Fusian Films Recomendations?

[panku]

Crash Cinema (1999 - 2007):

Return of the 5 Deadly Venoms (1978) (CCD 0201)

Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) (CCD 0202)

Dance of Death (1976) (CCD 0203)

Shaolin Master Killer (1978) (CCD 0204)

Return of the Chinese Boxer (1977) (CCD 0205)

Golgo 13: Assignment: Kowloon (1977) (CCD 0206)

Boxer's Adventure, The (1979) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 001D)

Crack Shadow Boxer (1979) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 002D)

Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion (1977) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 003D)

King Boxer, The (1971) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 004D)

Young Tiger (1973) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 005D)

Prodigal Boxer, The (1973) (Shaolin Boxer Collection - VTCC 006D)

Bloody Fight (1972) (Old School Hits - OSH 9920)

Master Strikes, The (1979) (Crash Masters Collection)

Bullet Train (1975) (The Sonny Chiba Collection)

Executioner, The (1978) (The Sonny Chiba Collection)

Sting of the Dragon Master (1973) (CCD 7891)

Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist (1973) (CCD 7892)

Yellow River Fighter (1988) (CCD 78913)

Holy Robe of Shaolin Temple (1986) (CCD 7894)

Ninja The Final Duel (1980) (CCD 7895)

Bloody Fists (1972) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 179)

Cantonen Iron Kung Fu (1979) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 279)

Incredible Kung Fu Mission (1982) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 379)

Shaolin Tiger Claw (1974) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 479)

Amsterdam Connection (1978) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 579)

Story In Temple Red Lily, The (1979) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 679)

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Struggle Through Death (1979) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 879)

My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks (1979) (Pagoda Films Premium Collection - PFD 979)

Blazing Temple, The (1976)

8 Masters (1982)

Battle of Shaolin (1978) (Power of Five Collection - PFD 01)

Lady Whirlwind Against the Rangers (1974) (Power of Five Collection - PFD 02)

Ten Tigers of Shaolin (1979) (Power of Five Collection - PFD 03)

Ways of Kung Fu (1980) (Power of Five Collection - PFD 04)

Mask of Death (1976) (Power of Five Collection - PFD 05)

Magnificent, The (1979)

Challenge of the Shaolin Disciples (1981) (Right To Fight) (CC 925)

Kill Chiba Collection (SCC 01)

Deadly China Doll Collection (DCDC 01)

Secret Rivals, The (1976) (Crash Masters Collection - CMC 01)

Secret Rivals 2 (1977) (Crash Masters Collection - CMC 02)

Sun Dragon (1979) (Crash Masters Collection - CMC 03)

Two Great Cavaliers (1978) (Crash Masters Collection - CMC 05)

Black Belt Karate (1977) (Crash Masters Collection - CMC 08)

Kung Fu Executioner (1981) (Crash Masters Collection)

Taoism Drunkard (1984) (Crash Masters Collection)

Mar's Villa (1979) (Crash Masters Collection)

Dragon, the Hero, The (1979) (Crash Masters Collection)

Fast Sword (1971) (Crash Masters Collection) (? is this in both this series and the Silver Sword Collection?)

Secret Life of the Ninja (1980) (Crash Masters Collection)

Scorching Fire, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (1978) (Crash Masters Presents)

Shaolin Long Arm (1974) (Crash Masters Presents)

Big Box of Kung Fu, The: Box 3 (CRM DV 5098)

Big Box of Kung Fu, The: Box 4 (CRM DV 5097)

Broken Sword (1971) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4852)

Flying Swordsgirl, The (1970) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4853)

Thirteen Worms (1971) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4854)

Last Days of Hsin Yang, The (1968) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4855)

Knight of Old Cathay, The (1968) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4858)

Beautiful Swordswoman (1969) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4864)

Sword, The (1971) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4865)

Iron Mistress (1969) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4866)

Bloody Duel (1972) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4867)

Son of the Swordsman (1969) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4868)

Axing of the Coffin, The (1969) (Crash Masters: Unearthed Classics - CRM DV 4869)

Unreleased:

Monkey War: New Pilgrims to the West (1982)

Venom Mob Films (2002 - 2006):

Invincible Pole Fighter (1984) (VMF 172D)

Abbot White (1982)

Slice of Death (1978)

Venom of the Ninja: Volume 1 (1982) (Ultimate Ninja Collection - CMGVM01)

Venom of the Ninja: Volume 2 (1982) (Ultimate Ninja Collection - CMGVM02)

Venom of the Ninja: Volume 3 (1982) (Ultimate Ninja Collection - CMGVM03)

Venom of the Ninja: Box Set (1982) (Ultimate Ninja Collection - CMGVM04)

Young Hero of Shaolin (1984) (Jade Temple Collection - Right To Fight)

Young Hero of Shaolin 2 (1986) (Jade Temple Collection - Right To Fight)

Jade Dagger Ninja (1982) (Jade Temple Collection - Right To Fight)

Silver Spear, The (1979) (Jade Temple Collection - Right To Fight)

Eunuch of the Western Palace (1979) (White Tiger Collection - Right To Fight)

Seven Promises (1980) (White Tiger Collection - Right To Fight)

Night of the Assassin (1981) (White Tiger Collection - Right To Fight)

Iron Swallow (1980) (White Tiger Collection - Right To Fight)

Wandering Monk, The (1980) (Red Mantis Collection - Right To Fight 01)

Matching Escort (1982) (Red Mantis Collection - Right To Fight 02)

10 Brothers of Shaolin (1979) (Red Mantis Collection - Right To Fight 03)

Shaolin Revenger (1979) (Red Mantis Collection - Right To Fight 04)

Fast Sword (1971) (Silver Sword Collection - Right To Fight)

Fatal Needles (1978) (Silver Sword Collection - Right To Fight)

Dreaming Fist, Slender Hands (1979) (Silver Sword Collection - Right To Fight)

Duel With the Devils (1977) (Silver Sword Collection - Right To Fight)

Shaolin vs Manchu (1985) (Shaolin Iron Fist Collection - Right To Fight)

Fighting of Shaolin Monk, The (1977) (Shaolin Iron Fist Collection - Right To Fight)

Disciple of Shaolin Master (1981) (Shaolin Iron Fist Collection - Right To Fight)

Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1978) (Shaolin Iron Fist Collection - Right To Fight - SSP 04)

Heroes of the Wild (1977) (Black Dragon Collection - Right To Fight)

Yao's Young Warriors (1983) (Black Dragon Collection - Right To Fight)

Of Cooks And Kung Fu (1979) (Black Dragon Collection - Right To Fight)

The Guy With The Secret of Kung Fu (1981) (Black Dragon Collection - Right To Fight)

Big Box of Kung Fu, The

Big Box of Kung Fu, The: Box 2 (CRM DV 5099)

Old Skool Killaz Set 1: Jade Temple Collection (Old Skool Killaz - Right To Fight)

Old Skool Killaz Set 2: Golden Buddha Collection (Old Skool Killaz - Right To Fight)

Old Skool Killaz Set 3: White Tiger Collection (Old Skool Killaz - Right To Fight - CMGVM04)

Secret of the Dragon (1977) (Old Skool Killaz)

Daughter of Vengeance (1979) (Old Skool Killaz)

Sword of the Master (Old Skool Killaz)

One Man's Vengeance (1971) (Old Skool Killaz)

Young Hero (1980) (Old Skool Killazs)

Angry Dragon (1978) (Old Skool Killaz)

Two Wondrous Tigers (1980) (Old Skool Killaz)

Stranger From Canton (1972) (Old Skool Killaz)

Master of Death (1979) (Old Skool Killaz)

Survival of the Dragon (1974) (Old Skool Killaz)

Ma Su Chen (1972) (Old Skool Killaz)

Chambers of the Old Skool Killaz: Chamber One (Old Skool Killaz)

Ultimate Ninja Collection Volume 1 (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Mafia Vs. Ninja (1984) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja In The Claw of the CIA (1982) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

The Leopard Fist Ninja (1981) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Secret Life of the Ninja (1983) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ultimate Ninja, The (1986) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Silver Dragon Ninja (1986) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja Terminator (1985) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja: The Protector (1985) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja Fist of Fire (1973) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja Squad (1986) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Ninja Dragon (1985) (Ultimate Ninja Collection)

Superkickers (Right To Fight)

Unreleased:

Old Skool Killaz Vol 4: Red Mantis Collection (Old Skool Killaz - Right To Fight)

Old Skool Killaz: Silver Sword Collection (Old Skool Killaz - Right To Fight)

Fusian Films (2007):

Eight Immortals (1971) (Classic Collection - 5827-6)

King of Kings (1969) (Classic Collection - 5838-6)

Young Avengers, The (1969) (Classic Collection - 5839-6)

Whirlwind Knight (1969) (Classic Collection - 5845-6)

Absurd Brave (1969) (Classic Collection - 5846-6)

Bloody Mask (1969) (Classic Collection - 5847-6)

Duel with the Devil (1970) (Classic Collection - 5856-6)

Fight for the Agreement (1968) (Classic Collection - 5857-6)

Famous Swordsman (1969) (Classic Collection - 5860-6)

Lady 9 Flower (1969) (Classic Collection - 5862-6)

Ringing Sword (1969) (Classic Collection - 5863-6)

Fire Bulls (1966) (Classic Collection - 5903-6)

Unreleased:

Secret of the Sword: The Betrayal (Modern Collection)

[thankyouforfu]

These are the ones I know' date=' not saying this is complete...[/quote']

Thanks for the info. It looks like Fusian changed the title for The Young Avengeress (1969) to The Young Avengers.

I know there's also Axing of the Coffin (1969) for Crash Cinema.

I had also read in this thread that Fusion was going to put out the following:

• Thirteen Worms
  
• The Last Days of Hsin Yang
  
• Terrible Killer
  
• Wandering Knight
  
• Scholar Swordsman
  
• Seven Darts
  
• Duel In the Planes
  
• Begging Swordsman
  
• Jade Faced Cat
  
• Man, Ghost, Fox
  
• Ace of Swordsman
  
• Sword Renounced
  

But only ended up putting out Thirteen Worms and The Last Days of Hsin Yang.

Also, apparently Lady 9 Flower is actually the second part to the story started in Absurd Brave as mentioned in this thread.

This site had some cool info about the origin of the releases in general:

"When it comes to legendarily silly re-titles, Crash Cinema actually beat Dimension Entertainment for the title of “best ever.” This 1969 supernatural melodrama (Axing of the Coffin), the first film of director Fu Ching-Wa, found its way onto DVD through some rather fortuitous circumstances. Some guy, recently returned from a trip to Taiwan with a bunch of film reels, posted on what was then the “kung fu fandom” message boards, wanting to know what he should do to sell his newly acquired film legacy. Somebody wanted to know what he had, and he posted an impressive list of titles, all obscure, with some, like Pan Lei’s The Sword, thought to be lost in their original format... I’m guessing that the movie I just finished watching was on that list under the title Chuang Tzu Tests his Wife."

It seems these were some of the other prints that Crash Cinema got from those reels from this post:

"...did someone saved the list of prints they got?

as i remember there were some interesting other titles on it:

• The Scholar Swordsman
  
• Terrible Killer
  
• Mu Lian Saves Mother (aka A Rescue From Hades)
  
• The Magic Sword
  
• A Killer In White Clothing
  

etc etc etc"

In this thread they mention the reels but don't have a list...

Ahhh!!! I found this post where user NYC Films talks about selling over one hundred 35mm prints:

"Over 100 Classic Martial Arts 35mm film prints for sale!

Many films have never been released in the US

King of Kings, Dragon Inn (King Hu 1967!), The Sword (Jimmy Wang Yu), Mars Villa, and dozens and dozens of others.

This collection has been stored in a climate controlled environment for the last 5 years

Many films have been cleaned and re-reeled.

Complete list and price available upon request. PM or nycfilms17@gmail.com"

and:

"Hey guys I think I answered everyone who has contacted me. I emailed the list to everyone who asked for it. I am primarily interested in selling the entire collection rather than just parse off Dragon Inn, The Sword and titles of that ilk. My thinking is that I may put together 10 film pre packs and offer them that way.I am in negotiation with a couple of people from this forum and I want to exhaust those discussions before I move forward.

Here are the basics:

This is in fact the 35mm collection from Crash Cinema (Fusian was a licensed label of Crash). Most of the films were acquired in one lot about 5 years ago. The collection has been archived ever since and when I say archived I literally mean that - Most of the films have been cleaned and re-reeled and warehoused at a climate controlled telecine transfer house. That's not to say that when I got the collection some of the films were in fair shape but they have been well maintained ever since.

There is an addtional group of 15 or so more "modern" (mid 70's) films as well.

I realize that a 120 film collection might be a little much to grab up at once but logistics dictate that I sell the entire collection. Breaking them up into smaller digestible groups might be the best solution but I would still need to sell them over a concentrated period of time. I am looking to get about $500 per film which is siginificantly less than my investment in them. Of course I would entertain offers from a single purchaser and conversely I would ask more for just a single film at a time.

Not sure if that answered all the questions but I will try to stay on top of the conversation here and keep you guys updated."

EDIT:

Here's some info I found for the Fusian company, if anyone wants to contact them:

Press Contact: Laura Smith

Company Name: Fusian Films

Email: Email Us Here: http://www.prweb.com/emailmember.php?prid=516777

Phone: 973-226-1234

Website: www.fusianfilms.com (the website no longer exists)

Read more: http://www.andhranews.net/intl/2007/April/6/em-Classic-Collector.asp#ixzz3HyVdvMuk

[The Dragon]

Thanks guys for these listings...

[thankyouforfu]

To make it easier for those interested in purchasing the Fusian or Unearthed Classics releases, here they are in their entirety on Amazon Listmania:

A Complete List of FUSIAN Film DVD Releases.

A Complete List of CRASH MASTERS: UNEARTHED CLASSICS Film DVD Releases.

[Morgoth Bauglir]

I don't think Monkey Wars was released.

[thankyouforfu]

I don't think Monkey Wars was released.

I believe you're right Morgoth. This thread says Crash Cinema never did a transfer for this film, thus a DVD was never made.

EDIT: In fact, in this thread gsk replied to "Does any body know why Crash is won't release it [Monkey War]?" with

"Because I won't give them the print. I have major problems with them as they led me on about a deal. I did a major amount of work and they never came through with what they promised me. I'm 100% done with them."

[thankyouforfu]

Wandering Monk, The (1980) (Red Mantis Collection)

Matching Escort (1982) (Red Mantis Collection)

Shaolin Revenger (1979) (Red Mantis Collection)

Fatal Needles (1978) (Right To Fight - Venom Mob Films)

Dreaming Fist, Slender Hands (1979) (Right To Fight - Venom Mob Films)

Duel With the Devils (1977) (Right To Fight - Venom Mob Films)

There's also 10 Brothers of Shaolin (1979) in the Red Mantis Collection.

And Fast Sword (1978) is part of the Right to Fight - Venom Mob Films series.

[panku]

I don't think Monkey Wars was released.

There's also 10 Brothers of Shaolin (1979) in the Red Mantis Collection.

Thanks for the corrections / additions.

I also added Young Hero of Shaolin (1984) to the Jade Temple Collection and some box sets thanks to Gaijin84:

Old Skool Killaz Vol. 3: White Tiger Collection 82

Old Skool Killaz Vol. 4: Red Mantis Collection 83

And Fast Sword (1978) is part of the Right to Fight - Venom Mob Films series.

This is the cover I was going by for Fast Sword. It doesn't mention Right to Fight or Venom Mob on the packaging in the usual places. Was this an early cover design? Do you have one that shows it was on the Venom Mob label

It makes sense because the UPC code puts it with the other right to fight / venom mob films following up the red mantis collection:

10 Brothers of Shaolin (669657669024)

Shaolin Revenger (669657669123)

Fast Sword (669657669222)

Fatal Needles (669657669321)

Dreaming Fist, Slender Hands (669657669420)

Duel With the Devils (669657669529)

[thankyouforfu]

I also added... Old Skool Killaz Vol. 4: Red Mantis Collection

...Fast Sword.... doesn't mention Right to Fight or Venom Mob on the packaging in the usual places.

It makes sense because the UPC code puts it with the other right to fight / venom mob films...

Again, thanks a ton for all the info, as it's really made things easier for me as I'm seeking out films. It's much appreciated.

I just assumed Fast Sword was included in the "Right To Fight - Venom Mob Films" grouping because I had looked high and low for the Old Skool Killaz: Silver Sword Collection and found that it had been cancelled and thus never released. I did, however, find out that the four films that would have made up the box set included Fast Sword. But I agree with you -- after looking at the DVD cover I wouldn't have initially thought it to be a part of that grouping either.

The Old Skool Killaz: Red Mantis Collection was unfortunately cancelled and never released either.

Not sure it's been mentioned, but I'm pretty disappointed that Secret of the Sword: The Betrayal from Fusian was cancelled since it seemed that is was initially supposed to be released in August of 2007 (which coincided with a couple of their other releases) until it was eventually pushed to June 24, 2008 before being cancelled.

[HyperDrive]

Small insert found in some Fusian dvds.

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Duel With the Devil and Eight Immortals were cool but I didn't like Fight for the Agreement. The others I've seen (Whirlwind Knight, Absurd Brave, Famous Swordsman, Bloody Mask and Young Avengers) were ok.