Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of THE MAGNIFICENT CHANG CHEH on Blu-ray. Two films from the long and illustrious career of director Chang Cheh are part of the Eureka Classics range. The collection drops in North America on April 29, 2025. It is presented in a limited edition of 2,000 copies per territory, complete with an O-card slipcase and collector’s booklet.
About the Magnificent Chang Cheh Collection
Chang Cheh, known as the “Godfather of Hong Kong Cinema,” helmed classics like Five Deadly Venoms, Chinatown Kid, and Boxer Rebellion. This set showcases his work at both ends of his career:
- The Magnificent Trio: A straight-faced wuxia film from the mid-1960s when martial arts films dominated the Hong Kong box office.
- Magnificent Wanderers: A kung fu comedy from the late 1970s, capturing the height of the kung fu craze.
Film Overviews
In The Magnificent Trio, an early role for Jimmy Wang Yu as swordsman Lu Fang sees him, along with warriors Yen Tzu-ching (Lo Lieh) and Huang Liang (Cheng Lui), lending martial arts prowess to a group of oppressed farmers who kidnap a magistrate’s daughter.
In Magnificent Wanderers, nomads Lin Shao You (Fu Sheng), Shi Da Yong (Chi Kuan-chun), and Guan Fei (Li Yi-min) join forces with wealthy Chu Tie Xia (David Chiang) to help Chinese patriots battle invading Mongol armies. These films highlight Chang Cheh’s range—from traditional wuxia to farcical kung fu comedy.
Special Features
This Blu-ray release comes packed with extras:
- Limited edition of 2,000 copies per territory
- Exclusive O-card slipcase with new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju)
- 1080p HD presentations from masters supplied by Celestial Pictures
- Original mono audio tracks with newly translated optional English subtitles
- New audio commentary on The Magnificent Trio by film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist/filmmaker Michael Worth
- New audio commentary on Magnificent Wanderers by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- “Chang Cheh Style” – a video essay by Gary Bettinson, editor-in-chief of Asian Cinema journal
- A limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Chang Cheh by critic James Oliver
Final Thoughts
Spanning more than three decades behind the director’s chair, Chang Cheh’s legacy is captured in these two landmark films. Eureka Classics is proud to present this collection on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK and North America. Fans of martial arts cinema and collectors alike will appreciate the meticulous restoration and exclusive extras that make this release a must-have.
Mark your calendars for April 29, 2025, and get ready to celebrate the enduring impact of one of Hong Kong’s greatest filmmakers.
