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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Meet your new favorite action hero. Throughout the 1980s, Black filmmaker and martial artist William Lee wrote, produced, directed, and starred in dozens of D.I.Y. action epics -- all shot on Super 8 in Ohio and New York City. From TREASURE OF THE NINJA (1987, Lee’s most ambitious and beloved movie) to THE NEW CHINESE CONNECTION (1980, an homage to Bruce Lee -- William Lee’s idol), these inclusive and explosive works serve as an inspiration to anyone with a dream, pulse, or appreciation for spinning kicks. AGFA + Bleeding Skull! are elated to bring the best-of-the-best in William Lee’s early filmography to a wider audience for the first time ever, complete with brand new transfers and a revelatory stack of previously unreleased films.
directed by: William Lee starring: William Lee, Constance Lester 1987 / 106 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
TREASURE OF THE NINJA: New transfer from the original 3/4” master tape
TREASURE OF THE NINJA: Commentary track with William Lee and Bleeding Skull’s Annie Choi and Joseph A. Ziemba
Bonus movie: DRAGON VS. NINJA (1984), previously unreleased and transferred in 2K from the original Super 8 elements
Short: THE NEW CHINESE CONNECTION (1980), previously unreleased and transferred in 2K from the original Super 8 elements
Shorts: the WILLIE JACK series, all previously unreleased and transferred in 2K from the original Super 8 elements
"This low budget ninja flick is incredibly charming, with some of the weirdest raw sound design you'll ever hear. Calling it "good" would obviously be a stretch, but it's heart really feels like its in the right place and that's what makes it so endearing."
— Alexandre R. (3/5)
Underrated DIY Gems
"For something that was made with no budget, I surprisingly got a kick out of it as a fan of the martial arts genre. Highly recommend this release!"
— Kevin S. (5/5)
Great release as always
"Treasure Of The Ninja may not always make sense but it is always fun. Lee and company went all out to get this thing made and their enthusiasm and determination are apparent in every frame of this picture. AGFA has done a nice job bringing this to Blu-ray with a host of extras, and while the transfers never hit the levels of visual perfection some might expect from Blu-ray, it's great to see this stuff preserved and released to an audience that will hopefully appreciate it as much as I did!"
— CHAN T. (5/5)
Fun!
"These films are such a vibe!"
— shane m. (5/5)
Fun and Creatuve
"Low budget, can-do, fun!"
— Bruce K. (4/5)
Out of sight
"I felt like the actor was very earnest in the martial arts was fun. Two thumbs up."
— chris b. (5/5)
Treasure of the Ninja
"A great AGFA release of a karate film that is just absolutely bonkers. If you enjoy movies that just have an insane plot and goofy action you’ll enjoy this flick. Highly recommend!"
— Matt R. (5/5)
Amusing ninja films
"Cool release, pretty nice package"
— Zachary S. (5/5)
A great release from AGFA
"William Lee was on to something here. Anyone who idolizes Bruce Lee like he does is good in my book"
— Tyler M. (5/5)
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