The VHS Archives: Sun Chung's A FIST FULL OF TALONS (1983)

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A FIST FULL OF TALONS

Sun Chung's Hu ying (1983)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-306

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1986

Runtime: 82:32

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: Trailers for Super Power, and The Big Risk

About the Film

Director: Sun Chung

Year of Release: 1983

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Stars: Billy Chong, Whang In-Shik, Liu Hao-yi, Bai Ying

AKAs: A Fistful of Talons, Tiger Hawk, Wind Forest Fire Mountain

Verbatim Box Synopsis

A classic of the Chinese cinema! Directed by the "David Lean of China," Sun Chung, and starring the amazing Billy Chong, it has the sweep and grandeur befitting it's subject: the creation of the Republic of China. But more than just a majestic epic, it is a thrilling martial arts showcase with some of the best fights ever put to film. If you're never seen a kungfu movie, this is the one to see! If you've never liked kungfu movies, this is also the one to see. And, if you love kungfu movies, you have to see this one!

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve!

 U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sales sheet!

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sales sheet;

this one features alternate artwork and plot synopsis!

Variety trade ad, promoting the film's Cannes screenings!

And its 42nd St. marquee, double-billed with Kung Fu Zombie!

A highlights compilation, uploaded by "Mimikoooooooo." Includes

the entire berserk ending, complete with kung fu eagle bisection. 

Looking for A Fist Full of Talons on VHS? The Ocean Shores tape isn't readily available, but you can get the crappy Ground Zero cheapie release if you want it. There's also a bunch of budget DVDs, including this one paired with Kung Fu Zombie. 

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© 2014 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Chan Hung-Man's LITTLE HERO (1978)

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LITTLE HERO

Chan Hung-Man's Zhu Ge Si Lang da dou shuang jia mian (1978)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-132

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1983

Runtime: 88:55

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Chan Hung-Man

Year of Release: 1978

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Stars: Polly Shang-Kuan, Barry Chan, Lo Lieh 

AKAs: Little Hero Wins the Masks

Verbatim Box Synopsis

When Sergeant Chu-ko went riding through the dense forest, he heard continuous yells for help. He rushed to detect and found that it was his disciples Ching Feng and Ming Yueh who were hanged on the branc. He saved them immediately. However, he was entangled by the ropes set by villain. Happily he was smart enough and also superior in kungfu. He finally turned peril into safety.

The villain hurriedly returned Fort Skeleton to report to Smiling Mask. In knowing that his scheme for stopping sergeant Chu-ko to go to Feihsien Village was in failure he ordered his men to rob Dragon and Phoenix treasure swords. Just at the time, it was reported that Chin Hsiao-Yu and Chin Liang would bring Phoenix Sword to return Feihsien Village tomorrow noon. Smiling Mask thought that it was the best chance to fulfill his plan. He appointed Hsueh Yen-Niang and some men to rob. They captured Chin Hsiaoi-Yu. Chin Liang was forced to fall down the cliff by Crying Mask. Nevertheless, he gave the Phoenix Sword to the boy Lin while he was in danger...

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve!

Hong Kong Ocean Shores Video Limited VCD cover,

courtesy of View from the Brooklyn Bridge!

Rare original poster, part of a retro Taiwanese theatrical display,

as covered by Zaphkiel's Journey!

Some screenshots, originally captured by "Beavis"!

Polly vs. the legendary kung fu octopodes in an amazingly ridiculous

scene, uploaded by Kenneth Brorsson!

Looking for Little Hero on VHS? Good luck. No DVD, either!

Investigate more titles with Project: Ocean Shores!

For a look at other labels, check out The VHS Archives!

© 2013 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: H. Tjut Djalil's THE WARRIOR AND THE NINJA (1983)

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THE WARRIOR AND THE NINJA

H. Tjut Djalil's Bajing Ireng dan Jaka Sembung (1983)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: All American Video

Catalog: AAV118

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: ?

Runtime: 98:11

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: H. Tjut Djalil

Year of Release: 1983

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Stars: Barry Prima, El Manik, Rita Zahara, Tizar Purbaya

AKAs: The Warrior 3, The Warrior and the Ninja Girl, Ninja Warrior, The Challenge of the Warrior

Verbatim Box Synopsis

The Warrior (Barry Prima) joins forces with the legendary NINJA in the battle of the century.

The Dutch colonial administration try to suppress the people of West Jova but the evil do'ers are no match for the NINJA thunderbolt and the deadly, fearsome Warrior ... they have to deal with the most powerful force the Ninja and The Warrior, ... they must succeed or die ... kill or be killed ... the colonial oppressors are no match for the death-dealing human fighting machines. 

U.S. All American Video sleeve!

German VideoVertrieb G. Marx sleeve,

courtesy of The Video Museum!

Greek Master Home Video sleeve, courtesy of TorboVision!

French Punch Video sleeve, originally scanned by "Kothar"!

Australian DayNight Video sleeve, also from "Kothar"!

Dutch Wizard VUH Video Holland sleeve,

courtesy of Critical Condition!

Original trailer, uploaded by "moskameijer"!

Looking for The Warrior and the Ninja on VHS? Good luck. I couldn't even find one on my own; I had to trade with Massacre Video's Louis Justin! An early German DVD exists, but it's not English-friendly and pulled from a tape. 

Investigate more titles with Project: MOGUL!

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© 2013 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Yuen Woo-Ping's TAI-CHI MASTER (1984)

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TAI-CHI MASTER

Yuen Woo-Ping's Siu Tai Gik (1984)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-554

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1988

Runtime: 90:11

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: Trailer for The Demon Fighter

About the Film

Director: Yuen Woo-Ping

Year of Release: 1984

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Stars: Donnie Yen, Yuen Cheung-Yan, Yuen Shun-Yee, Yuen Yat Chor, Lydia Shum

AKAs: Drunken Tai Chi, Laughing Tai Chi, Drunken Tai Chi Master

Verbatim Box Synopsis

"Tai-Chi Master" stars Donny Yen, a new young martial arts star with brilliant athleticism and technical skill.

A young man eludes the killer who murdered his father and brother, meets an eccentric showman / master of Tai-Chi and his fighting 250lbs wife, in the end faces the enemies out to kill him in a series of showdown fights.

The action's thrilling some-times while it's hilarious too. Stunts are choreographed in the style of an Indiana Jones adventure.

This new film is a must for the kung fu lover and action-movie fan.

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve!

Quick action clip, uploaded by "bikekungfu"!

Looking for Tai-Chi Master on VHS? It's not readily available, but there is a cheapo DVD from Ground Zero that offers a nice ltbx print as Drunken Tai Chi.

Investigate more titles with Project: Ocean Shores!

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© 2013 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Masayoshi Nemoto's BUDO: THE ART OF KILLING (1978)

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BUDO: THE ART OF KILLING

Masayoshi Nemoto's Budo (1978)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Prism Entertainment Corp.

Catalog: 1752

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1985

Runtime: 89:38

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Masayoshi Nemoto

Year of Release: 1978

Country of Origin: Japan

Stars: The Grand Masters of the Martial Arts

AKAs: The Art of Killing, Budo: Self-Defense Skills

Verbatim Box Synopsis

The techniques of budo -- kendo, karate, aikido, judo -- are explored in an astonishing look at the oriental "art of killing." Everything you see in Budo is real: the amazing action is performed by the master practitioners of these spiritual and physical skills.

In ancient Japan, the sword of the samurai knight ruled the land. The average citizen was not allowed to be armed, so the art of hand-to-hand fighting -- BUDO -- was invented to combat the sword.

This fascinating one-of-a-kind history penetrates the martial arts' deep roots in Eastern philosophy, the religious thought that animates the master's fearless self-confidence, and the eternal spirit of fighting protection. The myths and legends surrounding the warring arts are finally dispelled in a definitive picture of the truth about life and death in battle.

U.S. Prism Entertainment sleeve!

Dutch Video Media sleeve, originally scanned by "petcor80"!

Great montage, uploaded by "JJOhanzee"! The real trailer is tacked on the beginning of Prism's Legend of the Eight Samurai tape; someone should post it -- it's not even on the DVD!

Looking for Budo on VHS? It's available on Amazon here. A better choice is the great-looking DVD release from Synapse Films. 

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© 2012 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Joseph Siu Yiu's TWO CRIPPLED HEROES (1980)

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TWO CRIPPLED HEROES

Joseph Siu Yiu's Can que shuang xiong (1980)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-152

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1983

Runtime: 90:08

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Joseph Siu Yiu

Year of Release: 1980

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Stars: Sam Chung-Chuen, Thomas Hong Chiu-Ming, Pau Ching-Fong

AKAs: The Crippled Heroes, The Crippled Masters 2

Verbatim Box Synopsis

In the early republican years Peiyang warlord committed killing and firing, Hsu Hsyung was one of sacrificers, he lost his hands at that time, he took his monkey with him and wandered.

One day he encountered a cripple -- Ta Chiang, they had become good friends.

At mean time, town mayor sold munition to Peiyan warlord and this illegal business was found by a servant -- Ah Chun, they tried to kill her but those two cripples saved her, Pei-yang warlord sent a killer again to handle two cripples, unfortunately, he was killed by them which brought town the peace for years.

Meanwhile, Ah Chun met her mother again (they had lost in touch for 10 years), these two herose went away...

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve!

Apprehensive Films' bootleg DVD trailer.

"Gavintheturk2" uploaded the entire film to YouTube, if that's your thing.

Looking for Two Crippled Heroes on VHS? The Ocean Shores tape isn't readily available, but apparently there's a release on Video Treasures. If anyone has it, I'd love a scan! There's also a bootleg DVD from Apprehensive Films, for the less demanding. 

Investigate more titles with Project: Ocean Shores!

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© 2012 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Yi-Jung Hua's KUNG FU ZOMBIE (1981)

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KUNG FU ZOMBIE

Yi-Jung Hua's Wu long tian shi zhao ji gui (1981)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-303

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1986

Runtime: 78:05

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Yi-Jung Hua

Year of Release: 1981

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Stars: Billy Chong, Lau Chan, Yeong-mun Kwon, Kang-Yeh Cheng

AKAs: ? 

Verbatim Box Synopsis

A strange and spooky adventure starring the Great Billy Chong and chock-full of wizards, zombies, black magic, and, of course, martial arts! These fantastic ingredients are stirred together in a giant cauldron and the result is a scorching, bubbling stew called Kung Fu zombie -- the most original and interesting Kung Fu film in years!

U.S Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve! 

Alternate U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve!

I checked this tape's runtime, and it's identical to my other release. I'm unsure which came first, or if they're concurrent. The box text and copyright are the same; however, the fax number listed is different -- and different from the rest of the Ocean Shores tapes I checked. Misprint?

Japanese Daiei Video sleeve, originally scanned by "ed209vscain"!

 Dutch Standard Video sleeve!

German American Video sleeve!

42nd Street marquee photo, courtesy of The Faces of Fu!

Rare trailer, uploaded by "15SteelCity"!

Looking for Kung Fu Zombie on VHS? It's available on Amazon here. There's also a cheapy DVD from Ground Zero. 

Investigate more titles with Project: Ocean Shores!

For a look at other labels, check out The VHS Archives!

© 2012 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Pearl Cheung Ling's WOLF DEVIL WOMAN (1982)

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WOLF DEVIL WOMAN

Pearl Cheung Ling's Lang nu bai mo (1982)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Ocean Shores Video Limited

Catalog: OS-200

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1984

Runtime: 92:34

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Pearl Cheung Ling

Year of Release: 1982

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Stars: Pearl Cheung Ling, Sek Fung, Sek Ying, Wang Hsieh, Ho Hing-Nam

AKAs: Wolfen Ninja

Verbatim Box Synopsis

A young girl is taken from the devil's religion followers and raised in the wilderness of Cold Ice Peak. The girl is raised by the legendary White Wolf of a thousand years.

"Legend of Cold Ice Peak" is the story of the wolf / woman that grows up in the snowy wilderness of the Cold Ice Peak, her mysterious traits of beast and animal that become folklore.

Beautiful wilderness scenes make this unusual tale a fascinating look at man and nature.

Devil worshipers and the supernatural!

U.S. Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve! 

U.S. Mandarin-language Ocean Shores Video Limited sleeve, courtesy of the sadly defunct Tales of a Bearded Movie Aficionado! 

U.S Trans World Entertainment sleeve!

Greek Olympic Video sleeve, courtesy of Mike Keel!

Bonus fan trailer, put together by Flash Legs Kung-Fu!

Looking for Wolf Devil Woman on VHS? It's available on Amazon here, if you make a lot more money than I do.

Investigate more titles with Project: Ocean Shores!

For a look at other labels, check out The VHS Archives!

© 2012 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Yeung Chun Bong's NINJA HOLOCAUST (1985)

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NINJA HOLOCAUST

Yeung Chun Bong's Tou Qing Ke (1985)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Mogul Communications, Inc.

Catalog: MOG1020

Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1987

Runtime: 95:21

Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Yeung Chun Bong

Year of Release: 1985

Country of Origin: South Korea, Hong Kong

Stars: Michael Chan, Casanova Wong, Richard Harrison, Philip Ko

AKAs: 108 Golden Killers, City Ninja, Ninja Strike, Rocky's Love Affairs

Verbatim Box Synopsis

NINJAS also known as the Black Society deal in death. In this all action thriller the mystical Ninja clan, for for their expertise in the use of deadly weapons and combat skills, are hired to assassinate Tai Lung and steal important necklaces with numbers inscribed on them of a secret Swiss bank account.

Murder follows murder as the evil gangsters eliminate each other in probably the greatest martial arts / Ninja movie ever. 

U.S Mogul Communications sleeve!

Awesome fight clips, uploaded by TheGialloGrindhouse!

Looking for Ninja Holocaust on VHS? It's available on Amazon here.

Investigate more titles with Project: MOGUL!

For a look at other labels, check out The VHS Archives!

© 2012 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.