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Magnificent Ruffians AKA Mai ming xiao zi (Blu-ray) (1979)
Lu Feng recruits four out of work kung fu experts from another town to harass Lo Mang and take over his business. However, his plan backfires and they become friends with Lo Mang.Director: Cheh Chang
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin"
Audio Commentary by Travis Crawford
Select Scene Commentary by Tony Rayns
"Master Killer: An Interview with Gordon Liu" (2003)
2006 Interview with Arthur Wong (28:34)
"Shaolin: A Hero's Birthplace" 2003 featurette (16:02)
"Elegant Trails: Gordon Liu" 2006 featurette (6:23)
"Tiger Style: The Musical Impact of Martial Arts Cinema" 2022 interview with Lovely Jon (37:22)
"Cinema Hong Kong: Swordfighting" 2003 documentary (50:21)
Alternate English Credits (3:16)
Trailer Gallery
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (3:54)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (3:54)
- US TV Spot (0:32)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:36)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:08)
Image Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* "Return to the 36th Chamber"
* "Disciples of the 36th Chamber"
"Return to the 36th Chamber" extras
- 2003 Interview with Gordon Liu (14:50)
- "Citizen Shaw" 1980 TV documentary (57:42)
- "A Hero on the Scaffolding" 2003 featurette (14:40)
- Alternate Opening Credits
-- HK Theatrical Credits (1:32)
-- Alternate English Title Sequence (1:45)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:21)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
- Image Gallery
"Disciples of the 36th Chamber" extras
- 2003 Interview with Gordon Liu (14:50)
- Alternate Opening Credits (4:15)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:33)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
- Image Gallery
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* "Mad Monkey Kung Fu"
* "Five Superfighters"
"Mad Monkey Kung Fu" extras
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng & Michael Worth
- "Tony Rayns on Mad Monkey Kung Fu" 2022 interview (19:56)
- 2004 Interview with Hsiao Hou (39:59)
- "Shaw in the USA" 2022 interview with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali (32:12)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:01)
-- US Theatrical Trailer (2:34)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:08)
Image Gallery
"Five Superfighters" extras
- "Shaw in the USA" 2022 interview with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali (32:12)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:26)
-- UK VHS Promo (2:37)
- Image Gallery
DISC FOUR (Blu-ray)
* "Invincible Shaolin"
* "The Kid with the Golden Arm" (Theatrical Version)
* "The Kid with the Golden Arm" (Alternate Version)
"Invincible Shaolin" extras
- 2003 Interview with Robert Tai (23:59)
- "Poison Clan Rocks the World" 2022 video essay by Terrence J. Brady (26:28)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (4:06)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (4:06)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:17)
- Image Gallery
"The Kid with the Golden Arm" extras
- 2003 Interview with Robert Tai (23:59)
- "Poison Clan Rocks the World" 2022 video essay by Terrence J. Brady (26:28)
- Alternate Opening Credits
-- Textless Opening Credits (2:03)
-- English Opening Credits 1 (2:13)
-- English Opening Credits 2 (1:45)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Audio Only) (3:22)
-- US TV Spot (0:49)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:21)
- Image Gallery
DISC FIVE (Blu-ray)
* "Magnificent Ruffians"
* "Ten Tigers of Kwangtung"
"Magnificent Ruffians" extras
- Rivers and Lakes" 2022 video essay by author Jonathan Clements (22:34)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:01)
-- German Theatrical Trailer (2:58)
- Image Gallery
"Ten Tigers of Kwangtung" extras
- Audio Commentary by Brandon Bentley
- Rivers and Lakes" 2022 video essay by author Jonathan Clements (22:34)
- 2003 Interview with Chin Siu-ho (21:17)
- Textless Title Sequence (1:16)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Cantonese) (2:58)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (2:57)
-- US TV Spot (0:28)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
- Image Gallery
DISC SIX (Blu-ray)
* "My Young Auntie" (Theatrical Version)
* "My Young Auntie" (Alternate VHS Version)
Select Scene Commentary by Tony Rayns
2003 Interview with Kara Hui (29:20)
"Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio" 2003 documentary (53:45)
Alternate Opening Credits (1:19)
Trailer Gallery
- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:19)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:04)
Image Gallery
DISC SEVEN (Blu-ray)
* "Mercenaries from Hong Kong"
* "The Boxer's Omen"
"Mercenaries from Hong Kong" extras
- 2010 Interview with Tong Kai (28:50)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (2:38)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:21)
- Image Gallery
"The Boxer's Omen" extras
- Audio Commentary by Travis Crawford
- "Tony Rayns on Kuei Chih-hung" 2022 interview (21:02)
- Extended Scene (1:57)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:47)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer 2 (3:06)
- Image Gallery
DISC EIGHT (Blu-ray)
* "Martial Arts of Shaolin" (Restored Version)
* "Martial Arts of Shaolin" (Unrestored Version)
* "The Bare-Footed Kid"
"Martial Arts of Shaolin" extras
- Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements
- "Tony Rayns on Martial Arts of Shaolin" 2022 interview (29:40)
- 2004 Interview with Sze Yeung-ping (42:15)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
-- Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:52)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:09)
-- 'Shaolin Temple' 1 & 2 Trailers (6:58)
- Image Gallery
"The Bare-Footed Kid" extras
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- "Tony Rayns on The Bare-Footed Kid" 2022 interview (16:28)
- Alternate Opening Credits (3:11)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:39)
-- UK VHS Promo (2:06)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
- Image Gallery
DISCS NINE & TEN (Soundtrack CD) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Illustrated 60-page collectors’ book featuring new writing by David Desser, Jonathan Clements, Lovely Jon and David West, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon Abrams.
New artwork by Mike Lee-Graham, Chris Malbon, Kagan McLeod, Colin Murdoch, “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien, Lucas Peverill, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates. -
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Extras:Photo gallery (4:53)
German trailer (2:56)
Bonus Trailers
- The Daredevils (1:50)
- The Kid with a Tattoo (0:55)
- Heroes Shed No Tears (1980) (1:02)
- The Champion (1973) (2:14)
- The Proud Twins (1:56) -
Subtitles:Original Version: English, German (optional)
German Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Original Version:
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German Version:
German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a reversible cover.
Coded regions A+B. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin"
Audio Commentary by Travis Crawford
Select Scene Commentary by Tony Rayns
"Master Killer: An Interview with Gordon Liu" (2003)
2006 Interview with Arthur Wong (28:34)
"Shaolin: A Hero's Birthplace" 2003 featurette (16:02)
"Elegant Trails: Gordon Liu" 2006 featurette (6:23)
"Tiger Style: The Musical Impact of Martial Arts Cinema" 2022 interview with Lovely Jon (37:22)
"Cinema Hong Kong: Swordfighting" 2003 documentary (50:21)
Alternate English Credits (3:16)
Trailer Gallery
- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (3:54)
- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (3:54)
- US TV Spot (0:32)
- German Theatrical Trailer (2:36)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:08)
Image Gallery
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* "Return to the 36th Chamber"
* "Disciples of the 36th Chamber"
"Return to the 36th Chamber" extras
- 2003 Interview with Gordon Liu (14:50)
- "Citizen Shaw" 1980 TV documentary (57:42)
- "A Hero on the Scaffolding" 2003 featurette (14:40)
- Alternate Opening Credits
-- HK Theatrical Credits (1:32)
-- Alternate English Title Sequence (1:45)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:21)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
- Image Gallery
"Disciples of the 36th Chamber" extras
- 2003 Interview with Gordon Liu (14:50)
- Alternate Opening Credits (4:15)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:33)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:07)
- Image Gallery
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* "Mad Monkey Kung Fu"
* "Five Superfighters"
"Mad Monkey Kung Fu" extras
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng & Michael Worth
- "Tony Rayns on Mad Monkey Kung Fu" 2022 interview (19:56)
- 2004 Interview with Hsiao Hou (39:59)
- "Shaw in the USA" 2022 interview with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali (32:12)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:01)
-- US Theatrical Trailer (2:34)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:08)
Image Gallery
"Five Superfighters" extras
- "Shaw in the USA" 2022 interview with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali (32:12)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:26)
-- UK VHS Promo (2:37)
- Image Gallery
DISC FOUR (Blu-ray)
* "Invincible Shaolin"
* "The Kid with the Golden Arm" (Theatrical Version)
* "The Kid with the Golden Arm" (Alternate Version)
"Invincible Shaolin" extras
- 2003 Interview with Robert Tai (23:59)
- "Poison Clan Rocks the World" 2022 video essay by Terrence J. Brady (26:28)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (4:06)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (English) (4:06)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:17)
- Image Gallery
"The Kid with the Golden Arm" extras
- 2003 Interview with Robert Tai (23:59)
- "Poison Clan Rocks the World" 2022 video essay by Terrence J. Brady (26:28)
- Alternate Opening Credits
-- Textless Opening Credits (2:03)
-- English Opening Credits 1 (2:13)
-- English Opening Credits 2 (1:45)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Audio Only) (3:22)
-- US TV Spot (0:49)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:21)
- Image Gallery
DISC FIVE (Blu-ray)
* "Magnificent Ruffians"
* "Ten Tigers of Kwangtung"
"Magnificent Ruffians" extras
- Rivers and Lakes" 2022 video essay by author Jonathan Clements (22:34)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:01)
-- German Theatrical Trailer (2:58)
- Image Gallery
"Ten Tigers of Kwangtung" extras
- Audio Commentary by Brandon Bentley
- Rivers and Lakes" 2022 video essay by author Jonathan Clements (22:34)
- 2003 Interview with Chin Siu-ho (21:17)
- Textless Title Sequence (1:16)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Cantonese) (2:58)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (Mandarin) (2:57)
-- US TV Spot (0:28)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:14)
- Image Gallery
DISC SIX (Blu-ray)
* "My Young Auntie" (Theatrical Version)
* "My Young Auntie" (Alternate VHS Version)
Select Scene Commentary by Tony Rayns
2003 Interview with Kara Hui (29:20)
"Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio" 2003 documentary (53:45)
Alternate Opening Credits (1:19)
Trailer Gallery
- HK Theatrical Trailer (4:19)
- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:04)
Image Gallery
DISC SEVEN (Blu-ray)
* "Mercenaries from Hong Kong"
* "The Boxer's Omen"
"Mercenaries from Hong Kong" extras
- 2010 Interview with Tong Kai (28:50)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (2:38)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:21)
- Image Gallery
"The Boxer's Omen" extras
- Audio Commentary by Travis Crawford
- "Tony Rayns on Kuei Chih-hung" 2022 interview (21:02)
- Extended Scene (1:57)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:47)
-- HK Theatrical Trailer 2 (3:06)
- Image Gallery
DISC EIGHT (Blu-ray)
* "Martial Arts of Shaolin" (Restored Version)
* "Martial Arts of Shaolin" (Unrestored Version)
* "The Bare-Footed Kid"
"Martial Arts of Shaolin" extras
- Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements
- "Tony Rayns on Martial Arts of Shaolin" 2022 interview (29:40)
- 2004 Interview with Sze Yeung-ping (42:15)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
-- Japanese Theatrical Trailer (1:52)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:09)
-- 'Shaolin Temple' 1 & 2 Trailers (6:58)
- Image Gallery
"The Bare-Footed Kid" extras
- Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng
- "Tony Rayns on The Bare-Footed Kid" 2022 interview (16:28)
- Alternate Opening Credits (3:11)
- Trailer Gallery
-- HK Theatrical Trailer (3:39)
-- UK VHS Promo (2:06)
-- Digital Reissue Trailer (1:12)
- Image Gallery
DISCS NINE & TEN (Soundtrack CD) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Illustrated 60-page collectors’ book featuring new writing by David Desser, Jonathan Clements, Lovely Jon and David West, plus cast and crew listings and notes on each film by Simon Abrams.
New artwork by Mike Lee-Graham, Chris Malbon, Kagan McLeod, Colin Murdoch, “Kung Fu” Bob O’Brien, Lucas Peverill, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/UK Arrow boxsets for the additional extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts.
- Blu-ray B Germany- Edel - No cuts - Includes the original version (105:32) and the German version (81:04).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts.
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 18/01/20
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/11/22UPDATE LOG:
18/01/20: Initial entry.
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24/11/22: Added US, UK.
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