Two new Dragon Dynasty releases for May 27th
If you’re looking for something to blow that $300 tax stimulus check on, here are a couple of suggestions - Dragon Dynasty is releasing two Shaw Brothers kung-fu classics on 5/27, namely Come Drink With Me and Heroes of the East. Both are acknowledged classics and these releases look double-extra-sweet.
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HEROES OF THE EAST & COME DRINK WITH ME
Shaw Brothers’ Action-Packed Kung Fu Classics Debut On DVD May 27
SANTA MONICA, CA – With an established tradition of highlighting premier martial arts masterpieces, Genius Products and The Weinstein Company present two fierce kung fu classics from Celestial Pictures’ Shaw Brother’s collection – Heroes Of The East and Come Drink With Me – arriving on DVD for the first time on May 27th under the revered Dragon Dynasty label. Showcasing contrasting Chinese and Japanese martial arts techniques, the stunts in Heroes Of The East are expertly executed by Gordon Liu (Kill Bill Vol. I and II). Featuring a young Jackie Chan (Rush Hour films, Shanghai Noon), the groundbreaking Come Drink With Me stars Cheng Pei-Pei (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as the savagely graceful female master swordsman who served as the inspiration for director Quentin Tarantino’s revenge tale Kill Bill. Widely recognized as the leading producer of notable martial arts films, The Shaw Brothers continue to impress with Heroes Of The East and Come Drink With Me, both essential additions to any kung fu cinema enthusiast’s library. Packed with rich bonus materials, special features include all new cast interviews, multiple featurettes and much more (see details next page). Each DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.95.
Heroes Of The East Synopsis
When a Chinese kung fu master mistakenly insults the family of his new Japanese bride, he finds himself in a precarious situation to salvage his honor. To prove his loyalty and to regain the families trust, he agrees to a series of duels with seven Japanese ninjas. Utilizing various weapons and fighting styles, he must battle each ninja in an escalating series of classic martial arts challenges - each showcasing the contrasting styles of Chinese and Japanese martial arts techniques.
Heroes Of The East Special Features
- Feature Commentary With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
- Spotlight On A Legend: A Tribute To Celebrated Martial Arts Icon, Lau Kar-Lueng
- Hero of Shaolin: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Man Gordon Liu
- Shaolin Vs. Ninja: An Exploration Of The Legendary Martial Arts Weapons Forms Of China And Japan
- Trailer Gallery
Come Drink With Me Synopsis
Female agent Golden Swallow (Pei-Pei) infiltrates an evil gang of bandits with the help of kung fu master Drunken Cat in order to rescue her brother, the son of the Governor.
Come Drink With Me Special Features
- Feature Commentary With Lead Actress Cheng Pei-pei and Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
- The King And I: Acclaimed Director Tsui Hark Remembers King Hu
- Come Speak With Me: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Lady Cheng Pei-Pei
- A Classic Remembered: A Retrospective With Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan
- The Drunken Master: An Exclusive Interview With Leading Man Yueh Wah
- Trailer Gallery
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