88 Films is proud to announce the June 30 release of Jackie Chan’s action-packed classic, “Magnificent Bodyguards,” in a Special Edition Blu-ray™ set featuring a Real-D 3D Blu-ray™ in addition to a Standard Blu-ray™ with Anaglyph 3D and 2D Options. This Special Edition release features a brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negatives.
“Magnificent Bodyguards” was revolutionary as legendary director Wei Lo (“The Big Boss,” “Fist of Fury”) introduced 3D filmmaking to Hong Kong for the first time. After launching Bruce Lee’s career, Wei Lo wanted his newest discovery, Jackie Chan, to break out of screen with his explosive martial arts moves.
Lady Nan (Wang Ping, “The Chinese Boxer”) must transport her sick brother through the treacherous “Stormy Hills” to the capital city to see the only doctor with a cure. Most of the dangers on the road come from bandits eager to attack travelers. Lord Ting Chung (Jackie Chan, “Project A”) offers to be her bodyguard for the journey to save her brother’s life. Chung knows this is not a one-man job and brings others onto the team, including a leather smith (Siu-Lung Leung, better known as Bruce Leung, “Kung Fu Hustle”) and the ruthless Tsang (James Tien, “Fist of Fury”). They encounter ruthless people ready to attack and stop the sickly brother from his medical appointment. Chung gets a sense that there is a bit of royal intrigue involving his ailing client.
Even though the film was shot in 3D, “Magnificent Bodyguards” has only been available in 2D on various video formats in North America until now. This Special Edition marks the highly anticipated global debut of the 3D Blu-ray™ release. Longtime fans can finally fully experience the action as it was meant to be. Jackie Chan, James Tien, and Siu-Lung Leung battle monks, bandits, and royal soldiers in 3D, so their blows and weapons are coming right at you. The Real-D 3D Blu-ray™ works on 3D Blu-ray™ players hooked up to 3D HDTVs. The Anaglyph 3D on the Blu-ray™ disc allows a viewer to wear the blue and red lens glasses and enjoy the 3D effect on a normal Blu-ray™ player and HDTV.
Available on 3D Blu-ray™ June 30th
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