{"product_id":"magnificent-bodyguards-a-k-a-fei-du-juan-yun-sha-1978","title":"Magnificent Bodyguards • 飛渡捲雲山 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e (1978), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eFei Du Juan Yun Shan\u003c\/strong\u003e (飛渡捲雲山 \/ 飞渡卷云山), is a Hong Kong martial arts adventure directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLo Wei\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan (Sing Lung)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Tien Chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Liang (Liang Hsiao-lung)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDean Shek Tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLee Man-tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, this action-packed kung fu film follows a dangerous escort mission through hostile mountain territory filled with bandits, deadly ambushes, and martial arts battles. Produced during the final years of Jackie Chan's collaboration with Lo Wei, it remains an interesting entry from his early Hong Kong career. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a respected leader falls gravely ill, a group of skilled martial artists is hired to escort him across the dangerous Cloud Mountain region in search of a legendary healing herb. Their mission quickly becomes a fight for survival as bandits, warlords, and assassins attack along the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the group moves deeper into hostile territory, hidden enemies and rival fighters put the mission at risk. The bodyguards must rely on teamwork, courage, and their martial arts skills to survive the attacks and complete their dangerous journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e features Jackie Chan during his early kung fu period, before the success of \u003cem\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/em\u003e changed the direction of his career. The film includes hand-to-hand combat, traditional weapons, stunt work, and supporting martial arts performances from Bruce Liang and James Tien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e as an example of Jackie Chan's work with Lo Wei before he developed the distinctive action-comedy style that made him an international star. The mountain setting, large cast, and traditional martial arts action give the film a distinctly old-school Hong Kong feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1978, \u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the final stage of Jackie Chan's traditional kung fu period. It offers a look at the young martial arts star shortly before \u003cem\u003eDrunken Master\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSnake in the Eagle's Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e established the style that would define his career.\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\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Guardsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e – English export title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e – English video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFei Du Juan Yun Shan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFei Dou Gyun Wan Saan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e飛渡捲雲山\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e飞渡卷云山\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 Lo Wei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gu Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lo Wei Motion Picture Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Chan (Sing Lung), James Tien Chun, Bruce Liang (Liang Hsiao-lung), Dean Shek Tin, Lee Man-tai\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 English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101 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 1978\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\"\u003eMore Early Jackie Chan Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eMagnificent Bodyguards\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a place in your collection, you'll also enjoy more early Jackie Chan films featuring traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, daring stunt work, memorable villains, and classic Hong Kong martial arts action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jackie-chan-movies\"\u003eJackie Chan Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hong-kong-movies\"\u003eHong Kong Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jackie Chan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7969737736243,"sku":"0000187","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/1173.jpg?v=1525980052","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/products\/magnificent-bodyguards-a-k-a-fei-du-juan-yun-sha-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}