Shaw Brothers Classics, Volume 1

Eleven-disc set includes: The Assassin (Da CI Ke) (1967)When a low-born but gifted swordsman (Jimmy Wang Yu) confronts the aristocrat out for the attentions of his girlfriend (Chiao Chiao), the spurned rival has his master and school destroyed, setting the stage for confrontation and revenge. Chang Cheh directs; Tien Feng, Huang Tsung-shun co-star. 121 min. C/Rtg: PG-13 The Thundering Sword (Shen Jian Zhen Jiang Hu) (1967)As a martial arts master tasks his prize pupils (Chang Yi, Lo Lieh) with locating and destroying a legendary blade, they encounter a swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei) out for the same prize who'll become the fulcrum of a romantic rivalry. Hsu Cheng-hung directs; Chan Hung-lit, Wu Ma co-star. 90 min. C/Rtg: NR Golden Swallow (Jin Yan Zi) (1968)Cheng Pei-pei returns to her role from "Come Drink With Me" as martial arts mistress Golden Swallow, forced to fight when the thugs angered by vengeful schoolmate Silver Roc (Jimmy Wang Yu) target her as part of their retribution. Chang Cheh directs; Lo Lieh, Chao Hsiu Yen co-star. 89 min. C/Rtg: R The Jade Raksha (Yu Luo Cha) (1968)After her family was killed by a criminal answering to Yan, a young girl grew up to be a dangerous swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei)... and she now roams the country in the guise of a ghost, slaying all unfortunate enough to share his name. Ho Meng-hua directs; Tang Ching, Yeung Chi Hing co-star. 93 min. C/Rtg: NR The Bells Of Death (Duo Hun Ling) (1968)Wei Fu (Chang Yi) was once a simple woodcutter. After a trio of brigands killed his kin, however, he committed to martial arts training... and made sure his mother's belled bracelet would be the last thing the murderers ever saw. Feng Yueh directs; Chin Ping, Chiu Sam-yin co-star. 84 min. C/Rtg: NR The Sword Of Swords (Shen Dao) (1968)After prize student Ling (Jimmy Wang Yu) outed rival Fang (Tien Fang) as a traitor to the school, the master deemed Ling worthy of receiving a legendary sword-but Fang will stop at nothing to gain both blade and vengeance. Cheng Kang directs; Cheng Miu, Shu Pei-pei co-star. 106 min. C/Rtg: NR Killer Dart (Zhui Hun Biao) (1968)When a traitorous pupil (Chang Pei-san) slays an innocent couple, his master (Fang Mien) resolves to raise their orphaned daughter. As she grows into an accomplished fighter (Chin Ping), will her parents' killer dupe her into thinking her mentor's responsible? Ho Meng-hua directs; Ma Ying co-stars. 87 min. C/Rtg: NR The Invincible Fist (Tie Shou Wu Qing) (1969)A sword-wielding constable (Lo Lieh) is determined to bring down the cunning bandit (Fang Mian) terrorizing his jurisdiction, but can he help himself from falling for the thief's lovely but blind daughter (Li Ching)? Chang Cheh directs; David Chiang, Ku Feng co-star. 93 min. C/Rtg: PG Dragon Swamp (Du Long Tan) (1969)After a swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei) faces 20 years' banishment for stealing a sacred weapon, her daughter is left to be raised in a Taoist temple. Now, the grown girl (Cheng, again) must track down a thief (Lo Lieh) for the same transgression. Lo Wei directs and co-stars; Huang Chung-hsin also stars. 105 min. C/Rtg: NR The Flying Dagger (Fei Dao Shou) (1969)A swordswoman (Cheng Pei-pei) made swift work of a brigand who killed a young couple. Unfortunately, her victim was the son of a knife-throwing clan chieftain (Yueng Chi Hung) determined to have blood for blood. Chang Cheh directs; Lo Lieh, Cheng Lui co-star. 103 min. C/Rtg: NR The Golden Sword (Long Men Jin Jian) (1969)With his clan chieftain father missing for seven years, a swordsman (Kao Yuen) set out on a quest to find him. To his surprise, the beggar boy who becomes an ally turns out to be a woman (Cheng Pei-pei)! Lo Wei directs and co-stars; Wang Lai also stars. 100 min. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Mandarin; Subtitles: English. In Mandarin with English subtitles.