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Magnificent Butcher AKA Lin shi rong (1979)
A plump butcher student gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school...Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Original Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:English, Chinese (traditional) and Chinese (simplified) removable
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reversible Cover.
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Extras:An Interview with Sammo Hung (7:03) (English language with Chinese or English subtitles)
Sammo Hung MV (3:17)
Original Movie Trailer
New Edited Movie Trailer
Movie Stills Photo Album
Movie Stills Slideshow
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Cantonese 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Only available as part of the "Sammo Hung Action Collection Boxset" with "Encounters of the Spooky Kind" and "Knockabout"
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
Cast Biographies
Bonus Trailers:
- 'Last Hurrah For Chivalry'
- 'Heroes Shed No Tears'
- 'Duel To The Death'
- 'Dreadnaught' -
Subtitles:Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English and Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The audio has a very narrow frequency response without notable bass and lack of surround usage. This is essentially a Mono audio track with some subtle Stereo effects.
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Extras:Cast and Crew Biographies
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Subtitles:Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, English and Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery
"Amazing Sammo Hung" Music Video (4:03)
Photo Galleries and Biographies for:
- Sammo Hung
- Yuen Woo-Ping
Original promo material (stills): 4 Posters and set of Lobby Cards
Production Notes
Original Trailer (5:10)
New Trailer (1:15)
Bonus trailers: City Hunter; Hong Kong 1941; The Transporter; Kiss of the Dragon (5:23) -
Subtitles:Chinese and English (dubtitles) (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2:27:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The 5.1 soundtrack has new sound effects and ambient noise.
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Extras:Film Introduction
Photo Gallery
Internet Link
Filmographies for Sammo Hung and Yuen Woo Ping
Bonus Trailers: "le dieu de la guerre (One Armed Boxer)", "Black Mask", "Fist of Legend", "Evil Cult (Kung Fu Colt Master)", "Claws of Steel (Last Hero in China)", "Dr Wai ('Dr Wai: In the Scripture with No Words)", "Tai-Chi Master" and "Shaolin Soccer" -
Subtitles:French (removable)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in a box set entitled "Il était une fois Wong Fei-hung" containing: "Le Maître Chinois (Drunken Master)", "Le Héros Magnifique (Magnificent Butcher)" and "Tigre Blanc (Dreadnaught)".
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Photo Gallery (26 stills)
Biography Showcase:
- Sammo Hung (21:52)
- Yuen Woo-Ping (10:02)
Interviews:
- Sammo Hung (12:51)
- Woo-Ping Yuen (20:14)
Trailer Selection:
- UK Promotional Trailer (1:07)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Further Attractions (bonus trailers & DVD specs):
- "The Big Boss" (1:28, + DVD specs)
- "Fist of Fury" (1:51, + DVD specs)
- "Way of the Dragon" (1:27, + DVD specs)
- "Miracles" (1:13, + DVD specs)
- "Eastern Condors" (1:41, + DVD specs)
- "Iron Monkey" (1:36, + DVD specs)
- "Once Upon a Time in China 2" (2:05, + DVD specs)
- "City Hunter" (1:31, + DVD specs)
- "Purple Storm" (1:42, + DVD specs)
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Subtitles:Dutch, English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2:21:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image is slightly stretched.
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Easter eggs:Photo Gallery: On the "Special Features" menu highlight "Trailer Gallery" and then press [up] then [enter].
Lam Sai Wing biography by Bey Logan: On the "Trailer Gallery" menu highlight "UK Promotional Trailer" and press [right] then [enter]. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Photo Gallery (26 stills)
Biography Showcase:
- Sammo Hung (21:52)
- Yuen Woo-Ping (10:02)
Interviews:
- Sammo Hung (12:51)
- Woo-Ping Yuen (20:14)
Trailer Selection:
- UK Promotional Trailer (1:07)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Further Attractions (bonus trailers & DVD specs):
- "The Big Boss" (1:28, + DVD specs)
- "Fist of Fury" (1:51, + DVD specs)
- "Way of the Dragon" (1:27, + DVD specs)
- "Miracles" (1:13, + DVD specs)
- "Eastern Condors" (1:41, + DVD specs)
- "Iron Monkey" (1:36, + DVD specs)
- "Once Upon a Time in China 2" (2:05, + DVD specs)
- "City Hunter" (1:31, + DVD specs)
- "Purple Storm" (1:42, + DVD specs)
- "Magnificent Warriors" (1:38, + DVD specs) -
Subtitles:Dutch (dubtitles), English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2:21:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Dual-coded R2/R4.
Image is slightly stretched.
Correct and superior subtitles. -
Easter eggs:Photo Gallery: On the "Special Features" menu highlight "Trailer Gallery" and then press [up] then [enter].
Lam Sai Wing biography by Bey Logan: On the "Trailer Gallery" menu highlight "UK Promotional Trailer" and press [right] then [enter]. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Photo Gallery (26 stills)
Biography Showcase:
- Sammo Hung (21:52)
- Yuen Woo-Ping (10:02)
Interviews:
- Sammo Hung (12:51)
- Woo-Ping Yuen (20:14)
Trailer Selection:
- UK Promotional Trailer (1:07)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Further Attractions (bonus trailers & DVD specs):
- "Police Assassins" (1:20, + DVD specs)
- "Dragons Forever" (1:53, + DVD specs)
- "Wheels On Meals" (1:41, + DVD specs)
- "Millionaires Express" (1:42, + DVD specs)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2:21:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image is slightly stretched.
Correct and superior subtitles.
Case incorrectly states a 5.1 audio track. -
Easter eggs:Photo Gallery: On the "Special Features" menu highlight "Trailer Gallery" and then press [up] then [enter].
Lam Sai Wing biography by Bey Logan: On the "Trailer Gallery" menu highlight "UK Promotional Trailer" and press [right] then [enter]. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Hong Kong IVL release for the DTS 5.1 track and also the original mono track with some extras.
The UK/Australian Hong Kong Legends releases and the UK Cine Asia release have some exclusive longer extras including a commentary.
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CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Deltamac - No Cuts.
- R0 Hong Kong- Fortune Star / IVL - No cuts.
- R0 Hong Kong- Mega Star - No Cuts.
- R1 America- Tai Seng - No Cuts.
- R1 America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts (108:14 NTSC).
- R2 France- HK Video - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Cine Asia - No Cuts (103:44 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (103:44 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (103:44 PAL).
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 10/06/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 18/06/15UPDATE LOG:
07/02/12: Added R4 Australia.
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18/06/15: Added UK Cine Asia, ASINs.
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