Shaw Bros. Action-Packed Duo on DVD

By: William Dale

Wednesday May 14, 2008

The Weinstein Company, Celestial Pictures and Genius Products are excited to announce the release of the upcoming Dragon Dynasty titles, Heroes of the East and Come Drink With Me. This action-packed combo, straight from the thrilling Shaw Brothers collection, debuts on DVD May 27th.

Heroes of the East is a story of loyalty and honor elevated by the expert technician of Japanese and Chinese martial arts, Gordon Liu (Kill Bill Vol. I and II). The suspenseful, Come Drink With Me, features a young Jackie Chan (Rush Hour films, Shanghai Noon) alongside the film’s heroine and master swordsman, Cheng Pei-Pei (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon).

These two titles not only epitomize excellent kung fu cinema but they serve as an indication of the high caliber the Shaw Brothers consistently bring to their work. Each DVD is packed with rich bonus materials, special features, multiple featurettes and much more – a perfect addition to any kung fu collector’s library.


Heroes of the East

Synopsis
When a Chinese kung fu master mistakenly insults the family of his new Japanese bride, he finds himself in a precarious situation to salvage his honor.  To prove his loyalty and to regain the families trust, he agrees to a series of duels with seven Japanese ninjas.  Utilizing various weapons and fighting styles, he must battle each ninja in an escalating series of classic martial arts challenges - each showcasing the contrasting styles of Chinese and Japanese martial arts techniques.

Special Features
    * Feature Commentary With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
    * Spotlight On A Legend: A Tribute To Celebrated Martial Arts Icon, Lau Kar-Lueng
    * Hero of Shaolin: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Man Gordon Liu
    * Shaolin Vs. Ninja: An Exploration Of The Legendary Martial Arts Weapons Forms Of China And Japan
    * Trailer Gallery


Come Drink With Me

Synopsis
Female agent Golden Swallow (Pei-Pei) infiltrates an evil gang of bandits with the help of kung fu master Drunken Cat in order to rescue her brother, the son of the Governor.

Special Features
·         Feature Commentary With Lead Actress Cheng Pei-pei and Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
·         The King And I: Acclaimed Director Tsui Hark Remembers King Hu
·         Come Speak With Me: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Lady Cheng Pei-Pei
·         A Classic Remembered: A Retrospective With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
·         The Drunken Master: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Man Yueh Wah
·         Trailer Gallery


 
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