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Five Venoms (The) AKA Wu du AKA Five Deadly Venoms AKA Pick Your Poison (Blu-ray) (1978)
Five Complete Strangers, The Perfect Inheritence Treasure, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?Director: Cheh Chang
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan (2009)
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Subtitles:English, English HoH, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: King Boxer
*The Film (105:57)
Audio Commentary by David Desser, co-editor of "The Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema" and "The Cinema of Hong Kong" (2021)
"Tony Rayns on King Boxer" 2021 video appreciation (42:56)
2004 interview with director Chung Chang-wha by Frédéric Ambroisine (39:53)
2007 interview with actor Wang Ping by Frédéric Ambroisine (25:51)
2005 interview with Korean cinema expert Cho Young-jung, author of "Chung Chang-wha: Man of Action" by Frédéric Ambroisine (33:24)
"Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Part 1" documentary (49:36)
Alternate "Five Fingers of Death" Opening Credits (1:26)
Trailers:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:51)
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:24)
- German Theatrical Trailer 1 (3:20)
- German Theatrical Trailer 2 (3:47)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
- U.S. TV Spot (0:28)
- U.S. Radio Spot (0:55)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:06)
Image Gallery (53 images)
DISC TWO: The Boxer from Shantung
*The Film (134:24)
2007 interview with actor Chen Kuan-tai by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:43)
2004 interview with assistant director John Woo by Frédéric Ambroisine (31:49)
2003 interview with actor David Chiang by Frédéric Ambroisine (8:02)
"Double Masters" 2007 conversation between actors Chen Kuan-tai and Ku Feng filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (13:46)
Alternate Opening Credits:
- Partial Original HK Credits (2:24)*
- Alternate English Credits (2:19)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:36)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
- U.S. TV Spot (0:52)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:13)
Image Gallery
DISC THREE
Five Shaolin Masters
*The Film (109:42)
"Tony Rayns on Chang Cheh" 2021 video appreciation (36:46)
2005 interview with actor Kong Do by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:55)
"Elegant Trails: David Chiang" 2003 Celestial Pictures documentary (8:04)
"Elegant Trails: Ti Lung" 2003 Celestial Pictures documentary (9:30)
Alternate "Five Masters of Death" Opening Credits (10:23)
Trailer Gallery:
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (69 images)
Shaolin Temple
*The Film – Restored Version (119:59, HD)
*The Film - Alternate Standard Definition Version (121:57, SD)*
Alternate Opening Credits Sequences:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Credits (2:12)
- U.S. "Death Chamber" Theatrical Credits (1:39)
- Alternate English Credits Sequence (0:43)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:54)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:00)
Image Gallery (27 images)
DISC FOUR: Mighty Peking Man
*The Film - Restored Version (89:30)
*The Film - "Unrestored" Standard Definition Version (90:21)
Audio Commentary on the restored version by film historian Travis Crawford (2021)
2021 interview with suit designer Keizo Murase by Daisuke Sato and Yoshikazu Ishii (19:23)
2003 interview with director Ho Meng-hua by Frédéric Ambroisine (24:04)
2004 interview with actor Ku Feng by Frédéric Ambroisine (7:18)
Behind-the-Scenes Super 8 Footage from the archives of Keizo Murase (28:30)
Alternate Opening Credits:
- "Goliathon" Theatrical Opening Credits (1:18)
- "Goliathon" TV Credits (1:11)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (1:59)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
- Dutch Theatrical Trailer (2:51)
- U.S. TV Spot (0:35)
- U.S. Re-release Theatrical Trailer (2:27)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
Image Gallery (90 images)
DISC FIVE
Challenge of the Masters
*The Film (97:10)
"Tony Rayns on Lau Kar-leung" 2021 video appreciation (28:36)
2002 interview with actor Gordon Liu by Frédéric Ambroisine (20:25)
Textless Opening Credits (3:12)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer #1 (4:07)
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer #2 (1:19)
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer #3 (2:06)
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer #4 (4:07)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:04)
Image Gallery (29 images)
Executioners from Shaolin
*The Film (100:14)
2007 interview with actor Chen Kuan-tai by Frédéric Ambroisine (17:29)
Alternate English Credits (2:59)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:55)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer #1 (1:07)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer #2 (1:05)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
Image Gallery (22 images)
DISC SIX: Chinatown Kid
*The Film - International Version (114:37)
*The Film - Alternate Version (90:14)
Audio Commentary by author Terrence J. Brady (2021)
2001 Select Scene Video Commentary by co-star Susan Shaw (23:43)
"Elegant Trails: Fu Sheng" 2003 Celestial Pictures documentary (7:21)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:27)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:04)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:35)
- U.S. TV Spot (0:32)
- U.K. VHS Promo (2:37)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
Image Gallery (60 images)
DISC SEVEN
*The Film (102:17)
Audio Commentary by critic Simon Abrams (2021)
2003 interview with actor Lo Meng by Frédéric Ambroisine (19:12)
"Chang Cheh: The Master" 2003 Celestial Pictures documentary (17:31)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:34)
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:00)
- U.S. TV Spot (0:34)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
Image Gallery (26 images)
Crippled Avengers
*The Film (106:34)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (26 images)
DISC EIGHT
Heroes of the East
*The Film (104:58)
Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements, author of "A Brief History of the Martial Arts" (2021)
"Tony Rayns on Heroes of the East and Dirty Ho" 2021 video appreciation (30:21)
2003 interview with actor Yasuaki Kurata by Frédéric Ambroisine (25:24)
Alternate "Shaolin Challenges Ninja" Opening Credits (2:29)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:16)
- U.S. TV Spot (1:09)
- U.S. VHS Promo (0:35)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:18)
Image Gallery (36 images)
Dirty Ho
*The Film (103:29)
Alternate English Credits:
- "Dirty Ho" (3:21)
- "Dirty Avengers" (3:08)
Trailer Gallery:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (4:04)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:11)
Image Gallery (38 images)
DISC NINE (CD)
Shawn De Wolfe Library Music from "Shaolin Temple", "Mighty Peking Man", and "Chinatown Kid" (51:40; 21 tracks)
1. "Victorian Mystery" (0:45)
2. "Red Mud" (2:37)
3. "Forces d'integration" (3:21)
4. "Pays de Legende" (1:56)
5. "Suppression" (0:57)
6. "Revolt" (3:30)
7. "The Jam" (3:11)
8. "Wheeling and Dealing" (3:18)
9. "Always" (3:10)
10. "Smokin' Joe" (3:02)
11. "Atlantis" (2:45)
12. "Ooze" (3:19)
13. "Cold Funk" (1:24)
14. "Early Rise" (1:43)
15. "Wheel Man" (2:59)
16. "Hit Link I" (0:29)
17. "Hit Link V" (0:35)
18. "Race With Time" (2:42)
19. "Fun Seeker" (3:50)
20. "Hard Hitter" (2:53)
21. "No Way" (3:14)
DISC TEN (CD)
Shawn De Wolfe Library Music from "The Five Venoms", "Crippled Avengers", and "Dirty Ho" (52:29 ;29 tracks)
1. "Complaint" (1:55)
2. "La Planete Noire" (1:58)
3. "Rosee d'espace 2" (1:19)
4. "Wide Horizons" (4:28)
5. "Ice Floe" (2:09)
6. "Snowbirds" (2:43)
7. "Black Mist" (2:10)
8. "Drama Sting No. 3" (0:10)
9. "Nightwalker" (3:16)
10. "Guilty Secret" (2:49)
11. "Climax" (0:27)
12. "Stab in the Dark" (1:40)
13. "Stairway to Beyond" (2:23)
14. "Paul Lewis" (2:00)
15. "Spinecharge" (1:24)
16. "The Long Wait" (1:45)
17. "Industrial Project" (3:29)
18. "Le Styx" (2:31)
19. "Space Stinger" (0:22)
20. "Jungle Song" (2:06)
21. "Gun Runner" (1:43)
22. "Underworld" (0:59)
23. "Counterspy [Main Theme]" (2:03)
24. "Tension Trip" (0:48)
25. "Crime Club" (1:02)
26. "Violent Payoff" (0:39)
27. "Violence Link 1" (0:07)
28. "Troubled Mind" (2:31)
29. "Fast Moving Stranger" (1:33) -
Subtitles:English (for Mandarin and Cantonese), English HoH (for English) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in a slipbox - in a digibook with artowrk by Sam Gilbey, Matthew Griffin, Chris Malbon, Jacob Phillips, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates - with an illustrated 60-page collectors' book featuring new writing by David Desser, Terrence J. Brady and James Flower, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon Abrams
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Five Shaolin Masters" (109:42)
"Tony Rayns on Chang Cheh" 2021 video appreciation (36:46)
"An Interview with Kong Do" 2005 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:55)
Elegant Trails:
- "Elegant Trails: Ti Lung" 2003 featurette (9:30)
- "Elegant Trails: David Chiang" 2003 featurette (8:04)
U.S. Opening Credits ("Five Masters of Death") (10:23)
Trailer Gallery:
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (69 images)
* "Shaolin Temple" Restored Version (HD) (119:59)
* "Shaolin Temple" Alternate Standard Definition Version (Upscaled SD) (121:57)*
Alternate Opening Credits:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Credits (2:12)
- US Theatrical Credits ("Death Chamber") (1:39)
- Alternate English Title Sequence (0:43)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:54)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:00)
Image Gallery (26 images)
DISC TWO
* "The Five Venoms" (102:17)
Audio Commentary by critic Simon Abrams (2021)
"An Interview with Lo Meng" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (19:12)
"The Master: Chang Cheh" 2003 documentary (17:32)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:34)
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:00)
- US TV Spot (0:34)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
Image Gallery (25 images)
* "Crippled Avengers" (106:34)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (25 images) -
Subtitles:English (for Mandarin and Cantonese), English HoH (for English) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE: King Boxer
* The Film (105:57)
Audio Commentary by David Desser, co-editor of "The Journal of Japanese and Korean Cinema" and "The Cinema of Hong Kong" (2021)
"Tony Rayns on King Boxer" 2021 video appreciation (42:56)
"From Korea to Hong Kong: Interviews with Chung Chang-wha" 2003-04 interviews filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (39:54)
"Chung Chang-wha, The Man of Action: An Interview with Cho Young-Jung" 2005 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (33:24)
"An Interview with Wang Ping" 2007 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (25:51)
"Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu" part 1 of a 3-part 2003 documentary (49:36)
US Opening Credits ("5 Fingers of Death") (1:26)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer 1 (3:51)
- HK Theatrical Trailer 2 (3:24)
- German Theatrical Trailer 1 (3:20)
- German Theatrical Trailer 2 (3:47)
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
- US TV Spot (0:28)
- US Radio Spot (0:55)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:06)
Image Gallery (53 images)
DISC TWO: The Boxer from Shantung
* The Film (134:25)
"An Interview with David Chiang" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (31:49)
"Chen Kuan-tai Story (Part 1)" 2007 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:43)
"Double Masters: An Interview with Ku Feng and Chen Kuan-tai" 2007 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (13:46)
"Working with Chang Cheh: An Interview with John Woo" 2004 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (8:02)
Alternate Opening Credits:
- Partial Original HK Credits (2:24)*
- Alternate English Credits (2:19)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:36)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
- US TV Spot (0:52)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:13)
Image Gallery (35 images)
DISC THREE
Five Shaolin Masters
* The Film (109:42)
"Tony Rayns on Chang Cheh" 2021 video appreciation (36:46)
"An Interview with Kong Do" 2005 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:55)
Elegant Trails:
- "Elegant Trails: Ti Lung" 2003 featurette (9:30)
- "Elegant Trails: David Chiang" 2003 featurette (8:04)
US Opening Credits ("Five Masters of Death") (10:23)
Trailer Gallery:
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (69 images)
Shaolin Temple
* The Film: Restored Version (HD) (119:59)
* The Film: Alternate Standard Definition Version (Upscaled SD) (121:57)*
Alternate Opening Credits:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Credits (2:12)
- US Theatrical Credits ("Death Chamber") (1:39)
- Alternate English Title Sequence (0:43)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:54)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:00)
Image Gallery (26 images)
DISC FOUR: Mighty Peking Man
* The Film: Restored Version (HD) (89:30)
* The Film: Unrestored Version (upscaled SD) (90:21)
Audio Commentary on the restored version by film historian Travis Crawford (2021)
"An Interview with Ho Meng-Hua" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (24:04)
"Interview with Keizo Murase" 2021 interview conducted by Daisuke Sato and Yoshikazu Ishii (19:23)
"Working with Ho Meng-Hua: An Interview with Ku Feng" 2004 interview excerpt filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (7:18)
Behind-the-Scenes Super 8 Footage from the archives of Keizo Murase (SD) (28:30)
Alternate US Credits:
- Goliathon Theatrical Opening (1:18)
- Goliathon TV Credits (1:11)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:23)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
- Dutch Theatrical Trailer (2:51)
- US Theatrical Trailer (1:59)
- US TV Spot (0:35)
- US Re-release Trailer (2:27)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
Image Gallery (90 images)
DISC FIVE
Challenge of the Masters
* The Film (97:10)
"Tony Rayns on Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin" 2021 video appreciation (28:36)
"An Interview with Gordon Liu" 2002 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (20:24)
Textless Opening Credits (3:12)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer 1 (4:07)
- HK Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:19)
- HK Theatrical Trailer 3 (2:06)
- HK Theatrical Trailer 4 (4:07)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:04)
Image Gallery (28 images)
Executioners from Shaolin
* The Film (100:14)
"Chen Kuan-tai Story (Part 2)" 2007 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (17:30)
Alternate English Credits (2:59)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:55)
- US Theatrical Trailer 1 (1:07)
- US Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:05)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
Image Gallery (21 images)
DISC SIX: Chinatown Kid
* The Film: International Version (114:37)
* The Film: Alternate Version (90:14)
Audio Commentary by author Terrence J. Brady (2021)
"Susan Shaw: An Interview About Chinatown Kid" 2001 interview and select scene commentary filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (23:43)
"Elegant Trails: Fu Sheng" 2005 featurette (7:21)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:27)
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:04)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:35)
- US TV Spot (0:32)
- UK VHS Promo (2:37)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
Image Gallery (60 images)
DISC SEVEN
* The Film (102:17)
Audio Commentary by critic Simon Abrams (2021)
"An Interview with Lo Meng" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (19:12)
"The Master: Chang Cheh" 2003 documentary (17:32)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:34)
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:00)
- US TV Spot (0:34)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
Image Gallery (25 images)
Crippled Avengers
* The Film (106:34)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (25 images)
DISC EIGHT
Heroes of the East
* The Film (104:58)
Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements, author of "A Brief History of the Martial Arts" (2021)
"Tony Rayns on Heroes of the East and Dirty Ho" 2021 video appreciation (30:20)
"From Japan to Hong Kong: An Interview with Yasuaki Kurata" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (25:24)
Alternate Opening Credits ("Shaolin Challenges Ninja")(2:29)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:16)
- US TV Spot (1:09)
- US VHS Promo (0:35)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:18)
Image Gallery (35 images)
Dirty Ho
* The Film (103:29)
Alternate Opening Credits:
- "Dirty Ho" (3:21)
- "Dirty Avengers" (3:08)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:04)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:11)
Image Gallery (37 images)
DISC NINE (CD)
Shawn De Wolfe Library Music from "Shaolin Temple", "Mighty Peking Man", and "Chinatown Kid" (51:40; 21 tracks)
1. "Victorian Mystery" (0:45)
2. "Red Mud" (2:37)
3. "Forces d'integration" (3:21)
4. "Pays de Legende" (1:56)
5. "Suppression" (0:57)
6. "Revolt" (3:30)
7. "The Jam" (3:11)
8. "Wheeling and Dealing" (3:18)
9. "Always" (3:10)
10. "Smokin' Joe" (3:02)
11. "Atlantis" (2:45)
12. "Ooze" (3:19)
13. "Cold Funk" (1:24)
14. "Early Rise" (1:43)
15. "Wheel Man" (2:59)
16. "Hit Link I" (0:29)
17. "Hit Link V" (0:35)
18. "Race With Time" (2:42)
19. "Fun Seeker" (3:50)
20. "Hard Hitter" (2:53)
21. "No Way" (3:14)
DISC TEN (CD)
Shawn De Wolfe Library Music from "The Five Venoms", "Crippled Avengers", and "Dirty Ho" (52:29 ;29 tracks)
1. "Complaint" (1:55)
2. "La Planete Noire" (1:58)
3. "Rosee d'espace 2" (1:19)
4. "Wide Horizons" (4:28)
5. "Ice Floe" (2:09)
6. "Snowbirds" (2:43)
7. "Black Mist" (2:10)
8. "Drama Sting No. 3" (0:10)
9. "Nightwalker" (3:16)
10. "Guilty Secret" (2:49)
11. "Climax" (0:27)
12. "Stab in the Dark" (1:40)
13. "Stairway to Beyond" (2:23)
14. "Paul Lewis" (2:00)
15. "Spinecharge" (1:24)
16. "The Long Wait" (1:45)
17. "Industrial Project" (3:29)
18. "Le Styx" (2:31)
19. "Space Stinger" (0:22)
20. "Jungle Song" (2:06)
21. "Gun Runner" (1:43)
22. "Underworld" (0:59)
23. "Counterspy [Main Theme]" (2:03)
24. "Tension Trip" (0:48)
25. "Crime Club" (1:02)
26. "Violent Payoff" (0:39)
27. "Violence Link 1" (0:07)
28. "Troubled Mind" (2:31)
29. "Fast Moving Stranger" (1:33) -
Subtitles:English (for Mandarin and Cantonese), English HoH (for English) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in a slipbox - in a digibook with artwork by Sam Gilbey, Matthew Griffin, Chris Malbon, Jacob Phillips, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates - with an illustrated 60-page collectors' book featuring new writing by David Desser, Terrence J. Brady and James Flower, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon Abrams
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Five Shaolin Masters" (109:42)
"Tony Rayns on Chang Cheh" 2021 video appreciation (36:46)
"An Interview with Kong Do" 2005 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (22:55)
Elegant Trails:
- "Elegant Trails: Ti Lung" 2003 featurette (9:30)
- "Elegant Trails: David Chiang" 2003 featurette (8:04)
U.S. Opening Credits ("Five Masters of Death") (10:23)
Trailer Gallery:
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (69 images)
* "Shaolin Temple" Restored Version (HD) (119:59)
* "Shaolin Temple" Alternate Standard Definition Version (Upscaled SD) (121:57)*
Alternate Opening Credits:
- Hong Kong Theatrical Credits (2:12)
- US Theatrical Credits ("Death Chamber") (1:39)
- Alternate English Title Sequence (0:43)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:54)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:00)
Image Gallery (26 images)
DISC TWO
* "The Five Venoms" (102:17)
Audio Commentary by critic Simon Abrams (2021)
"An Interview with Lo Meng" 2003 interview filmed by Frédéric Ambroisine (19:12)
"The Master: Chang Cheh" 2003 documentary (17:32)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:34)
- US Theatrical Trailer (2:00)
- US TV Spot (0:34)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
Image Gallery (25 images)
* "Crippled Avengers" (106:34)
Trailer Gallery:
- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:42)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:10)
Image Gallery (25 images) -
Subtitles:English (for Mandarin and Cantonese), English HoH (for English) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Theatrical Trailer (1:00)
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Available with three cover variations, each limited to 66 copies.
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:00)
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Available with three cover variations, each limited to 66 copies.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/UK Arrow releases have lossless audio and the most extras. Note the "Shawscope Volume One" sets have additional films.
The US Dragon Dynasty release has an exclusive commentary but lossy audio.
This has also been released in:
- Japan by Paramount
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Vivendi Visual Entertainment - No cuts (101:35).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Arrow Films - No cuts (102:17)
- Blu-ray ALL Shaw Brothers Presents: Four Films by Chang Cheh America- Arrow Films - No cuts (102:17)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (102:17)
- Blu-ray ALL Shaw Brothers Presents: Four Films by Chang Cheh United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (102:17)
- Blu-ray B Germany- VZ Handelsgesellschaft - No cuts (101:23).
- Blu-ray B Germany- X-Rated - No cuts (101:23).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 23/08/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/10/23UPDATE LOG:
23/08/11: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
05/07/15: Added German X-Rated release.
29/03/17: DVDbeaver.
02/12/21: Added Arrow.
24/10/23: Added US/UK Four Films by Chang Cheh,
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