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Delightful Forest (The) AKA Kuai huo lin (Blu-ray) (1972)
Wu Sung, a military swordmaster, is acused of murdering his adulterous sister-in-law and a thug, and sent to exile in Meng Chou.Director: Cheh Chang and Hsueh Li Pao
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE "Lady of Steel"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Cult Film Critic Ian Jane
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:20)
DISC TWO "Brothers Five"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Celestial Trailer (1:21)
DISC THREE "The Crimson Charm"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:46)
Celestial Trailer (1:15)
DISC FOUR "The Shadow Whip"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West
Celestial Trailer (1:10)
DISC FIVE "The Delightful Forest"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Cult Film Critic Ian Jane
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Celestial Trailer (1:09)
DISC SIX "The Devil's Mirror"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
DISC SEVEN "Man of Iron"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Author Chris Poggiali and Film Historian Brian Bankston
"An Iron Will" Interview with Author Meredith Lewis (77:20)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:12)
German Trailer (2:02)
Celestial Trailer (1:13)
DISC EIGHT "The Water Margin"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
"The Master – Chang Cheh" featurette (17:31)
"Elegant Trails – Ti Lung" featurette (9:06)
"Elegant Trails – David Chiang" featurette (7:44)
Extended Love Scene (1:37)
Original Theatrical Trailer (5:08)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
TV Spot (0:32)
DISC NINE "The Bride from Hell"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
"A More Traditional Terror" Interview with Hong Kong Film Historian Tony Rayns (56:13)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
Celestial Trailer (1:17)
DISC TEN "Heroes Two"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:50)
German Trailer (2:59)
Celestial Trailer (1:03)
DISC ELEVEN "The Flying Guillotine"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Author Chris Poggiali and Film Historian Brian Bankston
"Flying Without Wings" Interview with Actor Kai Kang (28:20)
"Dubbing Delirium" Interview with Dubbing Artist Joseph Ellison (15:00)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
Celestial Trailer (1:05)
DISC TWELVE "The Dragon Missile"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
"Cutting Comments" Interview with Editor Jim Markovic (22:46)
Shaw Brothers Classics Volume 1 and The Brave Archer Collection Trailer Reel (42:24) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663238907
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "Brave Archer and His Mate"
- "Holy Flame of the Martial World"
- "Journey of the Doomed" -
Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:812491011126
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Notes:Initial pressings suffer from pixelation problems. A replacement disc program is in effect.
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Extras:DISC ONE "Lady of Steel"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Cult Film Critic Ian Jane
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:20)
DISC TWO "Brothers Five"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Celestial Trailer (1:21)
DISC THREE "The Crimson Charm"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:46)
Celestial Trailer (1:15)
DISC FOUR "The Shadow Whip"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West
Celestial Trailer (1:10)
DISC FIVE "The Delightful Forest"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Cult Film Critic Ian Jane
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Celestial Trailer (1:09)
DISC SIX "The Devil's Mirror"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
DISC SEVEN "Man of Iron"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Author Chris Poggiali and Film Historian Brian Bankston
"An Iron Will" Interview with Author Meredith Lewis (77:20)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:12)
German Trailer (2:02)
Celestial Trailer (1:13)
DISC EIGHT "The Water Margin"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Historian Brian Bankston
"The Master – Chang Cheh" featurette (17:31)
"Elegant Trails – Ti Lung" featurette (9:06)
"Elegant Trails – David Chiang" featurette (7:44)
Extended Love Scene (1:37)
Original Theatrical Trailer (5:08)
Celestial Trailer (1:08)
TV Spot (0:32)
DISC NINE "The Bride from Hell"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
"A More Traditional Terror" Interview with Hong Kong Film Historian Tony Rayns (56:13)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
Celestial Trailer (1:17)
DISC TEN "Heroes Two"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:50)
German Trailer (2:59)
Celestial Trailer (1:03)
DISC ELEVEN "The Flying Guillotine"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
Audio Commentary with Author Chris Poggiali and Film Historian Brian Bankston
"Flying Without Wings" Interview with Actor Kai Kang (28:20)
"Dubbing Delirium" Interview with Dubbing Artist Joseph Ellison (15:00)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
Celestial Trailer (1:05)
DISC TWELVE "The Dragon Missile"
* The Film
Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge
"Cutting Comments" Interview with Editor Jim Markovic (22:46)
Shaw Brothers Classics Volume 1 and The Brave Archer Collection Trailer Reel (42:24) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663238907
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "Brave Archer and His Mate"
- "Holy Flame of the Martial World"
- "Journey of the Doomed" -
Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Stereo
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:812491011126
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Notes:Initial pressings suffer from pixelation problems. A replacement disc program is in effect.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Hong Kong Version (96:14)
* The Film - German Version (81:13)
Audio commentary by Bey Logan (Hong Kong version)
Audio commentary by Nando Rohner (German version)
"Elegant Trails: Ti Lung" featurette (9:05)
"The Master: Chang Cheh" featurette (17:29)
Advertising (7:17)
VHS Opening (5:17)
Original Trailer (2:27)
New Trailer (2:31)
German Trailer (1:07)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 16 page booklet with writing by Nando Rohner.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian Shout! releases and the German release have 1080p transfers and differing exclusive extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A America- Well Go USA - No cuts (92:16)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Shout! Studios - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A Canada- Well Go USA - No cuts (92:16)
- Blu-ray B Germany- TVP - No cuts - Includes the Hong Kong version (96:14) and the German version (81:13)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 08/05/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 29/01/25UPDATE LOG:
08/05/10 - Initial entry.
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29/01/25: Added US Shout, Canada x2, Germany.
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