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Shaolin Temple AKA Siu lam ji AKA Shao Lin si AKA Death Chamber (Blu-ray) (1976)
Behind these walls...There is no escape!Director: Cheh Chang
OVERALL: Draw-
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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)
* 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 U.S. 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 Five Venoms
* 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:Restored Version
English (for Mandarin), English HoH (for English) (optional)
Standard Definition Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Restored Version
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Alternate Standard Definition Version
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:*The standard definition version has been included for posterity since it has been argued that it more closely resembles the theatrical look of the film.
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 -
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:Restored Version
English (for Mandarin), English HoH (for English) (optional)
Standard Definition Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Restored Version
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Alternate Standard Definition Version
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*The standard definition version has been included for posterity since it has been argued that it more closely resembles the theatrical look of the film.
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Extras:Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:51)
Video Trailer (0:55) -
Subtitles:Japanese (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 LPCM 2.0 mono
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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)
* 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 U.S. 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 Five Venoms
* 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:Restored Version
English (for Mandarin), English HoH (for English) (optional)
Standard Definition Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Restored Version
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Alternate Standard Definition Version
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:*The standard definition version has been included for posterity since it has been argued that it more closely resembles the theatrical look of the film.
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 -
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:Restored Version
English (for Mandarin), English HoH (for English) (optional)
Standard Definition Version
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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):Restored Version
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Alternate Standard Definition Version
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*The standard definition version has been included for posterity since it has been argued that it more closely resembles the theatrical look of the film.
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Extras:Image Gallery (0:17)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:38)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (new dub)
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/UK releases for the most extras. Note the "Shawscope Volume One" sets have additional films.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes a restored version (119:59) and a standard definition master (121:57 NTSC)
- Blu-ray ALL Shaw Brothers Presents: Four Films by Chang Cheh America- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes a restored version (119:59) and a standard definition master (121:57 NTSC)
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts (120:11).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes a restored version (119:59) and a standard definition master (121:57 NTSC)
- Blu-ray ALL Shaw Brothers Presents: Four Films by Chang Cheh United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes a restored version (119:59) and a standard definition master (121:57 NTSC)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Great Movies - Yes - about 1.5 minutes of frame cuts (115:12 - 25fps).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 19/11/16
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/10/23UPDATE LOG:
19/11/16: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
02/12/21: Added Arrow.
16/12/21: DVDBeaver.
24/10/23: Added US/UK Four Films by Chang Cheh,
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