{"product_id":"secret-service-of-the-imperial-court-a-k-a-police-pool-of-blood-1984","title":"Secret Service of the Imperial Court A.K.A. Police Pool of Blood • Huang Cheng Shen Ying • 皇城神鷹 (1984","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Service of the Imperial Court\u003c\/strong\u003e (1984), also released as \u003cstrong\u003ePolice Pool of Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHuang Cheng Shen Ying\u003c\/strong\u003e (皇城神鷹), is a historical martial arts drama directed by \u003cstrong\u003eTony Liu Jun Guk\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLau Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChen Chia-chi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCheung Kei-ying\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film blends palace intrigue, swordplay, political betrayal, and heroic sacrifice into a compelling story of honor and redemption. Its dark atmosphere and strong performances make it a rewarding discovery for collectors of 1980s Hong Kong martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA feared Imperial assassin faithfully serves the corrupt court, carrying out deadly missions without question. After witnessing the suffering inflicted by a ruthless eunuch and encouraged by his devoted wife and young son, he begins to question the life he has chosen. Forced to stand against the very empire he once protected, he risks everything to stop a reign of terror before more innocent lives are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Service of the Imperial Court\u003c\/strong\u003e features traditional swordplay, skilled assassins, and tense one-on-one duels set against the backdrop of palace conspiracies and political intrigue. Lo Lieh brings his trademark screen presence to the role of a conflicted warrior whose greatest battle becomes one of conscience as much as martial skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Service of the Imperial Court\u003c\/strong\u003e for its darker approach to the wuxia genre and another memorable performance from martial arts veteran Lo Lieh. Combining historical drama, action, and moral conflict, the film offers something different from the tournament and revenge stories that dominated Hong Kong cinema during the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the evolution of Hong Kong martial arts cinema in the 1980s, \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Service of the Imperial Court\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the growing popularity of historical action films centered on political conspiracies, imperial intrigue, and conflicted heroes. Today it remains an overlooked title worthy of rediscovery by fans of classic martial arts films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Service of the Imperial Court\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Pool of Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Cheng Shen Ying\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWong Sing San Ying\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e皇城神鷹\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e皇城神鹰\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Liu Jun Guk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lo Lieh, Lau Chan, Chen Chia-chi, Cheung Kei-ying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eAdd More Hong Kong Martial Arts Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7831114940467,"sku":"000078","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/SecretServicesBox-removebg-preview_1_1.png?v=1778179370","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/secret-service-of-the-imperial-court-a-k-a-police-pool-of-blood-1984","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}