{"product_id":"swordsman-iii-a-k-a-the-east-is-red-東方不敗之風雲再起-1993","title":"Swordsman III A.K.A. The East Is Red • 東方不敗之風雲再起 (1993)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman III: The East Is Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (1993), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eThe East Is Red\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDong Fang Bu Bai: Feng Yun Zai Qi\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the spectacular third chapter of the Swordsman film series. Directed by Ching Siu-Tung and Raymond Lee, the film brings Brigitte Lin back as the legendary Asia the Invincible, surrounded by Joey Wang, Yu Rongguang, Jean Wang, Lau Shun, Eddy Ko, and an impressive supporting cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the presumed death of Asia the Invincible, stories of the legendary martial arts master continue to spread throughout the martial world. Numerous impostors begin claiming the identity of Asia and using the name to build their own power. An imperial officer is sent to investigate the mystery surrounding the Black Cliffs, where the Portuguese are also searching for the legendary Sacred Scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation eventually reveals that Asia the Invincible is not truly dead. Returning from seclusion, the powerful warrior must confront the false claimants who have taken the name of Asia while becoming entangled with former allies, enemies, foreign invaders, and Snow, a woman connected to Asia's past. The result is a wild wuxia adventure filled with supernatural martial arts, swordplay, romance, betrayal, and spectacular fantasy action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman III: The East Is Red\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes wuxia action into highly stylized territory, combining sword fighting, supernatural abilities, acrobatics, wire-assisted movement, and fantastical combat techniques. Asia the Invincible's extraordinary powers make the character one of the most visually distinctive figures in Hong Kong martial arts cinema, while the film's battles mix traditional weapons with the exaggerated physicality associated with early-1990s wuxia filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essential viewing for collectors following the \u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman\u003c\/strong\u003e series and the legendary Asia the Invincible character. Brigitte Lin's performance remains the centerpiece, while Joey Wang returns as Snow and Yu Rongguang plays Officer Koo Cheung Fong. The combination of fantasy swordplay, elaborate costumes, supernatural martial arts, romance, and Hong Kong action filmmaking makes this one of the defining wuxia spectacles of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in Hong Kong in 1993, \u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman III: The East Is Red\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the cinematic world established by \u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSwordsman II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film is also known simply as \u003cstrong\u003eThe East Is Red\u003c\/strong\u003e and is associated with the Chinese titles \u003cstrong\u003e笑傲江湖III\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e東方不敗之風雲再起\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by Ching Siu-Tung and Raymond Lee with Tsui Hark as producer, it stands as one of the flamboyant supernatural wuxia productions of early-1990s Hong Kong cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwordsman III: The East Is Red – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe East Is Red – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e東方不敗之風雲再起 – Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e東方不敗風雲再起 – Alternate Chinese title form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e笑傲江湖III – Chinese Swordsman series title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDong Fang Bu Bai: Feng Yun Zai Qi – Mandarin romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan Cheung, Roy Szeto, Tsui Hark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Swordsman \/ The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Louis Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsui Hark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brigitte Lin, Joey Wang, Yu Rongguang, Jean Wang, Lau Shun, Eddy Ko, Steve Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsia the Invincible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brigitte Lin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joey Wang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficer Koo Cheung Fong:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yu Rongguang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow's Concubine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jean Wang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarden of the Holy Altar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Shun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddy Ko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martial Arts, Wuxia, Action, Fantasy, Romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuxia Swordplay, Supernatural Martial Arts, Weapons Fighting, Acrobatic Combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 97 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen, Color, MPEG-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantonese, Mandarin, Dolby Digital Surround 5.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mei Ah Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector note: The photographed Mei Ah DVD specifically lists an approximately 97-minute running time, dual-layer MPEG-2 video, 16:9 anamorphic widescreen, Cantonese and Mandarin audio, and Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese subtitles. These edition-specific specifications are preserved from the DVD packaging rather than substituted with theatrical specifications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Swordsman Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWORDSMAN III: THE EAST IS RED\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark supernatural wuxia adventure featuring Brigitte Lin as Asia the Invincible. 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