Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 8

Twelve-disc set includes: Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman (Mo Jian Xia Qing) (1981)Years of a nomadic and violent existence found warrior LI Xunhuan (Ti Lung) finally returned home, and he thought the peace he sought was in his grasp. Unfortunately, his reputation found him the target of ambitious mercenaries seeking to make their reps by besting him in combat. Chor Yuen's ferocious follow-up co-stars Ching LI, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee. 101 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Ambitious Kung Fu Girl (Hong Fen Dong Jiang Hu) (1981)Martial arts-trained but spoiled merchant's daughter Sze-Sze Tien (Michelle Yim) wanted a partner like the famous hero Ke Chin (Chen Kuan-Tai), and not Fan Yang (Yuen Tak), the colorless associate's son that her father brokered a betrothal to. As she runs off to find her dream man, with Yang in pursuit, she may be in for stunning surprises, in Lu Chun-Ku's action comedy. 95 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Duel Of The Century (Liu Xiao Feng Zhi Jue Zhan Qian Hou) (1981)Estranged from their former friendship, master swordsmen Shimen Chui-Shiue (Yueh Hua) and Ye Gu-Cheng (Jason Pai Piao) still stunned the community when they announced a public battle to the death. As interest (and wagers) spread, investigator Lu Xiaofeng (Tony Liu) was determined to uncover what really spurred the contest in Chor Yuen's combat-laced mystery. 94 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Emperor And His Brother (Shu Jian en Chou Lu) (1981)Rebels chafing under the reign of Ching emperor Chien Lung (Jason Pai Piao) entreated the noble warrior Chen Chia-Lo (Ti Lung) to free a pair of political prisoners. In accomplishing the mission, Chen discovered secrets that could rock the empire to it's foundation. Chor Yuen's lavish and labyrinthine take on the Jin Yong novel co-stars Lo Lieh, Wen Hsueh-Erh. 101 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Treasure Hunters (Long Hu Shao Ye) (1981)Con artist Chut (Alexander Fu Sheng) wanted cash, dilletante Jue (Chang Chen-Peng) wanted respect-and they thought they'd get it if they teamed to uncover a fabulous lost treasure. Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones on the trail-and the competition's very willing to frame them, or worse. Liu Chia-Yung's frenetic action-comedy co-stars Gordon Liu, Wang Lung-Wei. 104 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Perils Of The Sentimental Swordsman (Chu Liu Xiang Zhi You Ling Shan Zhuang) (1982)Ti Lung returns to an earlier role-as "Clans Of Intrigue" master thief Chu Liu Hsiang, not LI Xunhuan-as Hsiang goes on the run after a failed assassination attempt on a prince. Was it all a deceptive gambit to gain access to a lair for the nation's most dangerous fugitives? Chor Yuen's elaborate take on the Gu Long potboiler co-stars Lo Lieh, Ku Feng. 82 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: PG-13 Cat vs. Rat (Yu Mao San XI Jin Mao Shu) (1982)The jealous rivalry between gifted martial arts students Baak (Alexander Feng Shu) and Zin (Adam Chen) came to a head when Zin's rescue of the Emperor (Gordon Liu) got him appointed to the Guard. Will the enraged Baak's cockeyed scheme to embarrass Zin end in disaster? Lau Kar-Leung's slapstick action farce co-stars Lau Kar-Wing, Kara Hui. 97 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Ghosts Galore (Man Tian Shen Fo) (1983)A pair of vagabond and skilled (so they claimed) martial artists (Chin Siu-Ho, Kam Cheung) claimed they were up to the task of ridding a village of the Japanese ghosts that an evil wizard loosed upon it. The very quickly overmatched duo must turn to a bona fide master (Lo Lieh) for assistance. Hsu Hsia's supernatural action-comedy co-stars Hwang Jeong-Lee, Pei Ju-Hua. 100 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Enchantress (Yao Hun) (1983)Young swordsman Feng Xiwu (Max Mok) sojourned to a region marked by disappearances and death, then swiftly fell for the lovely Shuling (Yung Jing-Jing). The introduction to her mom (Wei Chiu-Hua), though, went poorly-as she's a bloodthirsty ghost out to see the world pay for her murder. Chor Yuen's otherworldly fantasy co-stars Lo Lieh, Tony Liu, Yueh Hua. 88 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR New Tales Of The Flying Fox (Xin Fei Hu Wai Chuan) (1984)After rebel leader Feng (Alex Man) triumphed over rivalrous colleague Dao (Leung Ka-Yan) in a death duel, he guiltily resolved to raise Dao's infant son. Kidnappers would take the task out of his hands... and the next time he'd see the child was as a grown man (Felix Wong) seeking vengeance for his father. Lau Sze-Yu's Jin Yong adaptation co-stars Kara Hui, Tau Pui Ling. 89 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Return Of The Bastard Swordsman (Bu Yi Shen Xiang) (1984)Norman Chu returns as silk-spinning warrior Yun Fei Yang, who might find his amazing abilities too much for the web of intrigue between the attack of a rival martial arts school and the schemes of a Japanese clan waiting for it's moment to strike. Fantasy follow-up from director Lu Chun-Ku co-stars Lo Lieh, Alex Man, Leanne Lau, Chen Kuan-Tai. 95 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Secret Service Of The Imperial Court (Jin Yi Wei) (1984)Imperial Guard sergeant Zhao Bufa (Leung Ka-Yan) was dutiful in his service, but balked when soldiers he knew to be honest were marked for execution by the corrupt Eunuch Wang (Yung Liu). His defiance, however, might cost him not just his position, but the lives of his family. Lu Chun-Ku's political thriller also stars Hu Kuan-Chen, Feng Ku, Tony Liu. 88 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Mandarin; Subtitles: English. In Mandarin with English subtitles.