Description: King Hu's last true wuxia epic on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration! Introducing Eureka's Limited Edition Blu-ray release for 1975's The Valiant Ones. Perhaps the last true wuxia film directed by celebrated filmmaker King Hu, an undisputed master of the genre. Shot back-to-back with The Fate of Lee Khan (but not released until two years later), it stands as a worthy follow-up to his earlier works Come Drink with Me, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen. During the reign of the Jiajing Emperor (Zhao Lei), China’s coastal regions have come under attack by wokou – Japanese pirates under the leadership of the infamous Hakatatsu (Sammo Hung). To combat this threat, the Emperor tasks a trusted general, Zhu Wan (Tu Kuang-chi), with assembling a group of skilled warriors to find and eliminate the pirates. Under the command of General Yu Dayou (Roy Chiao), the band of soldiers – including husband-and-wife sword-fighters Wu Ji-yuan (Pai Ying) and Wu Ruo-shi (Hsu Feng) – set out to draw Hakatatsu, his ally Xu Dong (Han Ying-chieh) and their pirate clan into a series of spectacular showdowns. Inspired by historical events and featuring several storied figures drawn from Chinese history, The Valiant Ones is a standout wuxia film produced during the dying days of the genre, as audience tastes were shifting towards more grounded kung fu cinema.100% Brand New and Factory SealedPacked with extra CARE with USPS First Class serviceDiscount/combined shipping if multiple items are ordered =)Photos in gallery is a sample of our actual in-stock itemShips from Las Vegas, USAIMPORTANT NOTE: An all-region Blu-ray player is required to view this movie. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B discs. If you're looking for a reliable all-region player, please be sure to visit our store. Limited Edition Features: A collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jonathan ClementsLimited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) [2000 copies]Features: 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a 4K digital restoration of the original negatives gifted by director King Hu to the Hong Kong Film ArchiveUncompressed original Mandarin mono restored from the original soundtrack negativeOptional English subtitles newly translated for this releaseBrand new audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)Tony Rayns on The Valiant Ones – Brand new interview with critic and Asian film expert Tony RaynsTsar of all the Wuxia - a new video essay by David CairnsThe Life of a Lucky Stuntman – Brand new interview with stuntman Billy ChanMy Father and I – Brand new interview with actor Ng Ming-choiArchival 2003 interview with actress Hsu Feng by Frédéric AmbroisineMemories of Hu – Archival 2003 interview with Roger Garcia (Hong Kong International Film Festival Society) by Frédéric AmbroisineArchival 2016 interview with actor Ng Ming-choi by Frédéric AmbroisineTechnical Specs:Country: TaiwanLanguage: MandarinYear: 1975Runtime: 106Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Subtitles: Optional English SubtitlesLooking for more import movies? Visit our storefront! The Goodie Emporium: https://www.ebay.com/str/goodieemporium Return policy: If New/Factory Sealed items have been opened, returns will not be accepted.
Price: 36.99 USD
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
End Time: 2024-08-29T08:14:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Format: Region B Blu-ray (locked)
Region Code: Region B Blu-ray (locked)
Case Type: Blu-ray case (with slip case)
Rating: NR
Actor: Zhao Lei, Sammo Hung, Tu Kuang-chi, Roy Chiao, Pai Ying, Hsu Feng, Han Ying-chieh
Director: King Hu
Genre: Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Movie/TV Title: The Valiant Ones
Studio: Eureka
Edition: Limited Collector's Edition
