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China Warriors, Korea Epics and Japan Samurai
Once Upon A Time In China - Complete Trilogy [DVD] [1991]Once Upon A Time In China - Complete Trilogy [DVD] [1991]
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A slightly underrated series. Jet Li displays some of his best work. Definitely worth a look. With a balance of humour, action, camera work and style.
When The Last Sword Is Drawn (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2003]When The Last Sword Is Drawn (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2003]
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Being a big Samurai Film fan, this is one of my favourites. I blends detailed, beautiful human characters and performances with a vibrate realistic setting during the last days of the samurai.
The Twilight Samurai [2004] [DVD]The Twilight Samurai [2004] [DVD]
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Again, similar to Last Sword but from a widowers perspective. Hiroyuki Sanada you might now from Last Samurai, he beats the crap out of Cruise in the rain. He provides a human performance.
Quentin Tarantino Presents: Hero [DVD] [2004]Quentin Tarantino Presents: Hero [DVD] [2004]
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What can I say that hasnt already been said about this film? Buy it; rent its, see it. Its just too cool4school.
The Warrior [DVD] [2002]The Warrior [DVD] [2002]
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A Korean epic. Amazing action, but a little bit weak on the performances. I still think this is extremely underrated, more people should see it. If anything its one of Zhang Ziyis early films.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]
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Again, what can I say? Ang Lee pays homage to Chinas incredible diverse, beautiful history and cinema. It score is as elegant and moving as the visuals. Its just stunning.
Seven Samurai [1954] [DVD]Seven Samurai [1954] [DVD]
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Classic Kurosawa. Inspired The Magnificent Seven. Everyone should see this film.
Shogun's Samurai [DVD] [1978]Shogun's Samurai [DVD] [1978]
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Im surprised more people dont have this in there lists. Its an all star Japanese cast with a really cool story and some great samurai action. See if you can spot Hiroyuki Sanada in a early role.
Twin Warriors/Fist Of Legend/The Legend [DVD]Twin Warriors/Fist Of Legend/The Legend [DVD]
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Two out of three are Period pieces, get this set. You wont regret it. All are amazing action films.
Samurai Rebellion [DVD]Samurai Rebellion [DVD]
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What I find one of Toshiro Mifunes best performances. A father of samurai family who is forced to choose between his duty to his daimyo (the core of a samurais being) and his family.
Zatoichi Box Set 2 [DVD]Zatoichi Box Set 2 [DVD] by Zatoichi
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Zatoichi, one of my favourite characters. This is a classic series, and the better box set of the two available. 'Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo' is probably the best out of the 4.
Zatoichi Box Set [DVD] [2004]Zatoichi Box Set [DVD] [2004]
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Not as good as the 4 disc set, but worth a watch if you a Zatoichi fan.
Lone Wolf And Cub-The Wolf Pack [DVD]Lone Wolf And Cub-The Wolf Pack [DVD]
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If you know your Samurai films, these should be among your collection.
Zatoichi [2004] [DVD]Zatoichi [2004] [DVD]
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Beat Takeshi Kitano provides his take on Zatoichi. Really groovy remake within Kitanos own personal style.
Ran [DVD] [1985]Ran [DVD] [1985]
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Not to everyones taste. Ran is set in feudal Japan with a King Lear touch. If you like Kurosawa then this is for you.
Yojimbo [1961] [DVD]Yojimbo [1961] [DVD]
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Inspired Leones Fist Full Of Dollars.
House Of Flying Daggers  (Special Edition)  [DVD] [2004]House Of Flying Daggers (Special Edition) [DVD] [2004]
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Following Hero with another period film. Beautiful shot, stunning action and pretty good performances.
Warriors Of Heaven And Earth [DVD] [2003]Warriors Of Heaven And Earth [DVD] [2003]
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Warriors&.well its ok. Not spectacular. About half way through it just seems to give up. Some interesting characters and cool scenes. But rent it dont buy.
Iron Monkey / Thai Chi Boxer / Wing Chun [DVD]Iron Monkey / Thai Chi Boxer / Wing Chun [DVD] by Michelle Yeoh
Another really kool set. My favorite would have to be Iron Monkey, but thats just me. Go Donnie Yen!!!!
Fantasy Swordplay Collection [DVD]Fantasy Swordplay Collection [DVD]
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Ok, its a bit cheesy but if you like wire work youll love these films. Dragon Gate is my fav, but Moon Warriors is the funniest& that Killer Whale cracks me up every time.
Ashura [DVD]Ashura [DVD]
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From Dusk Till Dawn meets strange Demons meets Samurai witch hunters. Visually entertaining if not all that good.
Chinese Ghost Story [DVD] [1987]Chinese Ghost Story [DVD] [1987]
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Kung Fu horror starring the late, great, Leslie Cheung. R.I.P.
The Emperor And The Assassin [DVD] [2000]The Emperor And The Assassin [DVD] [2000]
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Set the same time as Hero with a more specific and realistic story. You wont find people flying about in this film. You will find a epic tale done beautifully well with interesting and detailed chara
Lady Snowblood [DVD] [1973]Lady Snowblood [DVD] [1973]
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Inspired Kill Bill. Classic extreme Japanese cinema.
Drunken Master [DVD] [1978]Drunken Master [DVD] [1978]
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Jackie Chans take on Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei Hung. Enjoy all these films. I have and I hope you will to. Thanks for reading.