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‘Legendary Weapons of China’ Audio Commentary

by: Bey Logan

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‘Legendary Weapons of China’ is one of the true classics of kung fu cinema, an epic filmed at Shaw Brothers by the great Lau Kar-leung. The film sees the members of Lau’s stock troupe of players, Lau Kar-wing, Kara Hui, Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Siu Hou, all vie with one another to steal the show. Lau Kar-leung himself plays a memorable role in the movie, and, for the finale, stages one of the greatest kung fu weapons duels ever committed to film.

Reel East is proud to present this new feature-length commentary from Asian film expert Bey Logan, world-renowned film producer, Hong Kong cinema historian, author and long-time Hung Gar kung fu practitioner. Join Bey on a rainy afternoon in Hong Kong as he talks us through this true masterwork of the martial arts movie genre.

These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy these insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origin of the story and kung fu style, and many more, about the film.

Note: A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days

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Bey Logan is one of the world’s most highly regarded experts on Asian action cinema. He was previously the author of the ground-breaking ‘Hong Kong Action Cinema’, an introduction to the genre. He subsequently spent more than 20 years working in the Hong Kong movie industry as a writer, producer and film historian. His productions include such hits as ‘The Twins Effect’, ‘Dragon Squad’ and ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny’ starring such idols as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen. Logan has also curated several home entertainment labels focusing on Asian action films and has recorded more full-length feature film commentaries than anyone else. As a further string to his bow, Bey is an expert in Hung Gar kung fu, and runs a martial arts school in Hong Kong.
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‘Legendary Weapons of China’ is one of the true classics of kung fu cinema, an epic filmed at Shaw Brothers by the great Lau Kar-leung. The film sees the members of Lau’s stock troupe of players, Lau Kar-wing, Kara Hui, Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Siu Hou, all vie with one another to steal the show. Lau Kar-leung himself plays a memorable role in the movie, and, for the finale, stages one of the greatest kung fu weapons duels ever committed to film.

The premise of the film is that, in the wake of the failed Boxer Rebellion, the former leader of the Spirit Boxers, Lui Kung, has abandoned the cause and gone into hiding in the South of China. Various agents are sent from Beijing to find and kill him. This framework allows for some of the most intricate martial arts fights ever committed to film, with Lau immortalising the 18 weapons of his Hung Gar style on the silver screen.

Reel East is proud to present this new feature-length commentary from Asian film expert Bey Logan, world-renowned film producer, Hong Kong cinema historian, author and long-time Hung Gar kung fu practitioner. Join Bey on a rainy afternoon in Hong Kong as he talks us through this true masterwork of the martial arts movie genre.

“This is the ‘The Good, The Bad and the Ugly’ of kung fu weapons movies, the one to which all others must be compared…”Bey Logan

Bey Logan has worked with numerous companies to promote Chinese martial arts cinema in the worldwide market. He has recorded over 200 DVD commentaries and is likely the most prolific and well-known Asian film commentator worldwide.

These film commentaries were formerly only available as DVD/ Blu-ray bonus features, you can now enjoy these  insights simply by playing the commentary while watching your own copy, existing copy or any copy of the movie, or even listen to it while driving, bathing or drinking. You will hear everything about the making of, film locations, history and origins of the story and kung fu style, and much more…

Note: A purchase provides the customer 5 downloads within 30 days