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Super Spies and Secret Lies: Three Undercover Classics from Shaw Brothers [2
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The Golden Buddha (1966)
Angel with the Iron Fists (1967) The Singing Thief (1969)
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Following the enormous international success of
Dr No and
From Russia with Love,
Bondmania swept the globe and initiated a cycle of Bondsploitation
movies. Studios all over the world sought to capitalise on James Bond and the
concept of the super-spy – including Hong Kong’s venerable Shaw Brothers, who
began producing tales of intrigue, espionage, and grand theft in the mid-1960s.
Eureka Classics presents three of their best in this special-edition set: The
Golden Buddha, Angel with the Iron Fists and The Singing Thief. |
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Theatrical Release: April 27th, 1966 - February 14th, 1969
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Runtime |
The Golden Buddha (1966): 1:46:03.774 Angel with the Iron Fists (1967): 1:58:11.250 The Singing Thief (1969): 1:31:15.761 |
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The Golden Buddha: 2.35 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 47,685,940,366 bytesFeature: 22,516,721,280 bytes Video Bitrate: 24.31 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
Angel with the Iron Fists: 2.35 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 47,685,940,366 bytesFeature: 24,736,740,096 bytes Video Bitrate: 23.92 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
The Singing Thief: 2.35 :1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 37,944,365,284 bytesFeature: 27,938,965,056 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.90 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio Chinese
2304 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 320 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 320 kbps / DN -31dB or LPCM Audio English 1536 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit |
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Subtitles | English, None | |
Features |
Release Information: Studio: Eureka Classics
Edition Details: • New audio commentaries by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
• International Super Spies – A new interview with James
Bond expert Llewella Chapman on global Bondmania in the 1960s (21:51)
Transparent Blu-ray Case inside Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling Chapters 11 / 12 / 10 |
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On their
Blu-ray,
Eureka Classics use linear PCM mono tracks (24-bit) in the
original Mandarin language although The Golden Buddha also has
parts with English, Filipino or Tagalog. There are a handful of less-aggressive
conflicts including poison gas, martial arts and machine gunfire from
the rear of a sport scar. Effects have some minor depth
and the infusive score for The Golden Buddha was by
Eddie Wang (Dirty
Ho,
Clan
of the White Lotus,
Hex,
The
Bride From Hell,
Killer
Constable,
Return
of the 36th Chamber)
as well as Angel with the Iron Fists. The Singing Thief
The Eureka Classics
Blu-ray
All three films, but mostly, The Golden Buddha and Angel with the Iron Fists, have strong Bond vibes. They are more campy with less intensity than, say, Golgo 13 or the delightful Black Tight Killers. Those similar baddies are still here but are more exaggerated in their secrecy and ruthlessness. Hong Kong had a Bond fascination phase of it's own along with Hollywood (Derek Flint, Matt Helm) and Euro film's produced (see the British-made Deadlier Than the Male or French OSS 117). These espionage actioners released in the early 60s gave obvious nods to 007. We have dapper spy-ish heroes (including a female in Angel with the Iron Fists!) - with formal attire, protecting less-worldly characters in distress and always ready for conflict utilizing hidden talents including proficiency in unarmed combat. There are plenty of sexy antagonist drones, techie spy gadgets and gizmos, and amusing super-evil villain clichés. It's hard not to enjoy these films as they evolve with a brisk pace and are both adventurous and fun. I really appreciated the Eureka Classics Blu-ray package of Super Spies and Secret Lies: Three Undercover Classics from Shaw Brothers. A keeper for me. Absolutely recommended. |
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Angel with the Iron Fists
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