Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties | Blu-ray (88 Films)
In March of 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties, a 1965 Taiwanese historical epic directed by Li Han-Hsiang (The Ghost Story, The Enchanting Shadow, The Magnificent Concubine).
Director Li Han-Hsiang was King Hu’s mentor and friend. He directed almost 90 films between the 50s and 90s – most of them – Shaw Brothers productions. A feature-length documentary is currently in the works from Frédéric Ambroisine.
The film stars Chiang Ching (Iron Fan And Magic Sword), Zhao Lei (The Association), Zhu Mu (The Delightful Forest), Goo Gwan (King of Boxers), Ma Kei (The Killer Meteors), Hung Boh (Commander Underground) and Foo Bik Fai (Sexy Lady Driver).
The plot takes place in China’s legendary Warring States Period where the King of Yue, Goujian, is defeated and imprisoned by the King of Wu, Fucha.
This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Details are pending for this release, so stay tuned!
