Kung-Fu Classics 1 Box (Blu-ray)

An elaborate deep dive into the Hong Kong cinema of the 70s, featuring martial arts masters and shaolin students in Lady Kung Fu and The Shaolin Plot; the eldest of the so called Kung Fu Brothers Sammo Hung’s first movies as a director, The Iron Fisted Monk and Warriors Two as well as his con artist comedy Knockabout; and finally the legendary John Woo’s predecessor to his own heroic bloodshed movies: Last Hurrah for Chivalry. Covering the greatest hits as well as nearly forgotten gems, the Kung Fu Collection vol. 1 is certain to provide for all kung fu-cravings. Hapkido Korea, 1934. During the Japanese occupation, there is open warfare between rival martial arts schools. There is a fight in the marketplace, and three Chinese students can't stand the unfair way of students that side up with the invasors, when they gang assault one of the fighting men. Between the three, they send the aggressors away. Retaliation is heavy: their school is destroyed, and they are banished. They return to China, and start their own school, and set out on good-will visits to the other martial arts schools, only to find that everybody in their neighbourhood is already dominated by the Japanese. They have many kung fu fights to win, before they eventually manage to establish peace. Shaolin Plot This 1977 Hong Kong action film gave Sammo Hung his first starring role. A sinister martial arts master moves violently through Hong Kong. The only person standing in his way is his best student. Iron Fisted Monk The Iron-Fisted Monk marks the directorial debut of Sammo Hung (Painted Faces, TVÂ's Martial Law), who used the opportunity to push the envelop in kung fu action films. Warriors Two Beloved for its combination of thrilling combat choreography and hilarious physical comedy, the film tells the story of a humble cashier who discovers a plot to kill his small town mayor. Last Hurrah For Chivalry A son tries to avenge his father, and gets two sword fighters to help him. Knockabout The brothers and small time crooks Yipao and Taipao convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.