Source: Terracotta Distribution Special Thanks to Claire Marty
On February 9th, Terracotta Distribution will release the all-star Hong Kong extravaganza THE SHANGHAI 13 (???????, Shang Hai tan: Shi san tai bao, 1984) on DVD in the United Kingdom. From Chang Cheh, the director of FIVE DEADLY VENOMS and ONE ARMED SWORDSMAN, this adventure about patriots vs. traitors in 1930s Shanghai features Shaw Brothers veterans David Chiang and Ti Lung, and superstar Andy Lau (INFERNAL AFFAIRS). Synopsis Thirteen deadly warriors versus an entire army. During the Sino-Japanese war, a Chinese patriot steals damning evidence that exposes traitorous intentions within the government. Planning to bring the evidence from Shanghai to Hong Kong and break it to the public he becomes an assassination target. In order to ensure a safe passage he employs an elite ensemble of fighters - The Shanghai Thirteen to protect him on the mission. With obstacles ahead and pursuers behind, bloody battles ensue. Starring Andy LAU (INFERNAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) Jimmy WANG Yu (ONE ARMED SWORDSMAN) CHEN Kuan Tai (FIVE DEADLY VENOMS, GALLANTS, THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS) Danny LEE (THE KILLER) TI Lung (A BETTER TOMORROW, DRUNKEN MASTER II) Technical Information UK Distributor: Terracotta Distribution Release Date: February 9, 2015 Format: DVD (Region 2, PAL) Number of discs: 1 Certification: 15 Country: Hong Kong Year: 1984 Language: English Dubbed, Cantonese with English Subtitles Running Time: 85 Minutes RRP: £14.99 Special Features Original cast interviews with Lu Feng and Sonny Yu
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Part of the Terracotta Entertainment Group that promotes Far East films in the UK via the annual Far East Film Festival, a monthly film club, exclusive screenings, Home Entertainment and digital channels. Releases by Terracotta Distribution include the multi-award winning BREATHLESS directed by Yang Ik-june, Johnnie To’s SPARROW and Kim Ki-duk’s controversial drama, MOEBIUS. The imprint label Terror Cotta is devoted to Asian horror and thrillers.