Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7 | Blu-ray (Shout)

On August 5, 2025, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 7, another multi-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection, following the label’s Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 1 through Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6, as well as The Brave Archer Collection and the Ti Lung/David Chiang Collection.

Eleven thrilling adventures from the legendary Shaw Brothers stand ready in the seventh volume of the Shaw Brothers Classics collection! Packed with timeless action and thrills, this epic set once again demonstrates why the famed Shaws’ cinematic output remains beloved worldwide by fans of martial arts mastery and mayhem.

DISC ONE: THE IMPERIAL TOMB RAIDERS (1973)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 76 min.)

A loner joins forces with a band of warrior women to battle a group of ruthless bandits seeking to raid the emperor’s tomb.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW Tales From The Tomb – An Interview With Longtime Shaw Brothers Supporting Actor Li Ch

DISC TWO: LEGEND OF THE BAT (1978)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Cantonese & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 106 min.)

A playboy sword master and his loyal friend embark on an adventure to the mysterious Bat Island, a place where it is said anything can be bought if one can afford it.

• Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC THREE: THE SHADOW BOXER (1975)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 86 min.)

When a construction worker’s girlfriend becomes the victim of unspeakable acts, the worker must abandon his pacifist ways to take revenge.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With David West, Critic And Author Of Chasing Dragons: An Introduction To The Martial Arts Film
• NEW Shaw In The Seventies – An Interview With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC FOUR: THE SPIRITUAL BOXER (1975)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 103 min.)

This action-comedy follows a con man who claims the ability to summon beings from the spirit world … and runs afoul of some enemies from the land of the living.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW A Spiritual Experience – An Interview With Critic And Curator Frank Djeng
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC FIVE: HEAVEN SWORD AND DRAGON SABRE (1978)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 106 min.)

A young man must unlock the secrets of two magnificent weapons to become a true hero and overthrow a dynasty.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailers

DISC SIX: HEAVEN SWORD AND DRAGON SABRE 2 (1978)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 100 min.)

The saga continues in a wildly entertaining fashion as various sects clash in this epic sequel!

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC SEVEN: SHAOLIN HAND LOCK (1978)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 93 min.)

A dashing hero must use his wits – and his secret kung fu technique – to avenge his father’s death.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• NEW “Lock and Load” – An Interview With Author And Academic Gary Bettinson
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC EIGHT: SWORDSMAN AND ENCHANTRESS (1978)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 90 min.)

The battle for a legendary sword is but one challenge to overcome in this emotional tale of betrayal, confrontation, and star-crossed romance.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer
• Celestial Trailer

DISC NINE: THE PROUD TWINS (1979)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 111 min.)

While searching for the truth about his father’s death, a martial artist meets his separated-at-birth twin brother in this acclaimed entry in the Shaw Brothers’ library from director Chor Yuen.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailers

DISC TEN: A DEADLY SECRET (1980)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 94 min.)

A wrongfully imprisoned martial arts master discovers his cellmate has knowledge of a conspiracy … knowledge that everyone is willing to kill to keep quiet.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Brian Bankston
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

DISC ELEVEN: HEROES SHED NO TEARS (1980)

(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (2.35:1) / Mandarin & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 111 min.)

A young swordsman must put his skills to the test when he is charged by his master to halt the nefarious scheme of an evil genius pitting hero against hero.

• Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Dual Mono
• NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
• NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Veteran Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
• NEW “An Unsung Hero” – An Interview With Shaw Brothers Studios Make-Up Artist Wu Mei-Ti
• Image Gallery
• Celestial Trailer

Watch Trailers and Clips from set below: