Martial Arts fans, Eureka Entertainment are set to release the fast-paced fight-filled martial arts classic, When Taekwondo Strikes. It stars Angela Mao and an incredible array of talent from the genre. Set for release on Blu-ray for the first time ever in UK, a brand new 2K restoration, as part of Eureka Classics range. All coming to you in January 2024!
Queen of Kung Fu Angela Mao and King of Taekwondo Jhoon Rhee join forces in this action-packed Hong Kong classic!
In Japanese occupied Korea, resistance leader Lee (Rhee) is captured by the Japanese occupying forces. To rescue him, his pupil Jin (Carter Wong, The Skyhawk) must get help from a Hapkido expert (Mao). Together they fight their way through an army of Japanese villains played by a number of genre favourites including Hwang In-shik (Way of the Dragon), Kenji Kazama (The Streetfighter) and Eureka Entertainment favourite Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express).
“a fun and entertaining martial arts movie… spectacular and furious action… Full of energy and displaying her Taekwondo skills, Angela Mao’s definitely the main attraction.” – Asian Movie Pulse
SPECIAL BLU-RAY EDITION FEATURES:
Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling | 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration | Original Mandarin mono audio | “Classic” English dubbed mono audio | Optional alternate English audio track with different music cues | Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release | Brand new feature length audio commentary by film historian and author Samm Deighan | The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990, dir. Sandra Weintraub. 91 mins) – feature-length documentary presented by John Saxon | Trailers | PLUS: A Limited Edition Collector’s Booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver
Hong Kong |1973 |15 | 95 MINS | 2.39:1 OAR | ACTION/MARTIAL ARTS |MANADARIN | COLOUR
When Taekwondo Strikes will be released on Blu-ray for the first time ever in UK, as part of Eureka Classics range. Available from 22nd January 2024. Buy your copy from Eureka Store.
