The Jackie Chan Collection, Vol. 1 (1976 - 1982)

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Unbeatable. Unstoppable. Undeniable. Jackie Chan stands alone among action heroes thanks to his death-defying stunts, unparalleled fight scenes, and his signature sense of humor. An international superstar, Chan has thrilled fans around the globe for decades. As the standard bearer for martial arts action, Chan has forged a legacy that never has nor will be surpassed. Presented here are seven classic films which showcase the unique mixture of martial arts, action, and comedy that has made Jackie Chan a cultural icon. The Killer Meteors A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil wife, he hires his adversary, a rogue warrior known for his mastery of deadly explosive projectiles. Shaolin Wooden Men An orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father finds himself living at the Shaolin monastery…and befriending a prisoner who teaches him a secret and deadly form of kung fu. To Kill with Intrigue A young master sends his pregnant girlfriend away from the family's castle, fearing for her safety from a vicious gang led by a vengeful woman who had her face scarred as a child by his father. Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin Entrusted with the book Art of The Snake and Crane after the mysterious disappearance of the Shaolin Masters who wrote it, a young man must fight off numerous clans to learn the true reason for the disappearance. Dragon Fist After his master is murdered, a martial arts student departs on a sacred journey to avenge him and honor his memory. But when he tracks the killer to a remote village, the evil warlord tries to blackmail him. Battle Creek Brawl A man seeking fame and fortune in Chicago in the 1930s has his life turned upside-down when a merciless mobster takes his brother's fiancée hostage and forces him to enter a no-holds-barred combat tournament in Texas. Dragon Lord A martial arts student named Dragon is in constant pursuit of romance when he runs afoul of some nefarious bandits trying to steal antiques and decides to put a stop to their plans! Special Features: Disc 1 - The Killer Meteors: - 2K Transfer from the Original Film Elements - Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film - Original Theatrical Trailer - Still Gallery Disc 2 - Shaolin Wooden Men: - 2K Transfer of the Hong Kong Version from the Original Film Elements - Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks - Ricky Baker on Shaolin Wooden Men - Original Theatrical Trailer - English Trailer - Still Gallery Disc 3 - To Kill with Intrigue: - 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements - Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film - Intriguingly Jackie: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker - Original Theatrical Trailer - Japanese Teaser Trailer - Japanese Theatrical Trailer - Japanese TV Spot - Still Gallery Disc 4 - Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin: - 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements - Audio Commentary with David West, Critic and Author of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction to the Martial Arts Film - Pick Your Poison: An Interview with Hong Kong Cinema Expert Ricky Baker - Trailer - Japanese Theatrical Trailer - Japanese TV Spot - Still Gallery Disc 5 - Dragon Fist: - 2K Restoration from the Original Film Elements - Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks - A Dragon Rules: An Interview with Writer/Journalist David West - Original Theatrical Trailer - Japanese Theatrical Trailer - Japanese TV Spot - Still Gallery Disc 6 - Battle Creek Brawl: - The Golden Boy: Harvesting a Major New Martial Arts Maverick—An 85-Minute Feature Length Documentary, Exclusive to this Release, on the Sensational Seventies Emergence of Jackie Chan Featuring Contributions from Chen Chi-Hwa (Director of Shaolin Wooden Me - Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks - Interview with Kristine DeBell (2022) - Interview with Jackie Chan - Interview with Producer Fred Weintraub (2013) - Interview with Actress Kristine DeBell (2013) - Battle Hardened: An Interview with Critic and Author David West - Rumble in the USA: Jackie Chan Takes on America—An Interview with Martial Arts Expert Ricky Baker - Battle Creek Brawl Theatrical Trailer Only the best buy direct from GRUV