{"product_id":"the-invincible-eight","title":"The Invincible Eight (88 Films)","description":"\u003ch3 itemprop=\"description\"\u003eEight warriors - amongst them Nora Miao and Angela Mao - ride out for revenge against the cruel general who killed all their fathers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invincible Eight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunites some of Hong Kong cinema's most legendary names in a sweeping tale of vengeance, loyalty, and fate. Directed by Lo Wei--who would later guide Bruce Lee to global stardom in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Boss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFist of Fury\u003c\/i\u003e--this 1971 Golden Harvest production marked the studio's bold entrance into the martial arts arena, setting the tone for a new era of kung fu filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows eight warriors, each driven by the same burning purpose: to avenge the brutal murders of their fathers at the hands of a ruthless general. Among them are two of the era's most iconic stars--Nora Miao (\u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e) and Angela Mao (\u003ci\u003eEnter the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e)--whose fierce determination and commanding presence anchor the film's emotional and physical battles alike. Backed by an ensemble that includes Sammo Hung, James Tien, and Lydia Shum,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invincible Eight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebalances breathtaking action choreography with heartfelt human drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSammo Hung, serving both in front of and behind the camera, orchestrates some of the most kinetic swordplay and hand-to-hand sequences of the early Golden Harvest period. The result is a film that fuses the stylized elegance of wuxia storytelling with the raw intensity that would soon define 1970s Hong Kong action cinema. From the intricate duels to the blood-soaked finale, Lo Wei's direction ensures that every clash carries both physical and emotional weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Blu-ray edition from 88 Films restores\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invincible Eight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 2K from the original negative and includes a newly remastered Mandarin monaural soundtrack, newly translated English subtitles, and an optional English track. Supplementary materials include an O-ring slipcase featuring new artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo, an expert audio commentary by Asian cinema authorities Frank Djeng and Michael Worth, an image gallery, and a reversible sleeve with the original Hong Kong poster artwork. As Jeff Bona of City on Fire raves, \"\u003ci\u003eThe Invincible Eight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis very entertaining... its bloody, explosive climax rivals the ultra-violence of a Chang Cheh flick,\" while Girls With Guns calls it \"clearly one-up on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY AURELIO LORENZO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREMASTERED ORIGINAL MANDARIN MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary with Asian Cinema Experts Frank Djeng \u0026amp; Michael Worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MVD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45243004911660,"sku":"760137206781","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/files\/the-invincible-eight-88-films-new-blu-ray-760137206781-2002216.jpg?v=1772340493","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/the-invincible-eight","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}