The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is preparing a Blu-ray release of Ernesto Ventura's Bamboo Trap a.k.a. The Black Panther of Shaolin (1975), starring George Estregan, Lotis Key, and Eddie Garcia. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on September 30.
Also included in this release is Matt Cimber's The Black Six (1973), starring Robert Howard, Cindy Daly, and Mikel Angel.
Description: A skull-smashing double feature from the AGFA grindhouse!
Once lost and never legitimately released on home video, THE BLACK PANTHER OF SHAOLIN (aka BAMBOO TRAP, 1975) is a Filipino knockout that finds martial arts legends Ron Van Clief and Leo Fong locked in mortal combat with a gang of kidnappers.
From there, THE BLACK SIX (1974)—directed by Matt Cimber (GLOW: GORGEOUS LADIES OF WRESTLING) and one of the first all-Black biker movies—tells the story of a motorcycle club (led by NFL stars Gene Washington, "Mean Joe" Greene, and more) that seeks revenge against white supremacists. But the action doesn't stop there.
The second disc of this bone-cracking collection features all three volumes of MARTIAL ARTS MAYHEM—the beloved eye-gouging, gut-kicking VHS trailer compilation series from Something Weird Video.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE
The Black Panther of Shaolin a.k.a. Bamboo Trap (1975, 89 mins): Preserved from the only known 35mm print in existence
Audio commentary with authors and film historians Chris Poggiali & Andrew Leavold
The Black Six (1974, 94 mins): Preserved from a 35mm print
Optional English SDH subtitles
DISC TWO
Martial Arts Mayhem Volumes 1-3 (282 mins total): Preserved from the original 1990s Something Weird S-VHS tape masters