The Shaw Brothers: Lau Kar-Leung Blu-ray showcases four essential martial arts classics from one of the most influential figures in kung fu cinema. After choreographing fight scenes for many of Shaw Brothers Studio’s biggest hits, Lau Kar-Leung became a groundbreaking director whose films combined authentic martial arts traditions with inventive choreography, humour and historical storytelling.

This collection highlights the director’s distinctive style through four celebrated Shaw Brothers productions. Challenge of the Masters draws inspiration from the legend of Cantonese folk hero Wong Fei-hung, portrayed by Gordon Liu in his first starring role. Blending character development with dynamic action sequences, the film helped launch Liu as one of the genre’s most recognizable stars.

Executioners from Shaolin continues Lau’s exploration of Shaolin legends with a story of revenge and martial arts mastery, featuring unforgettable villains including the notorious White-Browed Hermit Bai Mei.

Heroes of the East stands as one of Lau’s most acclaimed works, mixing martial arts action with playful comedy as Chinese and Japanese fighting styles clash in a spirited cultural showdown.

Completing the set is Dirty Ho, an inventive martial arts comedy that pairs intricate choreography with clever storytelling, widely regarded as one of the most entertaining entries in the Shaw Brothers catalogue.

Combining historical inspiration, technical mastery and humour, these films represent Lau Kar-Leung at the height of his powers and remain essential viewing for fans of classic kung fu cinema.

1976–1979 / 405 min / Mandarin, Cantonese & English / Region A

The Shaw Brothers: Lau Kar-Leung [Blu-ray] w/slip

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BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

DISC ONE – CHALLENGE OF THE MASTERS / EXECUTIONERS OF SHAOLIN

• 2K restoration of Challenge of the Masters from the original negative by Arrow Films
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations
• Uncompressed Mandarin and English mono audio for both films
• Cantonese mono audio for Challenge of the Masters
• English subtitles plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs
• Appreciation of Lau Kar-Leung by film critic Tony Rayns
• Interview with Gordon Liu filmed in 2002
• Interview with Chen Kuan-Tai filmed in 2007
• Textless opening credits for Challenge of the Masters
• Alternate English credits for Executioners from Shaolin
• Trailers
• Image galleries

DISC TWO – HEROES OF THE EAST / DIRTY HO

• 2K restoration of Dirty Ho from the original negative by Arrow Films
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations
• Uncompressed Cantonese, Mandarin and English mono audio for both films
• English subtitles plus English hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dubs
• Commentary on Heroes of the East by Jonathan Clements
• Appreciation of both films by Tony Rayns
• Interview with Yasuaki Kurata filmed in 2003
• Alternate opening credits for Shaolin Challenges Ninja (international version of Heroes of the East)
• Alternate English credits for Dirty Ho
• Trailers
• Image galleries

Additional details
directed by: Lau Kar-Leung
starring: Gordon Liu, Chen Kuan-Tai, Yue Wong, Lily Li, Lau Kar-Leung, Cheng Kang-Yeh
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