Shaw Brothers is one of the most famous production companies in the film industry scene. Founded in Hong Kong during the late 1950s, the company have produced thousands of films over the course of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, working with numerous directors and actors, with a lot of them finding further success and fame in the cinema scene. In addition, many of these films were released theatrically and internationally in multiple languages.
Shaw Brothers encountered competition with Golden Harvest, another well-known production company, but were still able to maintain producing more films during those decades. It’s been over 60 years since they have been around and their film catalogue, or at least a good majority, were eventually acquired by Celestial Pictures for new restoration and new home video releases across the world. The main studio discontinued in 2011 but it’s said that the brand is still around.
The UK have received a fair share of Shaw Brothers goodness, and I believe it was 88 Films that started bringing over their catalogue on Blu-ray in High Definition. But Arrow Video eventually joined along and licensed dozens of films from Celestial Pictures for releases on Blu-ray in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2021 they released Shawscope Volume 1, then in 2022 came Volume 2. After taking a break in 2023 due to the Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest box set, Arrow have returned with Shawscope Volume 3 for 2024.
Shawscope Volume 3 Line-up:
Before Hong Kong’s mightiest film studio mastered the art of the kung fu film, Shaw Brothers hit box office gold with a very different kind of martial arts cinema, one that channelled the blood-soaked widescreen violence of Japanese samurai epics and Italian spaghetti westerns into a uniquely Chinese form: the wuxia pian. With their enthralling tales drawn from historical myth and legend of sword-wielding (and often gravity-defying) noble heroes, the wuxia films housed in this next instalment of Arrow Video’s best-selling Shawscope series demonstrate the sweeping stylistic evolution of the genre, from the righteous stoicism of the late-60s Mandarin period, right through to the wild-and-weird anarchism of the early-80s Cantonese explosion.
The iconic One-Armed Swordsman trilogy, directed between 1967 and 1971 by wuxia cinema godfather Chang Cheh, made household names of stars Wang Yu and David Chiang and set the gory template for many of the films to come. Contrary to Chang’s tales of loyal brotherhood, many wuxia films focused on female protagonists, three very different examples of which we see next: Ho Meng-hua’s The Lady Hermit, with the great Cheng Pei-pei (Come Drink with Me) as a virtuous swordswoman called upon to stop a vicious warlord; Chor Yuen’s scandalous Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan in which the titular lady of the night masters every deadly skill she can to get revenge on those who enslaved her; and Cheng Kang’s all-star epic The 14 Amazons, in which Shaws’ finest starlets play the real-life women of the Yang dynasty, avenging their fallen menfolk in battle.
Next, Chor Yuen adapted several beloved novels by consummate wuxia storyteller Gu Long to the big screen, four of which are collected here: The Magic Blade, Clans of Intrigue, Jade Tiger and The Sentimental Swordsman, all starring the redoubtable Ti Lung. As kung fu overtook wuxia at the box office, the genre evolved into unexpected new directions, with its chivalrous knights-errant replaced by conflicted antiheroes, as seen in Sun Chung’s breathlessly exciting The Avenging Eagle and Boxer’s Omen goremeister Kuei Chih-hung’s fatalistic masterpiece Killer Constable. Finally, just when it seemed the wuxia film had nowhere left to turn, Eighties excess reigned supreme in the special-effects-soaked, fourth-wall-breaking fantastical delights of Taylor Wong’s Buddha’s Palm and Lu Chun-ku’s Bastard Swordsman.
Back with all-new exclusive restorations and hours of insightful bonus material, if you thought the previous two Shawscope sets showed the Shaw Brothers at its strongest, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Plot Synopsis via Arrow Video, November 2024.
Shawscope is a collection of films produced by the Shaw Brothers with no specific theme, order or time period. While Shout! Factory focused by year, Arrow’s box sets are randomised. A majority of the films have no connection to each other, other than being produced by the same company. While some users are disappointed that it’s not director focused as many of them have made films with the company, having a random selection does provide highlights ranging from the most known to the nichest titles around.
Shawscope Volume 3 continues the variety of films from different directors, some are related and others are not. In this volume we have fourteen films in total across eight directors:
One-Armed Swordsman (獨臂刀, Du bei dao) is a 1967 film directed by Chang Cheh, with screenplay written by Ni Kuang and Chang Cheh, and music composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
The cast of the film includes Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Tien Feng, Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Yang Chi-Ching, Tang Ti, Fan Mei-Sheng and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on July 1967 and has previously been released in the UK on home video by distributor 88 Films.
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (獨臂刀王, Du bei dao wang) is a 1969 film directed by Chang Cheh, with screenplay written by Chang Cheh, and music composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
The cast of the film includes Jimmy Wang Yu, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Hoh Ban, Tsung Hua, Cheng Li, Tien Feng, Ku Feng and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on February 1969.
The New One-Armed Swordsman (新獨臂刀, Xin du bi dao) is a 1971 film directed by Chang Cheh, with screenplay written by Ni Kuang, and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes David Chiang, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Ku Feng, Chan Sing, Wang Chung, Liu Gang and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on February 1971, and was known in the United States as Triple Irons.
The Lady Hermit (鍾馗娘子, Zhong kui niangzi) is a 1971 film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, with screenplay written by Yip Yat-Fong, and music composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
The cast of the film includes Cheng Pei-Pei, Shih Szu, Lo Lieh, Fang Mian, Wang Hsieh, Chao Hsiung, Chuan Yuan and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on January 1971.
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (愛奴, Ainu) is a 1972 film directed by Chor Yuen, with screenplay written by Chiu Kang-Chien, and music composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung.
The cast of the film includes Lily Ho Li-Li, Betty Pei Ti, Yueh Hua, Tung Lin, Wan Chung-Shan, Fan Mei-Sheng, Ku Wen-Chung and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on September 1972.
The 14 Amazons (十四女英豪, Shisi nuyinghao) is a 1972 film directed by Cheng Kang, with screenplay written by Cheng Kang, and music composed by Wang Fu-Ling.
The cast of the film includes Lisa Lu Yan, Ivy Ling-Po, Yuen Hua, Lily Ho Li-Li, Tsung Hua, Shu Pei-Pei, Wang Ping and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on July 1972.
The Magic Bride (天涯明月刀, Tianya mingyue dao) is a 1976 film directed by Chor Yuen, with screenplay written by Sze-To On & Ni Kuang, and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Tanny Tien Ni, Lily Li Li-Li, Ku Feng, Ching Miao & Tang Ching. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on July 1976.
Clans of Intrigue (楚留香, Chu Liuxiang) is a 1977 film directed by Chor Yuen, with screenplay written by Ni Kuang, story written by Gu Long and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes Ti Lung, Tin Ching, Yueh Hua, Nora Niao Ke-Hsiu, Lau Wai-Ling, Chen Sze-Kai, Chong Li and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on March 1977.
Jade Tiger (白玉老虎, Baiyu laohu) is a 1977 film directed by Chor Yuen, with screenplay written by Chor Yuen & Gu Long, and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes Ti Lung, Ku Feng, Lily Li, Xiao Yao, Fan Mui-Sang, Lo Lieh, Yueh Hua and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on May 1977.
The Sentimental Swordsman (多情劍客無情劍, Duoqing jianke wuqing jian) is a 1977 film directed by Chor Yuen, with screenplay written by Chor Yuen, story written by Gu Long and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes Ti Lung, Ching Li, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Candice Yu On-On, Wang Sha, Yueh Hua, Ku Feng and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on October 1977.
The Avenging Eagle (冷血十三鷹, Lengxue shisan ying) is a 1978 film directed by Shu Chung, with screenplay written by Ni Kuang, and music composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
The cast of the film includes Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan, Lam Fai-Wong, Huang Pei-Chihi and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on September 1978.
Killer Constable (萬人斬, Wàn rén zhǎn) is a 1980 film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, with screenplay written by Sze-To On, and music composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
The cast of the film includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Ku Feng, Jason Pai Piao, Yau Chui-ling, Ai Fei, Chiang Tao, Kim Se-Ok and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on March 1980, was known in the United States as Karate Exterminators, and has previously been released in the UK on home video by distributor 88 Films.
Buddha’s Palm (如來神掌, Rulai shen zhang) is a 1982 film directed by Taylor Wong Tai-Loi, with screenplay written by Sze-To On, Manfred Wong Man-Chun, Sui Suet-Fong & Taylor Wong Tai-Loi.
The cast of the film includes Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Kara Wai, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Ching Miao, Candice Yu On-On, Lo Lieh, Sek Kin and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on August 1982, and was also known as Raiders of the Magic Palm.
Bastard Swordsman (天蠶變, Tiān cán biàn) is a 1983 film directed by Lu Chin-Ku, with screenplay written by Lu Chin-Ku, and music composed by So Jan-Hau and Stephen Shing Gam-Wing.
The cast of the film includes Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Kara Wai, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Ching Miao, Candice Yu On-On, Lo Lieh, Sek Kin and more. The film was released theatrically in Hong Kong on September 1983.
Limited Edition Contents:
Arrow have kept it consistent once again for their latest Shawscope box set. This time the box is green!
The Shawscope Volume 3 box set is presented in a rigid large box housing a digibook that contains the Blu-ray discs with illustrated artwork and the contents on each page, and an illustrated 60-page book featuring essays written by David West, Jonathan Clements and Dylan Cheung, as well as cast and crew listings and notes for each film by Ian Jane. There’s also artwork illustrated by Chris Malbon, “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien, Tom Ralston, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella and Jolyon Yates.
Also included inside the digibook is a single CD featuring 35 music tracks from not just the films featured in this box set but also previous Shawscope volumes – 7 from The Sentimental Swordsman, 2 from Killer Constable, 15 from The Avenging Eagle, 1 from Bastard Swordsman, plus 1 from Mighty Peking Man, 1 from Chinatown Kid, 1 from Invincible Shaolin, 1 from The Five Venom, 4 from Mad Monkey Kung Fu, 1 from Five Superfighters, and 1 from The Boxer’s Omen as added bonuses.
The SRP is £169.99 (that’s about £12.14 per film) and has an unspecified print run. Once the print run is out of stock, this edition won’t be available. There’s no word on whether these will receive individual/collection of standard editions like the first volume did but will have to wait and see once this sells out.
I didn’t pre-order this box set but I did order it as soon as possible through retailer Terracotta Distribution which was on offer for £120 with free postage (and I had a discount for spending a certain amount with the store so I used a £10 one-off discount code).
Physical Contents:
- Rigid Box with clean artwork and digibook packaging
- Illustrated 60-page Book with essays written by David West, Jonathan Clements and Dylan Cheung plus notes on each film written by Ian Jane
- 1 CD featuring music from The Sentimental Swordsman, Killer Constable, The Avenging Eagle, Bastard Swordsman, Mighty Peking Man, Chinatown Kid, Invincible Shaolin, The Five Venom, Mad Monkey Kung Fu, Five Superfighters, and The Boxer’s Omen.
On-Disc Contents:
Distributor: Arrow Video
Released: 25th November 2024
The limited edition release for Shawscope Volume 3 contains 14 films across 8 Blu-ray discs plus an additional Blu-ray disc for an alternate version of one of the films included as well as additional bonus features. Each disc has different restorations/transfers, audio and bonus feature content.
| Disc | Films |
|---|---|
| 1 | One-Armed Swordsman Brand new 4K restoration by Celestial Pictures and L’immagine Ritrovata Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub |
| 2 | Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub The New One-Armed Swordsman Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub |
| 3 | The Lady Hermit Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub |
| 4 | The 14 Amazons Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub |
| 5 | The Magic Blade Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub Clans of Intrigue Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and Cantonese mono audio Newly translated English subtitles |
| 6 | Jade Tiger Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin mono audio Newly translated English subtitles The Sentimental Swordsman Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and Cantonese mono audio Newly translated English subtitles |
| 7 | The Avenging Eagle Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin, Cantonese and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub Killer Constable Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub |
| 8 | Buddha’s Palm Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin, Cantonese and English mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Optional English Hard-of-Hearing subtitles for the English dub Bastard Swordsman Brand new 2K restoration from the original negatives by Arrow Films Newly restored uncompressed Mandarin mono audio Newly translated English subtitles |
| 9 | Killer Constable High Definition (1080p) presentation of the rare Korean version, featuring over 30 mins of exclusive alternate footage never released outside South Korea before (contains standard-definition VHS inserts for unique material) Newly translated English subtitles |
The white subtitles are optional during playback, and the discs are region accessible to players set to A & B.
Blu-ray Specs:
| Languages | One-Armed Swordsman, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, The New One-Armed Swordsman, The Lady Hermit, Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan, The 14 Amazons, The Magic Blade & Killer Constable: Mandarin, English Clans of Intrigue & The Sentimental Swordsman: Cantonese, Mandarin Jade Tiger & Bastard Swordsman: Mandarin The Avenging Eagle & Buddha’s Palm: Cantonese, Mandarin, English |
| Audio | One-Armed Swordsman, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, The New One-Armed Swordsman, The Lady Hermit, Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan, The 14 Amazons, The Magic Blade & Killer Constable: Mandarin 1.0 English 1.0 Clans of Intrigue & The Sentimental Swordsman: Cantonese 1.0 Mandarin 1.0 Jade Tiger & Bastard Swordsman: Mandarin 1.0 The Avenging Eagle & Buddha’s Palm: Cantonese 1.0 Mandarin 1.0 English 1.0 |
| Video | 1080p High Definition Native format 2.35:1 aspect ratio |
| Region | A B |
| Subtitles | One-Armed Swordsman, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, The New One-Armed Swordsman, The Lady Hermit, Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan, The 14 Amazons, The Magic Blade, The Avenging Eagle, Killer Constable & Buddha’s Palm: English, English SDH Clans of Intrigue, Jade Tiger, The Sentimental Swordsman & Bastard Swordsman: English |
| Locked Subtitles | No |
| Discs | 9 BD-50s |
Blu-ray On-Disc Extra Features:
Disc 1: One-Armed Swordsman
- Audio Commentary by David West
- Tony Rayns on One-Armed Swordsman (38:09 runtime)
A newly filmed appreciation of the One-Armed Swordsman series by film critic and historian Tony Rayns, produced for Arrow Video in 2024. Contains spoilers for the second and third films in the series. - One-Armed Superstar (41:15 runtime)
This interview with the late “Jimmy” Wang Yu was filmed at Nantes, France in 2001 and is presented courtesy of the Frédéric Ambroisine Video Archive. The interview features some intermittent audio dropouts, which we have fixed as much as possible but are unfortunately inherent to the original materials. We hope these technical issues do not affect your enjoyment of this rare opportunity to hear Wang Yu speak about his career. - Chiao Chiao: A Shaw Career (16:32 runtime)
An interview with co-star “Lisa” Chiao Chiao, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Ku Feng on Chang Cheh (18:47 runtime)
An interview with actor Ku Feng on his collaborations with Chang Cheh, including all three films in the One-Armed Swordsman trilogy, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Sam Ho on Chang Cheh (22:21 runtime)
An appreciation of director Chang Cheh by film critic Sam Ho, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Daniel Lee on One Armed Swordsman (10:46 runtime)
An interview with filmmaker Daniel Lee, director of the 1994 remake What Price Survival, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - One Armed Side Hustles (10:06 runtime)
A brand new video essay by Brandon Bentley on Wang Yu’s prediliction for playing amputee protagonists, produced for Arrow Video in 2024. - Trailer Gallery
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (04:02 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (04:02 runtime)
- Chang Cheh Trailer Reel (23:00 runtime)
Disc 2: Return of the One-Armed Swordsman & The New One-Armed Swordsman
- Return of the One-Armed Swordsman: Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
- Return of the One-Armed Swordsman: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (03:58 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:58 runtime)
- The New One-Armed Swordsman: Audio Commentary by Brian Bankston
- The New One-Armed Swordsman: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (03:21 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:21 runtime)
- German Theatrical Trailer (03:02 runtime)
- US Theatrical Trailer (02:02 runtime)
- US TV Spots (01:27 runtime)
Disc 3: The Lady Hermit & Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
- The Lady Hermit: Audio Commentary by James Mudge
- The Lady Hermit: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (04:27 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (04:27 runtime)
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan: Commentaries
- Audio Commentary by Tony Rayns
- Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan: Alternate English Credits (02:00 runtime)
- Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (03:21 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:21 runtime)
Disc 4: The 14 Amazons
- Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements
- Interview with Sharon Yeung (12:40 runtime)
An interview with stuntwoman Sharon Yeung, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Interview with Bede Cheng (10:34 runtime)
An interview with critic Bede Cheng, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Interview with Law Kar (16:04 runtime)
An interview with critic Law Kar, filmed in 2005 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #1) (03:30 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #2) (04:03 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:30 runtime)
Disc 5: The Magic Blade & Clans of Intrigue
- The Magic Blade: Audio Commentary by Samm Deighan
- The Magic Blade: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (03:57 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:57 runtime)
- Clans of Intrigue: Audio Commentary by James Mudge
- Clans of Intrigue: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #1) (03:05 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #2) (04:04 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Cantonese) (03:05 runtime)
Disc 6: Jade Tiger & The Sentimental Swordsman
- Jade Tiger: Audio Commentary by Ian Jane
- Jade Tiger: HK Theatrical Trailer (03:24 runtime)
- The Sentimental Swordsman: Audio Commentary by David West
- The Sentimental Swordsman: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #1) (03:06 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #2) (03:37 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Cantonese) (03:06 runtime)
Disc 7: The Avenging Eagle & Killer Constable
- The Avenging Eagle: Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- The Avenging Eagle: Alternate English Credits (02:30 runtime)
- The Avenging Eagle: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Cantonese) (03:46 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English #1) (03:46 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English #2) (03:53 runtime)
- Killer Constable: Commentaries
- Audio Commentary by Tony Rayns
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- Audio Commentary by Brian Bankston
- Killer Constable: Added Scenes from Korean Version (34:15 runtime)
Killer Constable was partially filmed in South Korea, and the version released there was very different to the one released in the rest of the world, including over half an hour of additional or alternate footage that completely changes the title character’s motives, and a new ending. This compilation of the unique material is taken from a VHS copy of the Korean cut, the best available source for this release. - Killer Constable: Alternate English Credits (01:40 runtime)
- Killer Constable: Theatrical Trailers
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #1) (03:17 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin #2) (03:21 runtime)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (03:17 runtime)
Disc 8: Buddha’s Palm & Bastard Swordsman
- Buddha’s Palm: Audio Commentary by Dylan Cheung
- Buddha’s Palm: Alternate English Credits (01:22 runtime)
- Buddha’s Palm: HK Theatrical Trailer (02:42 runtime)
- Bastard Swordsman: Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- Bastard Swordsman: HK Theatrical Trailer (02:53 runtime)
Disc 9: Bonus Disc
- Killer Constable: Korean Version (01:44:53 runtime)
Killer Constable was partially filmed in South Korea, and the version released there was very different to the one released in the rest of the world, including over half an hour of additional or alternate footage that completely changes the title character’s motives, a new ending and several censor cuts to the violence.
35mm materials for the Korean version could not be accessed for this release. In order to present it for posterity, this high-definition presentation uses standard-definition material from a VHS tape for this unique footage, as well as the audio. We hope the resulting fluctuations in quality throughout do not affect your enjoyment of this rare curiosity, released outside South Korea for the first time. - Tony Rayns on Chor Yuen (39:11 runtime)
A newly filmed appreciation of director Chor Yuen’s career by film critic and historian Tony Rayns, produced for Arrow Video in 2024. - Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan:
- Confessions of a Stunt Woman (04:51 runtime)
An interview with stuntwoman Sharon Yeung, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Theories on Intimate Confessions (18:01 runtime)
An archive featurette from 2003 featuring appreciations of Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan from academic Sze Man-hung, musician Kwan King-chung, and filmmaker Clarence Fok, who directed the loose 1992 remake Naked Killer.
- Confessions of a Stunt Woman (04:51 runtime)
- The Magic Blade:
- Interview with Ti Lung (21:02 runtime)
An audio interview with actor Ti Lung, recorded in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - The Scriptwriter (15:59 runtime)
An interview with screenwriter Sze-to On, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Sam Ho on Chor Yuen (14:11 runtime)
An appreciation of Chor Yuen’s career by critic Sam Ho, filmed in 2003 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - Interview with Chor Yuen (13:22 runtime)
An archive interview with director Chor Yuen, filmed in 2002. - Interview with Yuen Wah (17:34 runtime)
An archive interview with actor Yuen Wah, filmed in 2002. - Interview with Li Ching (14:56 runtime)
An archive interview with actor Li Ching, filmed in 2002.
- Interview with Ti Lung (21:02 runtime)
- The Avenging Eagle:
- The Eagle Chief (09:12 runtime)
An interview with actor Ku Feng, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine. - The Blue Eagle (06:31 runtime)
An interview with actor Eddy Ko, filmed in 2004 by Frédéric Ambroisine.
- The Eagle Chief (09:12 runtime)
Unboxing Photos:
Digibook:
Booklet:
Final Notes:
Shawscope Volume 3 is available to purchase on Blu-ray by Arrow Video in the United Kingdom and United States. The limited edition Blu-ray can be purchased across different retailers including Arrow Store, HMV, Terracotta Distribution and Zavvi.
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