Picking up where Volume One left off, this sophomore collection of Hong Kong cinema classics draws together many of the best films from the final years of the Shaw Brothers studio, proving that while the end was nigh, these merchants of martial arts mayhem weren’t going to go out without a fight! Armed with stunning special features and ravishing new restorations, this boxset is even bigger and bolder than the last one. Specs for Arrow's ShawScope 2 leaked the other day (the official announcement is tomorrow): Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork The Right-Hand Man - An Interview with Producer Lawrence Wong Kung Fu and Dancing - An Interview with Actor Robert Makīorn to Be Bad - An Interview with Actor Johnny Wangĭisciples of Shaolin - An Interview with Stuntmen Hung Sun-Nam and Tony Tam Instructors of Death - Grindhouse Presentation Supplemental Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng ![]() ![]() High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationġ.0 DTS-HD MA Mono Cantonese Audio with Newly Translated English Subtitlesġ.0 DTS-HD MA Mono English Audio (Synced Best possible From Instructors of Death Print)Ĭommentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng and Actor / Martial Artist Michael Worth HD Transfer from the Original Negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio "Kung Fu Bob" O'BrienĢ4 Page Booklet Notes - "From Martial Club to Instructors of Death" by Barry Forshaw Gloss O-Ring slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. Rival fight schools, an old master and beautifully designed set pieces tumble together in a colourfully kinaesthetic unceasing parade of flying fists and action set pieces. Hui had also starred in various drama serials for Hong Kong's TVB, including "The Foundation", "The Battle Field" and "The New Adventures of Chor Lau Heung".įrom the Celestial DVD release of "Gang Master".A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club starring Kara Wei (THE BRAVE ARCHER 2 and MAD MONKEY KUNG FU) and Gordon Liu (THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN) and directed by Lau Kar-Leung (LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA), affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun combining many elements that lovers of this kind of cinema will be more than appreciative of. In 1999, Hui was nominated the Best Action Choreography for "Generation Pendragon" at the 36th Golden Horse Awards, an honorable acknowledgement to his achievements. He had also choreographed for "The Final Test" and "Woman in Lust". He had starred in "Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars" and "The Blade". After completing his contract with Shaw Brothers, Hui continued to work on-screen with other film companies, while becoming a martial arts choreographer off-screen. He had also starred in the leading role of Hsu Hsiao-Ming's "Gang Master" with Chen Kuan-Tai, Pai Piao and Tai Liang-Chun. Hui then became a stuntman at Shaw Brothers and later an actor, starring in films such as "The Convict Killer" and "Ambitious Kung Fu Girl". ![]() As a youth Hui was sent to a Peking Opera school because his family was impoverished, and he managed to start make a living at age 12 by performing martial arts. Hui was born in 1958 at the Shandong province. The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1993)Īssistant Martial Arts Director (2 films) The Twilight of the Forbidden City (1992)Īll Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993) Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre, Part II (1978) Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Swords (1978)
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