Member mpm74 Posted October 4, 2014 Member Share Posted October 4, 2014 This has both films on 1 disc? Funny that they wouldn't push that feature on the packaging. thanks for the info! It sure does. And you do a realize that this is a commercial "bootleg," right? Keep in mind that it was sourced from two versions: - The downbeat ending cut (which is what you're looking for) was sourced from the now defunct Southgate VHS (in widescreen) version. As far as I know, this is the best copy around of that particular edit. And it is dubbed in english. - And the other version of the film was sourced from the Celestial HK release; with an option of the english dubbed track (again, taken from the Southgate VHS release). For the scenes they didn't have english tracks for, I think they just subtitled it. I know it sounds like a mess, but it's worth purchasing if you want to see Chinatown Kid in every form possible. I doubt you'll see a legit release of the downbeat ending cut any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member panku Posted October 4, 2014 Member Share Posted October 4, 2014 This has both films on 1 disc? Funny that they wouldn't push that feature on the packaging. thanks for the info!The version I have says "Chinatown Kid 1.5" on the cover and has both versions. It's a 2 sided disc one film on each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted October 4, 2014 Member Share Posted October 4, 2014 Superfly... my bad. Apologies, the one you want is the one listed above. NOT the link I gave you. I glanced at the cover real quick and thought that was it. P'an ku: Thanks for the correction. (I seriously feel stupid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member panku Posted October 4, 2014 Member Share Posted October 4, 2014 mpm74, I also have a burn of one by VenomsFan that is also 2 hours. Do you know if it's the same as the one on the Red Sun disc? I've never had a chance to A/B them, but I have watched both and I don't remember there being much difference. Edit: answered below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Eastern Evil Posted October 5, 2014 Member Share Posted October 5, 2014 mpm74' date=' I also have a burn of one by VenomsFan that is also 2 hours. Do you know if it's the same as the one on the Red Sun disc? I've never had a chance to A/B them, but I have watched both and I don't remember there being much difference.[/quote'] I would bet the Red Sun is the same as the venomsfan version. It should have a commentary for a specific piece of the movie & the alternate ending. The disc made by venomsfan was a great thing, much respect for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member panku Posted October 5, 2014 Member Share Posted October 5, 2014 OK, I just pulled them both out and the Red Sun version is 1:54:23 and no commentary or extras while the VenomsFan version is 1:59:59 with 6 alternative scenes and a 3 1/2 minute informative commentary. Here's a quick comparison of the image quality Red Sun: VenomsFan: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Superfly Posted October 5, 2014 Member Share Posted October 5, 2014 OK' date=' I just pulled them both out and the Red Sun version is 1:54:23 and no commentary or extras while the VenomsFan version is 1:59:59 with 6 alternative scenes and a 3 1/2 minute informative commentary.[/quote'] Sounds like Venomsfan's is the ultimate version. I just watched the Celestial version online. Very different film from the one I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigrogie Posted October 5, 2014 Member Share Posted October 5, 2014 Sounds like Venomsfan's is the ultimate version. I just watched the Celestial version online. Very different film from the one I remember. Venomsfan's is the ultimate version, period. That's my best version of that movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member the moose Posted October 10, 2014 Member Share Posted October 10, 2014 Venomsfan's is the ultimate version, period. That's my best version of that movie. Thanks bigrogie both discs are fine. I now have 3 different versions of the movie. The venomsfan 120 mins cut with all the additional footage as extras. The Red Sun 114 mins version and the legit IVL 86 minute atrocity. I did have a 4th version with the 1986 british Warner Bros VHS at 108 mins. My head has been truly fucked over the matter. In terms of footage available the venomsfan disc I have seems to be THE Definitive one. Thanks Bigrogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Treacherous Mastermind Posted October 11, 2014 Member Share Posted October 11, 2014 I hate to say it, but panmedia did a good job on Chinatown Kid. I don't need to hunt down a VHS tape, or the one version DVD. Maybe Jack Stiller was a bit useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted November 12, 2014 Member Share Posted November 12, 2014 The version I have says "Chinatown Kid 1.5" on the cover and has both versions. It's a 2 sided disc one film on each side. where can i pick this one up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member panku Posted November 14, 2014 Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 where can i pick this one up? Sent you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigrogie Posted November 14, 2014 Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chinatown-Kid-DVD-Movie-1977-/310920336592?pt=US_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray&hash=item48644bd4d0 Anyone heard of Desert Island Classic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member NoKUNGFUforYU Posted November 14, 2014 Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes, back in the day I remember seeing them. They only had a few titles though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigrogie Posted November 14, 2014 Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes, back in the day I remember seeing them. They only had a few titles though. Man I've been around since the 70s and never heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member NoKUNGFUforYU Posted November 14, 2014 Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/movie/studio/Desert+Island+Films/a/Desert+Island+Films.htm Looks like they jump in and get stuff as it becomes "public". Hey, good bless them, as some of this stuff would disappear otherwise while some other company print the billionth copy of ET or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigrogie Posted November 15, 2014 Member Share Posted November 15, 2014 http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/movie/studio/Desert+Island+Films/a/Desert+Island+Films.htm Looks like they jump in and get stuff as it becomes "public". Hey, good bless them, as some of this stuff would disappear otherwise while some other company print the billionth copy of ET or something. I agree 100%! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted November 17, 2014 Member Share Posted November 17, 2014 http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/movie/studio/Desert+Island+Films/a/Desert+Island+Films.htm Looks like they jump in and get stuff as it becomes "public". Hey, good bless them, as some of this stuff would disappear otherwise while some other company print the billionth copy of ET or something. do you know if this version contains the misreble ending or the happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaolin Patriot Posted November 18, 2014 Member Share Posted November 18, 2014 The version I have says "Chinatown Kid 1.5" on the cover and has both versions. It's a 2 sided disc one film on each side. Does anyone know if the 1.5 version has better image quality than the non-1.5 version? I have the non-1.5 (also a double-sided disc with both cuts). I wouldn't always judge from the "digitally remastered & restored" statement on the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Stephe Posted January 21, 2015 Member Share Posted January 21, 2015 I just got this from eBAY a week ago. The image quality of the cover is worse and the word "extended" is mis-spelled at the top. Is this an actual Bonzai pressing -- or a non-Bonzai pressing of a Bonzai disc, if there is such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Treacherous Mastermind Posted January 21, 2015 Member Share Posted January 21, 2015 I just got this from eBAY a week ago. The image quality of the cover is worse and the word "extended" is mis-spelled at the top. Is this an actual Bonzai pressing -- or a non-Bonzai pressing of a Bonzai disc, if there is such a thing? My Chinatown Kid DVD (Bonzai/Panmedia) has the same flaws. As for the pressing, you could ask Jack Stiller(Bonzai overlord) about that, although I'm not sure if he shows his face around kung fu forums anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JohnnieFreeze Posted September 19, 2017 Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 I had bought this version..clearly there is a better version out there for me to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JohnnieFreeze Posted September 21, 2017 Member Share Posted September 21, 2017 Off to get that 1.5 version..anyone know if Venomsfan is still offering his custom made version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JohnnieFreeze Posted October 25, 2017 Member Share Posted October 25, 2017 On 5/8/2013 at 7:47 PM, OldPangYau said: If someone can at least get a print of this to work with, perhaps composite it with the remastered footage, it's doable. It would be a pinch "patchwork", but it would be the best possible way to see it. Of course, there would also be the task of getting the Mandarin track to match, in which we might be stuck with English. FLK Cinema is doing something like this..combining the uncut footage with the remastered print http://www.flkcinema.com/product.php?mid=1818 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JohnnieFreeze Posted December 16, 2017 Member Share Posted December 16, 2017 Ive finally seen the FLK Cinema version..they did as good as job as can be expected combing the remastered with an uncut VHS print..they also included deleted scenes and the alternate ending as "extras". http://www.flkcinema.com/product.php?mid=1818 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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