Blu-ray release: ‘Magnificent Bodyguards’
By Phil Mills | Aug 13, 2024
88 Films are bringing the 1978 Hong Kong martial arts movie ‘Magnificent Bodyguards’ (飛渡捲雲山) to UK Blu-ray on September 23 and to US Blu-ray on November 12, 2024.
Directed by Lo Wei, the film revolves around a Kung Fu master who assembles a group of guards to escort an ailing person through dangerous terrain to reach a doctor. The cast includes Jackie Chan, James Tien, Bruce Leung, Wang Ping, Liu Ming, Luk Chuen, and Fang Fang.
Synopsis: Ting Chung (Jackie Chan) is asked by a young, wealthy lady to take her sick brother to a particular doctor in order to be cured. To reach this doctor, Chung and a handful of travelling companions must pass through wild country infested with bandits, savages, and evil monks.
Features:
• Available to watch in 3D, 3D Anaglyph and 2D Versions
• 1 Pair of 3D Glasses Included
• 2.0 Mandarin Mono with English Subtitles
• 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles
• 2.0 English Mono
• 2.0 English Mono with Alternate Music Cues
• Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto
• Mandarin Trailer
• Reversible Sleeve Featuring new art and original poster
• Region: A/B
‘Magnificent Bodyguards’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
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