Singapore. Singaporean CID Stone and the Interpol officer Ray are designated to protect Daka, but Daka is seriously hurt by the terrorist. At the same time, a Hong Kong tourist, Ling, who is born on the same date as Daka, is also wounded. Both patients need a blood donation. But as they are of a special blood group, only three people in Singapore can help. They need the blood by 11:00 pm. An urgent search for blood donors, both by the police and the terrorists, thus begins... Specs
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Lung Fung Restaurant (1990) Director: Poon Man Kit Cast: Stephen Chow, Max Mok, Ellen Chan, Charine Chan Synopsis Dragon and Pool are fast friends with a triad background. Dragon gets familiar with Gigi in an argument. After that, Dragon finds himself falling in love with Gigi. Yet, she shows no affection to him. At a life and death moment, Dragon saves Gigi and really touches her. They live together afterwards. Unfortunately, both of them have an inexplicable history which is a thwart to their love. Although Gigi tries very hard to alter her lifestyle, Dragon remains unchanged and could not stop fighting for his friends. They finally agree that they can no longer live together and get apart. Specs
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Moment Of Romance II, A (1992) Director: Benny Chan Cast: Aaron Kwok, Wu Chien Lien, Kwok Tsun On, Anthony Wong Synopsis A determined Mainland immigrant finds herself on the run from triad gangsters after accidentally witnessing a hit. Specs
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Scarred Memory (1996) Director: Ray Leung Cast: Veronica Yip, Simon Yam Synopsis A gangster patient receives brain damage due to the malpractice of a female doctor who is recently a rape victim and still emotionally disturbed. She is determined to nurse the gangster back to health again and gradually falls in love with the tame and innocent man who supposedly is a dangerous monster before he is ill. Memory will one day come back to both of them and the fact that he is the one who raped her in his irresponsible past will finally prove that love cannot overcome the burden of hurt and guilt. Specs
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Tigers, The (1991) Director: Eric Tsang Cast: Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Felix Wing, Miu Kiu Wai, Ken Tong Synopsis A special crime squad led by Sergeant Leung is famous for their successes in fighting crime. The members, Tony, Miao, Wong, Andy and their leader are working together like a family. In one of their anti-narcotics mission, Leung finds that Ken, his brother-in-law, is one of the gang and releases him. But Leung keeps Ken's money. Out of greed, Tony and the others share the money among themselves. Ken pleads to ICAC. Sergeant Leung is fired and commits suicide. His followers are determined to kill Ken. After a series of gun fights, Miao is shot by Ken, who is then shot by Andy. Not wanting to involve others in the murder case, Andy kills himself. Specs
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| Saturday, 8/12/2006 |
Mei Ah August 19 Releases
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Love Undercover 3 (2006)
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Joy Sales August 11 Releases
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General Stone (1976) Director: Tao Hung Cast: Dorian Tam, Shang Kuan Ling Feng
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Panorama August 10 Releases
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Tora-san's Marriage Counselor (1984) Director: Yoji Yamada Cast: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Taisaku Akino, Rie Nakahara, Tsunehiko Watase, Jun Miho Synopsis The 33rd instalment in the Tora-san series. Tora-san meets an old friend whom he hasn't seen for a number of years. His friend is now a married man. He has abandoned his wandering life and settled down. This makes Tora-san feels sorry for himself. So, when he meets a pretty but troubled barber (Rie Nakahara), who was unable to hold down a steady job and wants to become a wanderer, Tora-san urges her marry someone reliable and stop being unrealistic. He accompanies her to Nemuro where she falls for a motorcycle rider at a circus. Later, when Tora-san is attending the wedding of neighbor Akemi (Jun Miho, in her series debut), he and the barber are reunited again.
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| Tuesday, 8/8/2006 |
Universe August 11 Releases
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Feel It Say It... (2006) Director: Bennie Chan Cast: Eric Kot, Candy Lo Synopsis Real Love that is able to blend one's soul and desire, may be one of the most difficult things to achieve. Zmon and his assistant Cathy run a VD clinic perfectly well until they feel that the love from their lovers Freephy and Tao Bing is bleaching. In order to find and prove there is the other man/woman, Zmon and Cathy follow Freephy and Tao Bing and discover that the two are now falling in love. How will the relationship between the four guys 3 couples end with... Who will have the true love and get the perfect love experience in ending...
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Rampo Noir (2005) Director: Suguru Takeuchi, Akio Jissoji, Hisayasu Sato, Atsushi Kaneko Cast: Tadanobu Asano, Hiroki Narimiya, Ryuhei Matsuda Synopsis This is an eclectic compilation of four stylistically different films, based on the masterpieces of great Japanese mystery writer, Rampo Edogawa (a pseudonym based on Edgar Allan Poe). These dark narratives, entitled Mar's Canal, The Hell Of Mirrors, The Caterpillar and Insect, are mysterious forays into grotesque and erotic fantasy worlds.
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| Monday, 8/7/2006 |
Asia Video August 4 Releases
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Masked Rider: The First (2005) [Limited Edition] Director: Takao Nagaishi Cast: Masaya Kikawada, Hassei Takano Disc 1 - Film
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Masked Rider: 13 Riders Special (2002) Director: Ryuta Tasaki Cast: Takamasa Suga, Satoshi Matsuda
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Panorama July 27 Releases
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April Story (1998) Director: Shunji Iwai Cast: Takako Matsu Synopsis Long awaited spring is just around the corner when Uzuki Nireno bids goodbye to her family and leaves Hokkaido. She is moving to Tokyo to attend a university, a new apartment, a new campus, a new neighbour, a new bicycle, a new book shop, and a new view adorned by dancing cherry blossoms petals. One day, when introducing herself during her homeroom orientation, Uzuki finds herself unexpectedly embarrassed by an innocent question asked by a fellow student. "Why did you choose this university?" For indeed, Uzuki's secret motivation was somewhat a frivolous one...
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| Thursday, 8/3/2006 |
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Joy Sales August 10 Fortune Star Digitally Remastered Releases
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Crime Story (1993) Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng Synopsis The scenes of blooding power by Kirk Wong + the powerful action by Jackie Chan = Crime Story. In development for three years, this was the first time a Jackie Chan movie was based on an actual event. Jackie Chan is Eddie Chan, a guilt-ridden cop trying to silence his demons from a recent shoot-out who is assigned to rescue kidnapped businessman Huang Yifei (Law Far-Ting). It is a trail that leads Chan and his partner, Hung (Kent Cheng) from Hong Kong to Taipei and back to Hong Kong. As the trail gets warmer, Chan begins to suspect that there is internal forces-including Hung - who seem to be working against him. The ensuing battle bursts onto the streets in fierce gunfire and explosions. Will Chan be able to bring Hung to book? Will he be able to snatch Huang back from the hands of his kidnappers? Crime Story grossed over HK$2700 at the box office in Hong Kong and was the #7 film in 1993. Awards
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All About Ah-Long (1989) Director: Johnnie To Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Sylvia Chang, Huang Kun Husen Synopsis Johnnie To - "All About Ah-Long" - The most touching story around the city. An important turning point for Johnnie To of using the sensational technique to process the story for the first time. A sentimental family saga which follows Ah Long, a former gang member, through imprisonment, separation from his well-to-do wife, and eventual reunion with his son and the woman he loves... All About Ah-Long grossed over HK$3100 at the box office in Hong Kong and was the #4 film in 1989. Awards
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| Tuesday, 8/1/2006 |
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IVL August 10 Shaw Brothers Releases
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Amorous Lotus Pan, The (1992) Director: Li Han-hsiang Cast: Shan Li-wen, Huang Mei-tsing, Chin Jen-shu Genre: Erotic Synopsis Helmed by the aesthetic Li Han-hsiang, The Amorous Lotus Pan features former Blue Jeans band member Shan Li-wen in a dual role as Wu Sung and Hsimen Ching. The reverse narrative tells the story of Wu Sung, who was pardoned from prison and seek the libidinous Pan Chin-lien (Huang Mei-tsing) to avenge his brother's death. The remorseful Pan recounted her pathetic life, which began when she was traded to the rich Changs as a maid. But she was raped by her master and flirted with Hsimen Ching and other gentleman callers...
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Convict Killer, The (1980) Director: Chu Yuan Cast: Ti Lung, Pai Piao, Ching Li, Liu Yung Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis Director Chu Yuan teams with star Ti Lung and famed novelist Chu Yu for this intriguing, exciting production which weaves mystery and suspense in with the kung-fu action. Ti comes on like Humphrey Bogart, playing a framed kung-fu master who's seeking revenge after fifteen years in prison. Our anti-hero survives one attempt on his life after another before the final surprise plot twist and the last convict is killed...
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Devil's Mirror, The (1972) Director: Sun Chung Cast: Shu Pei-pei, Liu Tan, Li Chia-hsien, Ching Miao, Wang Hsia Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis This is Sun Chung's very first film for the Shaw Brothers, making it especially interesting and important. He hit the ground running with this action-filled tale of a "Devil Girl" who is setting one clan against another to get her hands on two amazing mirrors with supernatural powers. Only a noble swordsman (played by Liu Tan) and beautiful swordswoman (played by The Thundering Sword star Shu Pei-pei) can stop her.
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Long Chase, The (1971) Director: Ho Meng-hua Cast: Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh, Chuan Yuan Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis The chase may be long, but the action is fast and furious is this tale of a dart master-for-hire and the innkeeper's daughter who loves him. He's under deadly threat from a police officer after he assassinates a Government Minister, while she's the target of murderous local bandits. The consummately versatile director, soon to be declared a master of the "esoteric weapon" kung-fu film, develops his style with this sharp thriller that really gets to the point.
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Prince Charming (1984) Director: Wong Jing Cast: Kenny Bee, Cherie Chung Cho-hung, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Nat Chen Pai-chiang Genre: Comedy Synopsis Take three of the most attractive women - Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Cherie Chung Cho-hung and Rosamund Kwan, to ever grace the Hong Kong screen, mix them with two of the most lovable rogues (Kenny Bee and Nat Chen Pai-chiang), place them in the exotic beauty of Hawaii. Prince Charming is one of the first huge hits by director-writer Wong Jing, Hong Kong's most prolific filmmaker of the past twenty years. The result is a top 10 box office winner for 1984, and Shaw Brothers biggest success of the year.
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IVL July 27 Shaw Brothers Releases
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Big Sting, The (1997) Director: Lu Chun-ku Cast: Liu Yung, Liang Chia-jen, Liang Yun-hsin, Wang Yu, Hu Chin Genre: Comedy Synopsis If the Three Stooges had been Chinese, with one a woman, this could very well have been one of their movies. Veteran director Lu Chun-ku leads handsome Liu Yung, pretty Liang Yun-hsin, and "Thundering Mantis," Liang Chia-jen on a madcap mixup filled with cons, double crosses, and triple plots. Add "Dirty Ho" himself, Wang Yu, to the proceedings, and you've got a winner for any fans of action or comedy.
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Flag Of Iron, The (1980) Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Kuo Chue, Chiang Sheng, Wang Li, Lu Feng, Lung Tien-chiang Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis When director Chang Cheh discovered the highly acrobative "The Five Venoms", who were all well versed with exotic martial arts weapons, this created a new spark for his use of bizarre weapons in his films. The Flag Of Iron is good clan versus bad clan in a movie so filled with "don't-blink-or-you-will-miss-something" gags, you will need to watch it over and over again so you can see the things you missed.
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Lady Of The Law (1975) Director: Shen Chiang Cast: Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Chang Pei-shan, Yang Chi-ching Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis This is one of writer/director Shen Chiang's last films, but it's an incredible action-packed adventure of a female Lone Ranger, decades before Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon made feminist-empowerment kung-fu films an international phenomenon. The wonderful Shih Szu is the title character, with Shaw Brothers' first international star, Lo Lieh, joining her as an adoring associate. Together they track down the dirty deeds and duplicity of a raping and robbing masked bandit, before, literally, riding off toward their next adventure...!
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Mighty One, The (1972) Director: Joseph Kuo Cast: Ivy Ling Po, Ling Yun, Lu Ping Genre: Martial Arts Synopsis The famed Ivy Ling Po (Temple Of The Red Lotus) stars as a mysterious swordswoman dedicated to keeping the five volume "Five Generations Fighting Methods" kung-fu manual out of evil-doers' hands. She joins Ling Yun, star of The Iron Buddha, who plays a hero known only as the Roving Knight to fight, train, then fight again -- facing such characters as The Six-Armed Giant and The 1000-Cut in this action-packed adventure.
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Starlets For Sale (1977) Director: Hsu Cheng-hung Cast: Ai Ti, Shaw Yin-yin, Yu Yung, Chen Wei-ying, Ling Tai Genre: Erotic Synopsis Acclaimed actor of the '60s, Lu Chi directed soft porn in the '70s pushing the envelope with Starlets For Sale by showing female pubic hair for the first time in Chinese film. The film is a commentary on the contradictions between sex and Hong Kong's hidden attitudes about them. One of the top grossing films of 1977, it's about how several women who because they are unable to resolve sexual and moral issues they resort to schizophrenic behavior.
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