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Heroic Ones (The) AKA Shaolin Masters AKA Thirteen Fighters AKA Shi san tai bao (Blu-ray) (1970)
The story centres around 13 brothers who act as devoted sons and loyal generals to their father, a Mongol King who is preparing to launch a massive strike on his enemy, General Wang.Director: Cheh Chang
OVERALL: Blu-ray A-
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Extras:DISC ONE "Have Sword, Will Travel"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by David West
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:34)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
Still Gallery (1:30)
DISC TWO "The Heroic Ones"
* The Film
"Sanguine and Guile – Gilbert Po on the Brilliance of Director Chang Cheh" interview (32:12)
Celestial Trailer (1:11)
Still Gallery (1:04)
DISC THREE "Vengeance!"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by David West
"Retribution Shaw-Style – Luke White Looks Back at Vengeance!" interview (42:08)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:21)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
Still Gallery (1:04)
DISC FOUR "The Anonymous Heroes"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:53)
Celestial Trailer (1:01)
Still Gallery (0:52)
D|SC FIVE "The Deadly Duo"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:21)
German Theatrical Trailer (3:00)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
Still Gallery (1:56)
DISC SIX "Duel of Fists"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Ian Jane
"An Alluring Aesthetic – Andrew Heskins Discusses Chang Cheh's Masterwork" interview (15:01)
Celestial Trailer (1:01)
Still Gallery (1:09)
DISC SEVEN "The Duel"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
Celestial Trailer (1:09)
Still Gallery (1:38)
DISC EIGHT "The Angry Guest"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (3:51)
Celestial Trailer (1:09)
Still Gallery (1:34)
DISC NINE "All Men Are Brothers"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
"Yu Feng – Warrior Lady" featurette (18:50)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:38)
Celestial Trailer (1:09)
Still Gallery (2:32)
DISC TEN "The Blood Brothers"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:37)
Celestial Trailer (1:06)
Still Gallery (1:01)
DISC ELEVEN "The Savage 5"
* The Film
Audio Commentary by James Mudge
Celestial Trailer (1:12)
Still Gallery (1:34)
DISC TWELVE "7 Man Army"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with David West
"Armed and Dangerous – Actor Lu Feng on His Time at Shaw Brothers Studios" interview (28:41)
"Right-Hand Man" interview with action director Hsieh Hsing (22:04)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663240641
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Notes:Available exclusively from Shout! Factory, limited to 2500 copies.
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Extras:Original Trailer (3:31)
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Subtitles:Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Bonus trailers for Two Champions of Shaolin, Brothers Five, Heroes Shed No Tears
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin LPCM 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:812491011119
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Extras:Bonus trailers for Two Champions of Shaolin, Brothers Five, Heroes Shed No Tears
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin LPCM 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:812491011119
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Extras:"Chang Cheh: The Master" featurette (2:33)
Gallery (0:22)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4044404156211
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Hong Kong Version (126:15)
* The Film - German EA Version (94:34)
* The Film - German WA Version (80:09)
Gallery
German Trailer (3:07)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4250578597938
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Notes:Includes a 16 page booklet.
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OVERALL: Blu-ray A
The US Shout! release for the 1080p transfer, uncut status, and exclusive extras.
Note the German Great Movies release has a featurette (though available on a number of other Cheh directed titles on DVD and Blu-ray), though it uses a 1080i transfer and is cut. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A The Ti Lung / David Chiang Collection America- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Japan- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts (126:14)
- Blu-ray ALL America- Well Go USA - No cuts (121:00 - 25fps source)
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Well Go USA - No cuts (121:00 - 25fps source)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Great Movies - Yes - some shots missing (121:02 - 25fps)
- Blu-ray B Shaw Brothers Collector's Edition Germany- FilmArt - No cuts - includes the original Hong Kong version (126:15), the German EA version (94:34) and the German WA version (80:09)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 30/01/25
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 30/01/25UPDATE LOG:
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