The Swordsman Trilogy

Four-disc set includes: Swordsman (1990)Rousing period adventure from producer Tsui Hark and director King Hu (among others) details the exploits of Linghu Chong (Sam Hui), a Ming Dynasty sword expert who gets help from an elder warrior (Han Ying-Chieh) in finding a priceless ancient scroll. While on his quest, Chong comes into contact with strange musical instruments and lethal swordswomen. Cecilia Yip. Jacky Cheung, Sharla Cheung also star. 120 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Swordsman II (1991)Jet LI takes over the role of young blademaster Linghu Chong in this stunt-filled sequel to 1990's "Swordsman." Chong and his fellow students are out to recover the magical Sacred Scroll, stolen by an evil sorcerer who castrates himself to use it's power and is slowly changing into a woman! With Rosamund Kwan, Lau Shin, and Brigitte Lin as the transgendered Asia the Invincible. 100 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993)Sex-changed sorceress Asia the Invincible (Brigitte Lin) turns on her feminine charms and macho heroism in the third "Swordsman" saga, fighting off Japanese and Spanish invaders while searching for her true identity. The film is highlighted by incredible martial arts sequences and a bizarre relationship between Asia and former female lover Snow (Joey Wong), who has adopted Asia's old masculine persona. 93 min. In Cantonese with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Cantonese; Subtitles: English; featurettes; theatrical trailers. In Cantonese with English subtitles.