“Manchurian Avenger” Theatrical Poster
Later this year, Facet Films is giving Ed Warnick’s 1985 actioner, Manchurian Avenger, a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release. Yes, you’ve read that right: You’ll soon see martial arts star Bobby Kim in all his 4K glory!
So who is Bobby Kim? Well, let’s pass it over to Paul Bramhall: “Bobby Kim (Kill Line, The Deadly Kick) is a Taekwondo grandmaster who briefly enjoyed a spell as an action star in Korea. Bearing a striking resemblance to Charles Bronson, he quickly got dubbed as the Asian version of the Death Wish star. Active just for a few years between 1975 – 1979, he cranked out a total of 9 movies, some of which even got picked up by the infamous IFD Films for international distribution, such as Mad for Vengeance. Then he moved to Colorado, where he settled and opened up a Taekwondo school, while still finding the time to occasionally make a movie”.
Set in America’s 1860 wild-west, Manchurian Avenger pits Bobby Kim against Bill “Superfoot” Wallace (The Protector), with explosive results. Joe returns home to Colorado to help his adoptive family who are being terrorized by local gangs that have taken over the gold-rush town. The gangs are searching for a horde of gold rumored to have been discovered by Joe’s uncle. As a martial arts Master and walking weapon Bobby Kim fights off one gang only to be confronted by another more deadly band led by Bill “Superfoot” Wallace in an exciting battle to the finish.
Look out for Manchurian Avenger later this year.
