Bastard Swordsman Collection Blu-ray Limited Hardbox Edition

Director Tony Lou Chun-Ku delivered two shining entries to the vast Shaw Brothers wuxia catalogue, both starring Norman Tsui Siu-Keung (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin):
 
Bastard Swordsman (1983)
Return of the Bastard Swordsman (1984)
 
Packaged together in a Limited Edition 2-disc Hardbox, strictly limited to 1500 copies only.
 
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Bastard Swordsman (1983) - Imprint Asia #88
 
Based on the 1979 TV series Reincarnated, this Shaw Brothers film adaptation broke box office records, packed with vicious swordplay and invigorating rivalry. 

Orphan Yun Fei Yang works as a lowly janitor at the Wudang Kung Fu School. While the students torment him, they do not know that at night he is secretly training in swordcraft of his own, with a mysterious masked man. As the once-a-decade fight between the Wudang school and the rival Ru Di Invincible Clan draws closer, Yun becomes an important piece of the puzzle, alongside his love Lun Wan'er, and a mysterious new arrival…

This twisted tale of betrayal takes wuxia to the most extreme, culminating in an epic finale that must be seen to be believed. 

Special Features & Technical Specs:
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Crazy, Fun, Kung Fu! - interview with film critic James Mudge
Trailer
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + English Dub LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
Optional English Subtitles
 
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 Return of the Bastard Swordsman (1989) - Imprint Asia #89
 
Director Tony Lou Chun-Ku and star Norman Tsui Siu-Keung returned for a second slice of wuxia mayhem, with Return of the Bastard Swordsman. 

Wudang is in trouble again, with both Dugu Wu Di planning to attack the Wudang temple, and an interloping group of martial artists from Japan waiting in the background.

Special Features & Technical Specs:
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Story of a Swordsman - interview with actor Lung Tsen-hsiang
Trailer
Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + English Dub LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
Optional English Subtitles
Disc Two - Blu-ray
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
Audio commentary by film historians Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto
A Tiger’s Tale – interview with stuntman / actor Bill Lui
Striped to Kill: A Tiger on the Beat Retrospective – interview with Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
The Godfather – interview with producer Wellington Fung
Breaking the Mould – interview with actor Gordon Liu
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
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Tiger On The Beat II (1990) - Imprint Asia #84
 
Director Lau Kar-Leung and star Conan Lee reunited for Tiger On The Beat II, a high-voltage follow-up to the original box-office smash. 

Lam, a cop approaching 40 with few accomplishments, tries to find a decent girl for his nephew, Buffalo. However, Buffalo has an eye for ‘Sweet Dream’, who has accidentally witnessed a murder. The incident gets Lam, Buffalo, and Sweet Dream involved in a ruthless underground arms smuggling ring, and they are forced to fight for their lives and their freedom.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc Three - 4K UHD
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
Audio commentary by film historian Frank Djeng
Trailers
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
Disc Four - Blu-ray
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
Audio commentary by film historian Frank Djeng
Clawing Out a Classic – interview with martial arts director / actor Ridley Tsui
Hunting for Heroic Bloodshed – interview with Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
Trailers
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
Hardcover Booklet
 
An exclusive 60-page hardcover booklet featuring production stills and brand NEW essays by Paul Bramhall and Steve Kopian.