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'Battle Of Wits' On UK DVD

 

Metrodome Video have announced the UK DVD release of 'Battle Of Wits' for the 26th December 2008. Directed by acclaimed Hong Kong film-maker Jacob Cheung ('Midnight Fly'), the film is a historical epic that boasts realistic war scenes mixed with thought provoking drama.

Synopsis

In 370BC, China was separated by several small tribes, one of those being the city state of Liang. The nation of Zhao is led by the terrifying prime commander Xiang Yangzhong who orders his troops to launch an attach on Liang in a bid to conquer the small city. Leaping to the defense of the cowed people of Liang is the warrior who goes by the name of Ge Li from the Mo-Tsu tribe, renowned for its defensive skills. He is their last hope as the terrors of Yangshong's troops are unleashed. The future of Liang now hangs in the balance with all their hopes pinned on the mysterious Mo-Tsu warrior Ge Li...

Special Features

  • 53-minute 'Making Of' featurette
  • Theatrical trailer

 

Artwork and trailer are below and you can read our review of the film here. The DVD is available for preorder now from Amazon.co.uk.

 

 

 

Posted November 19, 2008