Monkey Kung Fu Blu-ray

British distributors 88 Films have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of John Law Ma's Monkey Kung Fu> (1979), starring Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Hau Chiu-Sing, Lam Fai-Wong, Fong Ping, Shum Lo, and Wong Mei-Mei. The release will be available for purchase on March 14.

Description: From director John Law Ma (Shaolin Thief) comes this fast-moving Wuxia classic from the legendary Shaw Brothers studio. When prisoner Ching is given half of a wooden keepsake by a one eyed-master about to be executed, he breaks out of prison to go in search of the other half to discover its purpose. However, on his quest he is pursued by a gang leader who will also stop at nothing find out its secrets.

Embroiling mystical promise, an adventurous journey and a search for the truth into its winding storyline, Money Kung Fu a.k.a. Stroke of Death is a uniquely satisfying late seventies delve into the magical world of martial arts Hong Kong cinema.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• REMASTERED FULLY UNCUT VERSION OF THE FILM
• Audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network
• Stunting Around - An Interview with Choreographer Tony Leung Siu-hung
• Original Trailer
• Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
• Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
• Newly translated English subtitles
• New artwork by Robert 'Kung Fu Bob' O'Brien