Directed by Ta Huang (Chinese Hercules) and released at the height of the 1970s kung fu craze,Shaolin Boxersoffers a rare leading role to James Tien who more often played supporting roles in films such asFist of Fury,The Iron-Fisted MonkandThe Magnificent Bodyguards in an action-packed narrative that charges him with rescuing innocents from forces of corruption and evil.In the village of Fukien, the people are terrified of the local security squad led by Ho Yung (Chu Mu,The Invincible Iron Palm), who gained his position by bribing the referee in the villages annual martial arts tournament. In order to wrestle control from this band of tyrants, Chuan Tai (Tien) the master of the local Shaolin school enters the competition to prove his dominance and free the villagers from their obligation to pay for Hos protection. But Ho Yung does not intend on relinquishing power so easily, and teams up with Lei Biao (Li Min-Lang,The Shadow Boxer) a kung fu adept with shaky morality to ensure that Chuan Tai does not emerge victorious.Released at a time when audiences all over the world clamoured for kung fu cinema in the aftermath of Bruce Lees breakout filmsThe Big Boss,Fist of Furyand above all Enter the Dragon,Shaolin Boxersis a slice of martial arts mayhem that draws upon all the most enduring elements of the Hong Kong action film. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-rayfor the first time in the UK from a new 2K restoration.SPECIAL FEATURESLimited Edition Set [2000 copies]Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a new 2K restorationOriginal Mandarin mono and English dubbed audio optionsOptional English subtitles, newly translated for this releaseNew audio commentary with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)New audio commentary with Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne VenemaShaolin Style new interview with Wayne Wong, editor of Martial Arts StudiesA limited edition collectors booklet featuring new writing by Hong Kong cinema scholar Aaron Han Joon Magnan-Park [2000 copies]Country: Hong KongLanguage: MandarinYear: 1974Runtime: 78Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Colour: ColourCertificate: TBCSubtitles: Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this releaseGenre: ActionSKU: EKA705651 DiscRelease Date: Mar 24, 2025THIS IS A REGION B DISC. PLEASE SEE THE FAQ IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU CAN PLAY IThttps://.com/store-policies-faq/