Cast: Chang Yi , Chin Ping , Chiu Sam Yin, Hang chi-ching , Lam Kau , Wu Ma, Sammo Hung, and Ku Feng
Region: B
Label: Eureka
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THE BELLS OF DEATH (1968) is a gritty tale of revenge and justice delivered by the Shaw Brothers studio.
A standout wuxia film heavily influenced by both the longstanding Japanese samurai tradition and the emergent Spaghetti Western, The Bells of Death is a fantastical tale of revenge produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by the prolific Griffin Yueh Feng (Madam White Snake) and starring Chang Yi (Lady Whirlwind) in one of his earliest roles.
Wu Fei (Chang) is a simple woodcutter – that is, at least, until he gives directions to a group of bandits he encounters on a lonely road, sending them in the direction of his family home. He returns to find the criminals have murdered his parents and younger brother – while his sister has been kidnapped, claimed by chief bandit Tao Ching Lung (Lam Kau, Drunken Master) as his new bride. Desperate for vengeance, Wu Fei finds a way forward when he encounters a master swordsman (Yang Chi-ching, Come Drink with Me), who takes the woodcutter under his wing and prepares him to take his bloody revenge.
A markedly dark and gruesome wuxia film featuring a cadre of truly despicable villains, The Bells of Death boasts breath-taking cinematography by Pao Hsueh Li – who would go on to direct several wuxia films of his own – and features Hong Kong superstars Wu Ma and Sammo Hung in supporting roles. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.
Limited Edition of 2000 copies Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju)
Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release
New audio commentary by East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
For Whom the Bell Tolls – a new interview with Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts Studies
PLUS: A limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on The Bells of Death by East Asian cinema expert Camille Zaurin
Technical Specifications
Picture: 2.35:1 OAR
Audio: Original Mandarin mono audio,Optional English dub
Subtitles: English
Runtime: 88mins
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