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Hand Of Death (The) AKA Shao Lin Men AKA Countdown In Kung Fu AKA Shaolin Men AKA Strike Of Death (1976)
A Shaolin student who must find a Manchu traitor responsible for the murder of the abbotDirector: John Woo
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Subtitles:Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, and English (removable)
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Aspect Ratio:2.30:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case lists a 'Cantonese' soundtrack but it doesn't exist, English is not mentioned.
Bares the original title card of 'Countdown in Kung Fu' (with a small 'aka Hand of Death' imposed at the bottom).
This release contains the original 'Golden Harvest International Export' English dub unlike the Fox. -
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
Synopsis
Cast & Crew Notes
Bonus Trailers: Legend Of Wisely; Swordsman; I Love Maria; Triads: The Inside Story -
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):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
Fortune Star Promotional Trailer
Bonus Trailers: Spooky Encounters, Legacy of Rage, Winners & Sinners, and Warriors Two -
Subtitles:English (removable)
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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):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The DTS and DD5.1 soundtracks include new music cues, foley and sound effects.
English DTS dub is missing 8 seconds of sound during the finale. -
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Extras:John Woo interview (English) (15:31)
Theatrical Trailer
Photo Gallery
Filmographies of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Dorian Tan
Bonus trailers for "Zu, Warriors from the Magic Mountain", "The Killer", "Evil Cult", "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow", "Stormriders", "Duel to the Death", "Niki Larson", and "Fist of Legend" -
Subtitles:French (FORCED)
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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):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in a two-disc pack with "Last Hurrah for Chivalry".
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Hong Kong film historian Bey Logan
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Extras:Bonus trailers
- "New Police Story" (1:33)
- "Once a Thief" (1:55)
- "Flaming Brothers" (1:47)
- "King of Beggars" (1:06)
- "Seoul Raiders" (1:17)
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Subtitles:English, Dutch (optional)
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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):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Hong Kong film historian Bey Logan
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Extras:Bonus trailers
- "New Police Story" (1:33)
- "Once a Thief" (1:55)
- "Flaming Brothers" (1:47)
- "King of Beggars" (1:06)
- "Seoul Raiders" (1:17)
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Subtitles:English, Dutch (optional)
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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):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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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):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states Dutch subtitles.
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the R2 UK Contender, R2 UK Cine Asia, and R4 Australian releases for the commentary track and the R1 release for the inclusion of a DTS track. These releases also include the original mono track.
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CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Deltamac - No Cuts. But frame cuts here and there meaning for slightly out-of-sync soundtracks.
- R0 Hong Kong- Mega Star - No Cuts (Unconfirmed sources says this release is missing frames like the "Deltamac" DVD).
- R1 America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No Cuts (but see Notes about soundtrack changes).
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Cine Asia - No Cuts (92:58 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Contender/Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (92:58 PAL).
- R4 Ultrabit Australia- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 22/07/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 01/04/15UPDATE LOG:
20/12/11: Addition of the R4 Australian release.
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01/04/15: Addition of the UK Cine Asia release.
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