Acting
Growing up without parents, Ma Sha has always worked as a lookout in a red-light district. When he is imprisoned for manslaughter following a customer's death, he breaks out of jail but is soon caught again and sent to a correctional institution on Orchid Island. Guided by his former elementary classmate, who is now a penal officer, Ma finally repents his wild past, writing down his stories and eventually publishing them.
Why did Koji Tsuruta face new challenges after the war ended? Have you ever seen a truly outrageous and hilarious performance? Why would a mysterious woman want to kill Shindo Emi? Is Emi Shindo a female spy? The entire film exudes love for compatriots, love of friendship, and deeply moving love between lovers.
Gonzo, action packed rape-revenge themed Taiwanese "Black Movie" featuring Juliet Chan and "Tattooer Ma" Sha. The original "Underground Wife" cut runs 85 minutes, the later IFD "Kill Butterfly Kill" English language cut is 89. This movie was released again by IFD in the late 80s in a 'cut-and-paste' version called "American Commando 6: Kill Butterfly Kill" (see separate listing).
Taiwanese thriller.
Learning of childhood friend Meihua's death, Lingling goes to Japan to find Meihua's sister, Meifeng. Brutal gangsters demand Lingling return an item Meihua stole, and hold Meifeng hostage. Old friends help Lingling confront the gang.
Taiwanese film.
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When police officer Alvin loses both his star witness and his wife to drug kingpin (and ninja assassin) Rudolph, he vows to get revenge. Travelling to Hong Kong, hot on Rudolph's trail, he teams up with local investigators Gordon, Vivian and Jackie. Meanwhile, a young street punk named Edmund is hunting for the man who killed his father. Could they all possibly be searching for the same person? A Hong Kong cut-and-paste edit of the 1984 Taiwanese Film 女太保 (A Rouge Girl) with new ninja scenes.
After being released from prison, Chen is attacked by his old nemesis but, at the urging of his wife, agrees not to seek revenge. Chen finds himself targeted by the villain and his cohorts after he saves an old woman.
Shaw Legend Chi Kuan Chun is the Hung Kuen Fist master who trains an undercover agent known as Queen Bee. His brutal style of Kung Fu comes in handy when the Queen Bee takes on the villains. Authentic Hung Gar Style action presented!
Taiwanese movie, featuring kung fu, dirt bikes, exciting action, and a femme fatale.
Four Chinese germ warfare scientists are kidnapped by a Japanese organisation.
The Ninja world is set ablaze when the mystical "Spirit Sword" is stolen by the Black Ninja Cal, giving its possessor the ultimate power of destruction. When the leades of the five most powerful clans are murdered, the hunt to track down and retrieve the sword is on. A titanic battle begins between all six clans, demonstrating all the skills of the ancient techniques. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese Film "飛越補習班" (Kuo-Hao Crams for College) with new ninja scenes.
A 1989 film.
"The Ninja Empire has its fierce laws, and those who dare to break them face death. This is the story of three rebels (Ivan the Red, Rodney, and Janet) who tried to break the code to which they had sworn sacred loyalty." - DVD Back of the Box Description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese film "媽！不要死在我背上！ " (Ma! Don't Die on My Back) with new ninja scenes.
Taiwanese comedy.
After being brutally raped by a drunken cabbie Rose becomes a recluse and plans her revenge. She takes on a new identity as the Mad Rose the vigilante. Tracking down rapists and criminals is her new occupation and she seems to relish the work. The Taipei cops soon get wind of her violent antics and set about trapping her. (IFD films website)
Another cut-and-paste action flick from IFD Films, this one splices together scenes from the Taiwanese film "Underground Wife" aka "Kill Butterfly Kill" with new footage featuring actor Mike Abbott and a bunch of other doofuses.
A crime drama directed by Cheung Chi-Chiu.
