{"product_id":"the-fu-manchu-cycle-1965-1969-region-b-limited-edition-used","title":"The Fu Manchu Cycle 1965 - 1969 (Region B, Limited Edition) USED","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE FACE OF FU MANCHU (Don Sharp, 1965)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BRIDES OF FU MANCHU (Don Sharp, 1966)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE VENGEANCE OF FU MANCHU (Jeremy Summers, 1967)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BLOOD OF FU MANCHU (Jesús Franco, 1968)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE CASTLE OF FU MANCHU (Jesús Franco, 1969)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease date: 2 November 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Blu-ray Edition (2 x UK \u0026amp; 3 x World Blu-ray premieres)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1965, maverick British producer and writer Harry Alan Towers (The Bloody Judge) scored a hit with The Face of Fu Manchu, a thrilling revival of Sax Rohmer’s super-villain imperiously portrayed by Christopher Lee (The Terror of the Tongs). Over the next four years, Lee and Towers would collaborate with directors Don Sharp (Psychomania), Jeremy Summers and Jesús Franco (Venus in Furs) on four ever more delirious tales of attempted world domination (The Brides of Fu Manchu, The Vengeance of Fu Manchu, The Blood of Fu Manchu, The Castle of Fu Manchu), each pitting the criminal mastermind against his arch-nemesis Nayland Smith, as played variously by Nigel Green (Play Dirty), Douglas Wilmer (Sherlock Holmes) and Richard Greene (The Adventures of Robin Hood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, all five classic Fu Manchu films are presented on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from original negatives and containing a wealth of new and archival extras, including critical appreciations, cast and crew interviews and audio commentaries. This stunning collection is strictly limited to 6,000 units, and is presented with an exclusive, fully illustrated 120-page book, featuring new writing by Tim Lucas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE FACE OF FU MANCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio commentary with genre-film experts, critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEHP Interview with Don Sharp – Part One: From Hobart to Hammer (1993, 96 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Sharp in conversation with Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEHP Interview with Ernest Steward – Part One: The BIP Years (1990, 96 mins): archival audio recording of an interview with the respected cinematographer, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchival interview with Christopher Lee (1965, 4 mins): extract from the Irish television programme Newsbeat, filmed during location shooting in Dublin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Pratt Introduces ‘The Face of Fu Manchu’ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the Skin (2020, 49 mins): broadcaster, educationalist and author of The Yellow Peril: Dr Fu Manchu \u0026amp; The Rise of Chinaphobia, Christopher Frayling, examines the origin, history and reputation of Sax Rohmer’s works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative titles and credits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper 8 versions: cut-down home cinema presentations with original vinyl soundtracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK, German and French theatrical trailers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld premiere on Blu-ray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BRIDES OF FU MANCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo presentations of the film: the original UK theatrical version (94 mins) and the original US theatrical version with unique prologue (95 mins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEHP Interview with Don Sharp – Part Two: A Director of Substance (1993, 95 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Sharp in conversation with Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEHP Interview with Ernest Steward – Part Two: From Teddington to ‘Carry On’ (1990, 93 mins): archival audio recording of an interview with the respected cinematographer, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guardian Interview with Christopher Lee (1994, 87 mins): wide-ranging onstage interview with the legendary actor, conducted by the film critic David Robinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Pratt Introduces ‘The Brides of Fu Manchu’ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages of Peril (2020, 21 mins): genre-film expert, critic and author Kim Newman discusses Sax Rohmer and the Fu Manchu novels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal theatrical trailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTV spot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld premiere on Blu-ray \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE VENGEANCE OF FU MANCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BEHP Interview with Jeremy Summers (2001, 72 mins): archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring Summers in conversation with Darrol Blake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Pratt Introduces ‘The Vengeance of Fu Manchu’ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall, Lean and Feline (2020, 50 mins): film historian Jonathan Rigby, author of English Gothic, on the early career of Christopher Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cheque’s in the Post (2020, 5 mins): first assistant director Anthony Waye remembers Harry Alan Towers and Fu Manchu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ghost of Monk’s Island (1966, 93 mins): Jeremy Summers directs this exciting mystery made for the Children’s Film Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative title sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal theatrical trailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld premiere on Blu-ray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE BLOOD OF FU MANCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo presentations of the film: with the original The Blood of Fu Manchu title sequence, and the alternative Kiss Me to Death titles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio commentary with critics and auhors David Flint and Adrian J Smith (2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Pratt Introduces ‘The Blood of Fu Manchu’ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Men Who Killed Fu Manchu? (2020, 41 mins): author and musician Stephen Thrower on Jesús Franco and Harry Alan Towers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Way to Save Money (2020, 11 mins): clapper loader Ray Andrew remembers Harry Alan Towers and Fu Manchu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu: ‘The Fiery Hand’ (1923, 37 mins): chilling episode from the original silent serial starring Harry Agar Lyons, presented with an optional new score by the band Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative title sequences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour tests: previously unseen production footage of Christopher Lee and Tsai Chin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK theatrical trailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS Kiss and Kill theatrical trailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK premiere on Blu-ray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE CASTLE OF FU MANCHU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo presentations of the film: with the original The Castle of Fu Manchu title sequence, and the alternative Assignment Istanbul titles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Pratt Introduces ‘The Castle of Fu Manchu’ (2020, 7 mins): appreciation by the BFI curator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Alicante to Istanbul (2020, 13 mins): actor Rosalba Neri remembers Jesús Franco, Maria Rohm and the making of The Castle of Fu Manchu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Interview with Harry Alan Towers (2008, 45 mins): far-reaching personal account of the intrepid producer’s life in radio, TV and film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Further Mysteries of Dr. Fu-Manchu: ‘The Coughing Horror’ (1924, 31 mins): Fu Manchu torments Nayland Smith with a terrifying creature in this silent serial sequel, presented with an optional new score by the band Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative title sequences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal theatrical trailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK premiere on Blu-ray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition exclusive 120-page book with a new essay on the Fu Manchu cycle by Tim Lucas, a look at the career of producer\/screenwriter Harry Alan Towers, an examination of the work of Fu Manchu creator Sax Rohmer, new writing on The Ghost of Monk’s Island and the Stoll Pictures’ Fu Manchu silent serials, archival newspaper articles on the films, extracts from the films’ pressbooks, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e five replica production stills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK and World premieres on Blu-ray \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition box set of 6,000 numbered units\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orbit DVD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40633957515308,"sku":"5060697920666U","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/products\/the-fu-manchu-cycle-1965-1969-region-b-limited-edition-used-used-blu-ray.heic?v=1786443499","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/the-fu-manchu-cycle-1965-1969-region-b-limited-edition-used","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}