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Ran
Ran (R18+)  2004
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This is a Japanese adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. An aging warlord decides to split his kingdom between his three sons, who will live in three separate castles. The two eldest sons are quite happy, but the youngest thinks his father has gone mad, and predicts that it won't be long unti...   more
Gen-X Cops
Gen-X Cops (R18+)  1999
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Direct from the action film capital of the world comes Gen-X Cops, rocket-fueled drama at its most arresting! Hong Kong police crack an underground ring of smugglers, seizing a massive shipment of explosives. But when the arms are recovered by Japan's public enemy number one, Akatura, th...   more
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Shadowless Sword
Shadowless Sword  (MA15+)  2005
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The Killer Blades Versus The Killer Babe! In Ancient Korea, The Prince of Balhae has been assassinated and the kingdom is in turmoil. The only hope lies with So-Ha, a beautiful but deadly female warrior who is sent to find Prince Jeong and place him on the throne after years of exile. The Killer ...   more
Shinobi
Shinobi (MA15+)  2005
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After years of war, Japan is united by the Shogun. Bound by a code of peace, the tribes of the Iga and Koga ninja maintain an uneasy truce. Beautiful Oboro is the leader of the Iga, heroic Gennosuke the Koga leader. The two fall in love, not knowing who the other is. The Shogun hatches a plan to des...   more
Apocalypto (Blu-ray)
Apocalypto (Blu-ray) (MA15+)  2006
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No One Can Outrun Their Destiny. Directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalytpo is a heart-stopping mythic action adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilisation. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous jour...   more
Aragami
Aragami (M)  2006
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Deep in the mountains of Ancient Japan, a wounded samurai takes refuge in a temple. Collapsing with exhaustion, he awakens to find himself miraculously healed. A mysterious host tells of the legend of ARAGAMI - an immortal who feasts on the flesh of men- and that the only way for him to survive is t...   more
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (M)  1985
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The third in the Lucky Stars trilogy coming after Winners & Sinners and My Lucky Stars. Experience an intoxicating blend of breathtaking action and comic hi-jinx from the most famous triumvirate in Hong Kong Cinema. Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao bust more than a few moves in this hi-impa...   more
Big Boss, The
Big Boss, The (M)  1965
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Shot in Pak Chong in Thailand, Bruce Lee introduced his magnetic charisma and groundbreaking fight choreography to the world with The Big Boss. This seminal classic of martial arts cinema has been seen and enjoyed by audiences all over the world, and was instrumental in creating the timless legend t...   more
Iceman Cometh, The
Iceman Cometh, The (MA15+)  1989
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An all action time travel epic starring martial arts sensation Yuen Biao (Dragons Forever and Project A). In the days of his nations greatest Emperor, a young warrior (Yuen Biao) took an oath to protect his Kingdom against the treachery of its greatest evil. Alone, he fought with honour, until the d...   more
Kill!
Kill! (M)  1968
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In Feudal Japan Genta is a successful samurai warrior whose world falls apart after he is ordered to kill his best friend. Now rejecting the Samurai ways Genta devotes himself to a spiritual quest. Soon Genta is drawn into a conflict at a local village and must decide if he will again take up the sw...   more
Kung Fu Classic Movies - Disc 2
Kung Fu Classic Movies - Disc 2 (M)  1976
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Snake and Crane Secret - 1976 Snake-Crane Secret is a tale of deceit, lying and mistrust. A family tries to uphold their honor, while keeping their Sacred Kung-Fu book from getting into the wrong hands. The Street Fighter - 1974 Terry is a tough, mercenary, master of martial arts. When an impor...   more
Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle (M)  2004
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Stephen Chow's follow-up to Shaolin Soccer ups the over-the-top action quotient by about three zillion percent. The story is set in 1930s Hong Kong, with Chow as a shaggy-haired, would-be bad guy named Sing, who gets caught up in the middle of a war between the top-hat-wearing Axe gang and th...   more
Tiger Blade, The
Tiger Blade, The (MA15+)  2007
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When a highly volatile case confronts the police, a young maverick cop with mystical powers is put on the case. He teams up with the seductive female officer, and together they must hunt down and capture the brutal and deadly Five-Bullet Bandit. The gang is led by a fearsome kingpin, who is skilled ...   more
Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon (Shou hu fei long)
Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon (Shou hu fei long) (M)  1990
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Twelve Golden Medallions, The
Twelve Golden Medallions, The (R18+)  1970
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A lone knight stands his ground, hoping to stop the invading Chins. Although he knows how to do it, he is beset by one obstacle after another, and may be unable to complete his task.   more

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