Shaw Brothers Classics Volume 6 (Shout! Factory)

[MifuneFan]

Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classics Volume 6 in March! It will include 11 films ranging from 1970 to 1974.

Shaw Brothers Classics: Vol. Six Blu-ray

Includes:

• Swordswomen Three (1970)
• The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970)
• Shadow Girl (1970)
• Duel For Gold (1971)
• Swordsman at Large (1971)
• The Black Tavern (1972)
• The Young Avenger (1972
• The Black Enforcer (1972)
• Finger of Doom (1972)
• Na Cha and the Seven Devils (1973)
• Crazy Nuts of Kung Fu (1974)

Bonus Features for Blu-ray

DISC ONE: SWORDSWOMEN THREE (1970)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery

DISC TWO: THE TWELVE GOLD MEDALLIONS (1970)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC THREE: THE BLACK ENFORCER (1972)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles[Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks

DISC FOUR: DUEL FOR GOLD (1971)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles NEWly Translated For This release
• Image Gallery
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks

DISC FIVE: FINGER OF DOOM (1972)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW “Deliberations of Doom” – An Interview With Luke White, Author Of Legacies Of The Drunken Master: Politics Of The Body In Hong Kong Kung Fu Comedy Films
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Ian Jane
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC SIX: NA CHA AND THE SEVEN DEVILS (1973)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW “A Devilish Success” – Interview With Luke White, Author Of Legacies Of The Drunken Master: Politics Of The Body In Hong Kong Kung Fu Comedy Films
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Ian Jane
• Image Gallery

DISC SEVEN: SHADOW GIRL (1970)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks

DISC EIGHT: SWORDSMAN AT LARGE (1971)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery

DISC NINE: THE BLACK TAVERN (1972)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks

DISC TEN: THE YOUNG AVENGER (1972)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC ELEVEN: CRAZY NUTS OF KUNG FU (1974)

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This release
• NEW "Creating Some Craziness" – An Interview With Director And Writer Lee Tso-Nam
• NEW “The Kung Fu Hustle” – An Interview With Actor And Veteran Martial Arts Performer Jack Long
• NEW “Nut-Cracker” – An Interview With Actor And Recurring Supporting Performer Yu Tai-Ping
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks

Brace yourself! Eleven more martial arts films comprised from the famous Shaw Brothers' library await you in this action-packed boxset. Showcasing several hard-to- find entries in the Shaw canon – including many never before released on Blu-ray – Volume Six of the Shaw Brothers Classics Collection features more of the unique action and style that made the legendary Shaw filmography internationally adored.

SWORDSWOMEN THREE (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 100 min.)
Three sisters, whose clan is entrusted to protect a legendary sword, are sent after an ambitious warrior once his cunning schemes come to fruition and he takes the blade for his own. The renowned martial arts superstar Lieh Lo (Five Fingers Of Death, The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin) stars.

THE TWELVE GOLD MEDALLIONS (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 106 min.)
In the midst of a war, a swordsman sets about tracking down a series of messengers bearing imperial decrees — each fashioned in the form of a golden medallion. Hua Yueh (Come Drink With Me) stars.

THE BLACK ENFORCER (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 96 min.)
Lung is ordered to escort a murderer to prison, but the criminal is rescued by his minions, killing Lung's mother and sister in the process. And so begins a classic tale of revenge as only the Shaw Brothers can deliver.

DUEL FOR GOLD (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 98 min.)
Six talented and cunning warriors plot, betray, and outwit each other when a fortune in gold comes their way. Ivy Ling Po, Han Chin, and Lieh Lo star.

FINGER OF DOOM (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 96 min.)
Two swordsmen embark on a bizarre and supernatural adventure in order to find their missing brother ... and along the way, they seek to uncover the secret of the mysterious kung fu style known as 'Finger Of Doom' in this highly unusual martial arts thrill ride.

NA CHA AND THE SEVEN DEVILS (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 89 min.)
The mischievous Na Cha is tasked with retrieving seven magical peaches before they are eaten by demons — who will then become immortal — in this lighthearted fantasy epic.

SHADOW GIRL (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 81 min.)
The impish and playful Yin Chu loves to play pranks — and has the added advantage of being able to turn herself invisible! But when she ruins a wedding party with her shenanigans, the father of the bride swears revenge on our see-through heroine.

SWORDSMAN AT LARGE (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 93 min.)
The quest for a legendary weapon is the central focus of this character-driven wuxia from director Teng-Hung Hsu (One-Armed Swordsman Vs. Nine Killers, The Invincible Sword).

THE BLACK TAVERN (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 87 min.)
In this under-the-radar gem, various ne'er-do-wells converge on a tavern in search of a rumored treasure — only to discover that there's much more awaiting them.

THE YOUNG AVENGER (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 86 min.)
A young woman seeks revenge after learning the mysterious 'Dragon Sword' technique in this tale that deftly balances thrilling action and strong character development.

CRAZY NUTS OF KUNG FU (1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Dual Mono / 98 min.)
A bandit agrees to be the bodyguard for an itinerant gambler. Running afoul of an evil warlord, they soon find themselves mixed up with a band of rebels with revolution on their minds.

https://shoutfactory.com/collections...classics-vol-6

[Dave_Zero1]

I have literally never heard of any of these...

Shame be upon me!

[DukeTogo84]

I've heard that The Black Tavern is one of the best Shaw films. Excited for this set.

[MifuneFan]

I just randomly googled The Black Tavern as it sounded the most familiar and learned that Jackie Chan appears in the movie. Also found a video that breaks down his brief appearances with timestamps. Looks like a good film from what little I'm seeing of it.

(Be warned, possible spoilers in video including the video thumbnail)

[Show spoiler]

JACKIE CHAN in THE BLACK TAVERN (黑店, 1972) � - YouTube

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I've heard that The Black Tavern is one of the best Shaw films. Excited for this set.

hah, I was surprised to see this right after typing up my post. I guess me recognizing that one makes more sense if it's considered one of the better SB films.

[fred25_Ca]

Yeah, i've also only heard of the black tavern. I'm really surprised by Shout!'s choices for these last two sets, there are still some big titles left from Chang Cheh, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Chor Yuen, etc. and none of those are in either of these sets. Doesn't mean these are bad movies but I can't say i'm super excited. These sets are fairly expensive and they kind of need a few big titles among the lesser know ones to help convince people to shell out this much money.

I wonder who have these other titles? Can't see Arrow having any of them, seeing as they already announced that their fourth sets wouldn't be a martial art set. I could see Eureka having them, their last two little sets had some fairly big titles, they might have grabbed a bunch and are holding them for more smaller sets. Here's hoping!

I am REALLY hoping sets 3 has a bunch of Chor Yuen movies, at the very least!

[CrimsonLegionVMCXIX]

Wow, they're pumping these out quick! Now, one thing; get those boxes in order, please.

[saltysam]

Twelve Gold Medallions is decent, i have a german DVD. And Crazy Nuts Of Kung Fu is ok. Not seen the others

[Thomas Veil]

I only know Finger of Doom which I liked a lot. I do like the years of release so once again Im in.

[CrimsonLegionVMCXIX]

I just read the synopsis for Black Tavern and it sounds pretty cool. Definitely looking forward to watching that one.

[russweiss1]

This will be the first set where I haven't seen any of the films. I hope Shout will continue to release more.

[mogwai_macabre]

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

Yeah, i've also only heard of the black tavern. I'm really surprised by Shout!'s choices for these last two sets, there are still some big titles left from Chang Cheh, Ti Lung, David Chiang, Chor Yuen, etc. and none of those are in either of these sets. Doesn't mean these are bad movies but I can't say i'm super excited. These sets are fairly expensive and they kind of need a few big titles among the lesser know ones to help convince people to shell out this much money.

I wonder who have these other titles? Can't see Arrow having any of them, seeing as they already announced that their fourth sets wouldn't be a martial art set. I could see Eureka having them, their last two little sets had some fairly big titles, they might have grabbed a bunch and are holding them for more smaller sets. Here's hoping!

I am REALLY hoping sets 3 has a bunch of Chor Yuen movies, at the very least!

This set goes to 1974. Most of the titles I recognize from Chor Yuen that aren't released on Blu-ray yet are after 1974. I'm assuming we get 2 more Shout sets if they're going in order like vol 1-4 did, so we'll probably see some more Chor Yen in vol 7&8.

[Worship.my.wreck]

Do these sets ever go on sale? I want to start getting these but there’s so many of them now and they’re not cheap.

[MrGarmonbozia]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Do these sets ever go on sale? I want to start getting these but there’s so many of them now and they’re not cheap.

They tend to drop a bit in price a few months after release. But by then there’s two more to get 😜

[Member-167298]

What is the Shaw Brothers remake of Coffy called and has anyone released that yet?

Would love to see that again. I had an import DVD years ago.

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Do these sets ever go on sale? I want to start getting these but there’s so many of them now and they’re not cheap.

Amazon recently had a pretty significant coupon on one of the earlier sets.

I imagine they will pop up during upcoming Shout! sales, but their discounts aren’t usually that deep.

My current favorite place to order movies is Pop Market (formerly blowitoutahere) on eBay. Not sure if they have those sets, but I often find they are the best deal when buying 2+ movies.

[El Sleezo]

Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

Do these sets ever go on sale? I want to start getting these but there’s so many of them now and they’re not cheap.

Shout had a boxset sale in November where each Shaw set was 99.99. Probably the best deal to expect.

[HuggyBear73]

Originally Posted by Dave_Zero1

I have literally never heard of any of these...

Shame be upon me!

Same here. I guess wiki's Shaw Brothers list isn't quite as comprehensive as I thought it was.

[El Sleezo]

Originally Posted by PrestonXI

What is the Shaw Brothers remake of Coffy called and has anyone released that yet?

Would love to see that again. I had an import DVD years ago.

Think it was The Sexy Killer from 1976. Don’t believe so yet.

[manufaso]

The Black Tavern and Duel for Gold are some of the best Shaw Bros wuxias in my opinion.
Swordswomen Three is underwhelming because the main actress disappears mid-movie and is replaced by a double. Maybe something happened to her, and the studio couldn't reshot her scenes. So they have to work around that.
The Black Enforcer, Shadow Girl, Nacha and the 7 devils and Crazy Nuts of Kung fu never had an official release. There were hardsubbeds tvrips and hdtvs out there, but nothing official.

[reason108]

The Black Tavern is a classic; though not as well known as some of their other films. So far, I only own sets 2 and 3. The other sets I want but, sadly, there`s perhaps only one or two titles on each set that I want. Not sure I want to spend $500 for a bunch of sets that only contain one or two titles each. Maybe someday and perhaps used!

Except for box set 4, which will be the next set I purchase. It contains 11 titles that I already like.