Treasure Warriors DVD | 財神客棧 (Treasure Inn) (2011)

Treasure Warriors (2011), also known as Treasure Inn and by its original Chinese title 財神客棧, is a Hong Kong martial arts comedy directed by Wong Jing and featuring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Charlene Choi, Huang Yi, and Tong Dawei. Combining kung fu, swordplay, mystery, comedy, romance, and colorful period action, the film follows two low-ranking constables whose attempt to solve a major robbery leads them to the mysterious Treasure Inn.

STORY OVERVIEW

Liu, played by Nicholas Tse, and Brad, played by Nick Cheung, are two junior police officers whose martial arts abilities are far greater than their low-ranking positions suggest. Their opportunity to make a name for themselves arrives when a priceless White Jade Goddess of Mercy statue is stolen during a violent robbery.

The stolen treasure is taken to the mysterious Treasure Inn, where it is expected to be sold to the highest bidder. Liu and Brad head to the inn in pursuit of the statue, but their investigation becomes increasingly complicated when they encounter two beautiful thieves, played by Charlene Choi and Huang Yi, along with a mysterious doctor played by Tong Dawei who is secretly an accomplished kung fu master. As rival criminals, martial artists, thieves, and law enforcement converge on the Treasure Inn, Liu and Brad find themselves caught in a dangerous conspiracy filled with martial arts battles, disguises, romance, comedy, and unexpected alliances.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Treasure Warriors delivers a colorful combination of traditional Chinese martial arts and Hong Kong action-comedy. The film features swordplay, hand-to-hand combat, weapons fighting, acrobatic movement, and a variety of martial arts styles performed throughout its fast-moving action sequences.

The film's action choreography was handled by legendary Hong Kong martial arts choreographer Corey Yuen, giving the production a strong connection to the classic Hong Kong action tradition. The mixture of martial arts and comedy allows the film to move between elaborate fight scenes and lighter character-driven moments, making it a distinctive example of modern Hong Kong kung fu entertainment.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Treasure Warriors brings together a strong cast of Hong Kong and Chinese performers, led by Nicholas Tse and Nick Cheung. The pairing of the two actors as low-ranking constables gives the film its central comic partnership while allowing both performers to showcase their martial arts abilities.

Charlene Choi and Huang Yi add the film's thief characters, while Tong Dawei plays a seemingly ordinary doctor who turns out to possess impressive kung fu skills. The combination of mystery, treasure hunting, comedy, romance, and martial arts gives the movie a distinctly entertaining Hong Kong cinema style.

For collectors, the film is particularly appealing as a later-period Hong Kong martial arts production featuring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Corey Yuen's action choreography, and the colorful wuxia-inspired world of the Treasure Inn.

HONG KONG MARTIAL ARTS COMEDY

Released in 2011, Treasure Warriors reflects the Hong Kong tradition of blending martial arts with comedy and mystery. Rather than presenting a strictly serious wuxia adventure, the film uses its swordplay and kung fu action alongside humorous characters, romantic situations, elaborate disguises, and a treasure-hunting storyline.

The production reunites familiar elements of Hong Kong action cinema with a younger generation of stars. Nicholas Tse and Nick Cheung lead the story while Corey Yuen's choreography provides the film with its martial arts foundation.

THE TREASURE INN CONNECTION

The film's original Chinese title is 財神客棧, commonly romanized as Choi San Haak Zaan in Cantonese and Cai Shen Ke Zhan in Mandarin. The English title Treasure Inn refers to the mysterious location where the stolen jade statue is brought for an underground sale.

The alternate title Treasure Warriors is used on the physical DVD edition shown here. For collectors searching for the film under different English and Chinese titles, both Treasure Warriors and Treasure Inn are important search terms.

• Verified A.K.A.s:
  • Treasure Warriors – DVD English title
  • Treasure Inn – English title
  • 財神客棧 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 财神客栈 – Simplified Chinese title
  • Choi San Haak Zaan – Cantonese romanization
  • Cai Shen Ke Zhan – Mandarin romanization
• Director: Wong Jing
• Action Choreography: Corey Yuen
• Starring: Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Charlene Choi, Huang Yi, Tong Dawei, Liu Yang
• Nicholas Tse Character: Liu / Young Master Kung
• Nick Cheung Character: Brad / Lo Pa
• Charlene Choi Character: Water Dragon Girl
• Huang Yi Character: Fire Dragon Girl
• Tong Dawei Character: Man Man Chit / Wen Wenqie
• Country: Hong Kong / China
• Genre: Martial Arts, Action, Comedy, Mystery
• Martial Arts Focus: Chinese Kung Fu, Swordplay, Weapons Fighting, Wuxia Action
• Format: DVD
• Edition: Bonzai Media Corporation
• Video: 16:9 Widescreen, NTSC
• Audio: Dolby Digital
• Language: Chinese / English
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: Approximately 97 Minutes
• Release Year: 2011

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