British label 88 Films has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Meng Hua Ho's film
The Mighty Peking Man (1977). The release will be available for purchase on February 13.
Synopsis: King Kong comes to Hong Kong in The Mighty Peking Man, a uniquely Shaw Brothers spin on the ageless theme of beauty and the beast. The beast, seven stories high and hailing from the Himalayas, makes his way to the jungles of India in the wake of a violent earthquake. The beauty is Swiss starlet Evelyn Kraft, a sexy blonde Tarzanette who is the Mighty Peking Man's best friend. Both are discovered by Danny Lee, a handsome young explorer who brings the odd couple back to Hong Kong, where Evelyn is almost raped and the monster runs amuck. Instead of the Empire State Building, the special effects laden climax takes place at the Connaught Centre, then Hong Kong's tallest building. Plenty of action, location shooting in India, and an inter-racial romance make this one of Shaw Brothers' most unique motion pictures. Variety's verdict: "High camp, Chinese style."
Special Features:
- NEWLY restored master
- Cantonese Soundtrack with English Subtitles
- English Dub Soundtrack
- Original Trailer
- Booklet Notes by Dr. Calum Waddell