Eleven-disc set includes: The Imperial Tomb Raiders (Dao Huang Ling) (1973)Rumor had it that a 19th century emperor buried his favorite concubine with a priceless pearl in her mouth. A bandit chieftain (Chiang Yang) was determined to violate her tomb and claim the precious gem-but unfortunately for him, a security expert (Wang Yong) and his posse of five female furies will offer extermination for the desecration. Thought-lost Shaw Brothers outing from director Ting Shan-Hsi co-stars Tso Yen-Yung, Hsueh Han, Chang Ping-Yu. 76 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Shadow Boxer (Tai Ji Quan) (1974)Ku Ting (Wo-fu Chen, in his final starring role) just wants to live a simple life as a construction worker. Why, oh why, villains, couldn't you allow him that peace? Instead, you attack his girlfriend, and by so doing, attack his heart. You know he can't let you get away with that. Here comes the shadow boxing! Vivid martial arts combat highlights this Shaw Brothers actioner co-starring Szu Shih, Hung Wei. 86 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR The Spiritual Boxer (Shen Da) (1975)Hsiao Chien (Wong Yu) really wasn't possessed by legendary warriors as he demonstrated his kung fu skills... but he'd pretend, as long as he could grift those who paid to watch him perform. He'll have to step up, however, to protect the selfsame yokels he fleeced from the gang of bandits terrorizing their town. Directing bow for Lar Kar-Leung also stars Lin Chen-Chi, Kong Yeung, Shut Chung-Tin. 103 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: NR Legend Of The Bat (Bian Fu Chuan Qi) (1978)There's no masked crimefighter here, but you will find non-stop martial arts mayhem, courtesy of the Shaw Brothers. A heroic warrior joins forces to a group of travelers as they journey to the mysterious Bat Island in search of a magical medicine. Their quest will pit them in battles to the death against an army of fighters and the deadly Bat Prince. Ti Lung, Liu Yung, and Derek Yee as the Bat Prince star. 106 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: NR Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre (Yi Tian Tu Long Ji) (1978)Offspring of a union cursed by his parents' warring clans, Zhang Wuji (Derek Yee) was struck by an assassin with a slow-acting body blow. After years unsucessfully hunting for a cure, he resolved to use his remaining time finding an end to the internecine conflict. Opening half of Chor Yuen's expansive wuxia epic co-stars Candice Yu On-On, Ching LI, Wang Lai, Wang Yong, Cheung Ying, Ching Miao, Lo Lieh, Ng Man-Tat. 106 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2 (Yi Tian Tu Long Ji Da Jie Ju) (1978)In exchange for an antidote that would save the poisoned Chang San Fang (Cheung Ying), Zhang Wuji (Derek Yee) promised servitude to Chiu Ming (Ching LI). However, does Chiu have an agenda that strikes to the core of the war between the clans? Conclusion to Chor Yuen's battle epic also stars Karen Chan Ga-Yee, Cheng Lai-Fong, Candy Wen Xue-Er, Ku Kuan-Chung, Ai Fei, Yue Wing. 100 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Shaolin Hand Lock (Shi Zi Suo Hou Shou) (1978)Li Cheng Ying (David Chiang) was well schooled by his master father (Dick Wei) in the devastating choke hold that had been his signature move. He'd get to prove it after his dad was slain by craven assassins... and you can be assured that the killers won't have the option of tapping out. Ho Meng-Hua's action tale also stars Lo Lieh, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Chen Ping, Shum Lee-Mei. 93 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg: R Swordsman And Enchantress (Xiao Shi Yi Lang) (1978)Two highly skilled martial arts masters find themselves at odds-first over a fabled sword, then over the wife of one of the fighters-in a series of escalating duels that leads to a bizarre battle in a world of miniatures and puppets. Highly effective wuxia thriller from the Shaw Brothers stars Ti Lung, Tony Liu, Chin
