![]() ![]() Wang Yu not only stars, but wrote and directed the film as well. Still, the impressive battle scenes are very well staged and photographed on a sprawling beach and a massive period backlot set. Action fans will love it, but those seeking a little more depth and substance may feel unsatisfied. Then-boom!-the battle begins and lasts till the end of the film! The humble villagers we've met earlier are all now skilled uniformed fighters taking on hardened Japanese swordsmen with a range of sophisticated tactics. After a simple setup, Wang Yu and company gather and prepare for battle. This one, in particular, explicitly recalls Akira Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI.) The film could have used more buildup to the main battle, more training scenes, and more character development. ![]() (Interestingly, Wang Yu often made kung fu films with anti-Japanese themes, yet his films often reflected the influence of Japanese samurai films. The swordfights are reminiscent of those found in Japanese samurai films, but with more action and vigor. It all leads quickly to a massive battle in the town streets. One of the fighters is an expert knife thrower and comes with his own arsenal. PLUS: A Limited Edition Collector’s Booklet (First Print Run of 2000 copies only) featuring new writing by James Oliver and a review of the film by Dr Craig D.In BEACH OF THE WAR GODS, an action-packed Hong Kong swordplay adventure from 1973, Jimmy Wang Yu rallies three fighters to help lead the men of a Chinese beach town in battle against the invading Japanese.Brand new interview with action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema on the life and career of Jimmy Wang Yu.Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival).Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release.1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration.Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase (First Print Run of 2000 copies only) featuring new artwork by Tony Stella.Language: Mandarin (with English subtitles) ![]() Eureka blu ray release with a 2K restoration.Ĭast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Fei Lung, Tien Yeh, Hsieh Han When the army launches an all-out assault on the town, a ferocious battle rages, leading to final conflict on the Beach of the War Gods.Ĭelebrating its 50th anniversary, Beach of the War Gods ranks among Jimmy Wang Yu’s best films, a briskly-paced historical adventure bursting with wild action. Together, they train the townsfolk to stand up to the pirates, using strategy and skill. He assembles a core team of highly skilled warriors, including mercenary knife thrower Leng Ping (Tien Yeh, BLOOD OF THE DRAGON) and hot-headed swordsman Iron Bull Chao (Hsieh Han, ONE ARMED BOXER). A wandering swordsman (Jimmy Wang Yu) single-handedly dispatches a group of the invading thugs and agrees to help defend the town. In the waning days of the Ming dynasty, Japanese marauders raid villages on the Chinese coast. Beach of the War Gods (1973) sees kung fu innovator Jimmy Wang Yu blend wuxia mayhem with a SEVEN SAMURAI premise. ![]()
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