{"product_id":"the-swordsman-dvd-笑傲江湖-siu-ngo-gong-wu-1990","title":"The Swordsman DVD | 笑傲江湖 (Siu Ngo Gong Wu) (1990)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e (2011), also known by its original Chinese title \u003cstrong\u003e新少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mandarin romanized title \u003cstrong\u003eXin Shaolin Si\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a major Hong Kong-Chinese \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin martial arts film\u003c\/strong\u003e directed by \u003cstrong\u003eBenny Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e and featuring an all-star cast led by \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Tse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWu Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set during China's warlord era, the film combines traditional Shaolin kung fu, large-scale battlefield action, historical drama, and a powerful story of betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarlord \u003cstrong\u003eHou Jie\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e, is determined to defeat his rivals and expand his power during a period of political instability and civil conflict. After defeating a rival warlord, Hou Jie is betrayed by his own ally and suffers the destruction of everything he has built, including the loss of his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith nowhere else to turn, Hou Jie seeks refuge at the \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he is taken in by the monks. Forced to confront his past and the consequences of his ambition, he gradually begins to understand the discipline and teachings of Shaolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the ruthless \u003cstrong\u003eCao Man\u003c\/strong\u003e, played by \u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Tse\u003c\/strong\u003e, continues his campaign for power, the conflict reaches the Shaolin Temple. Hou Jie and the monks must stand together against the warlords while protecting the innocent people caught in the violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMARTIAL ARTS \u0026amp; SHAOLIN HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional Chinese martial arts with large-scale modern action filmmaking. The film features hand-to-hand combat, weapons fighting, Shaolin monk techniques, battlefield action, and elaborate martial arts choreography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe action brings together veteran Hong Kong martial arts talent with performers including \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWu Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the film a strong connection to the Hong Kong kung fu tradition while presenting Shaolin combat on a much larger scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shaolin sequences emphasize traditional martial arts discipline and the contrast between the monks' philosophy and the violence of the warlords surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important modern title for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong Action Cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cast brings together several major names from Asian cinema, with Andy Lau carrying the dramatic lead while Jackie Chan and Wu Jing add considerable martial arts presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJackie Chan plays the Shaolin cook \u003cstrong\u003eWudao\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Wu Jing portrays the Shaolin monk \u003cstrong\u003eJingneng\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nicholas Tse's performance as the ambitious and ruthless Cao Man provides the central antagonist to Hou Jie's journey toward redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe film is especially significant for collectors who enjoy modern productions centered around the legendary Shaolin Temple and its martial arts tradition, combining traditional kung fu with historical drama and large-scale action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMODERN SHAOLIN MARTIAL ARTS CINEMA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2011, \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a modern interpretation of the Shaolin martial arts tradition. Rather than focusing only on individual martial arts contests, the film places the Shaolin monks within a much larger historical conflict involving warlords, military power, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe production's large-scale sets and battle sequences give the Shaolin Temple an important visual presence throughout the film, while the story's emphasis on discipline, sacrifice and redemption connects the movie with the long tradition of Shaolin-themed kung fu cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its combination of traditional kung fu, historical drama, major Hong Kong stars and elaborate action choreography, \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a notable modern Chinese martial arts production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE SHAOLIN CONNECTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Chinese title \u003cstrong\u003e新少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e translates as \u003cstrong\u003eNew Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film tells its own story of warlords, monks, betrayal and redemption while drawing on the legendary martial arts tradition associated with the Shaolin Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Shaolin cinema, the film is notable for bringing together \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWu Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large-scale production devoted to the history, discipline and martial arts of Shaolin.\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e新少林寺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXin Shaolin Si\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Shaolin Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e – English translation of the Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benny Chan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alan Yuen, Chi Kwong Cheung, Quiyu Wang, Chan Kam-cheong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, Wu Jing, Fan Bingbing, Xing Yu, Yu Shaoqun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Lau Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hou Jie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Tse Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cao Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wudao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWu Jing Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jingneng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong \/ China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martial Arts, Action, Drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaolin Kung Fu, Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Weapons Fighting, Battlefield Combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDVD DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonzai Media Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16:9 Widescreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo System:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantonese \/ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 131 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDVD Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e New English Language Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDVD specifications are based on the physical Bonzai DVD edition shown above and may differ from other releases of the film.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a physical DVD edition of \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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