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The Sword and the Claw

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This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed slipcover is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

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!

They took his money, family, and hands—but they can’t take his revenge. Exploding from the same hallucinogenic netherworld as TURKISH STAR WARS, THE SWORD AND THE CLAW is a Turkish action-fantasy spectacle that stars genre legend Cüneyt Arkin in his most iconic role. Distributed in North America by exploitation maestro William Mishkin, this movie contains more lo-fi bloodshed, pop-art visuals, and bizarro dubbing than the boundaries of reality can handle.

directed by: Natuk Baytan
starring: Cüneyt Arkin
1975 / 88 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

Region Free Blu-ray
Preserved from the only known 35mm theatrical print in existence
Action trailer reel from the AGFA vaults
Bonus movie: THE BRAWL BUSTERS (1978, 83 mins), a Korean martial arts extravaganza that screened with THE SWORD AND THE CLAW during its original U.S. theatrical run
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6125 / 5 from 80 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Sword and the Claw, a limited edition Turkish action-fantasy film, offers excellent packaging and presentation, a fun viewing experience, and notable features. AGFA's release is highly recommended, though opinions on the movie itself vary.

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AGFA Release (16%): Many customers stated that AGFA does it again with this AGFA Does It Again! (dvds)
Packaging and Presentation (14%): Customers loved the excellent packaging and presentation of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Release Experience (19%): Many customers remarked that the release was great, highly recommended, and a fun one to watch.
Product Features (16%): A significant number of customers pointed out the excellent features of the product. (100% agreement)

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Review highlights

"fantastic packaging and features and slipcover and fun movie." — Sean G.
"The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture!" — Paul K.
"The story is better than you'd imagine, the transfer AGFA does is wonderful, great colors and very clear." — Nicholas T.

Reviews

Insane Turkish martial arts film

"Insane Turkish martial arts film where a fighter seeks revenge using metal clawed gloves. Ridiculous, violent and lots of blood! You also get a trailer reel for extras and a bonus film, The Brawl Busters!"

— Kyle C. (4/5)

Ridiculous and Fun Kung Fu

"This film is a lot of fun. It has such crazy, over the top fight scenes. The plot is a lot better than what I was expecting too. AGFA does such a great job at finding, restoring, and presenting this whacky, fun kung fu films. The bonus movie is even more insane and I might have liked it better."

— Brian R. (5/5)

Turkish but not turkey!

"Very funny movie. Some of the fight scenes are absolutely insane. I love it when the guys get splattered against the castle wall like flies!"

— massimiliano m. (4/5)

Turkish kung fu action trash - a must for fans of cult movies

"The Sword and the Claw is wonderfully wild Turkish exploitation cinema, packed with endless brawls, exaggerated performances and a hero raised by lions who later receives deadly metal claws. It is crude, chaotic and frequently ridiculous—but also extremely entertaining. The transfer comes from the only surviving 35mm theatrical print, so scratches, damage and unstable moments remain. Nevertheless, the colors and detail are surprisingly respectable, and the imperfect presentation only adds to the authentic grindhouse atmosphere. The included martial-arts feature The Brawl Busters and the trailer collection make the package even more enjoyable. Another impressive rescue of genuinely obscure cult cinema by AGFA and Vinegar Syndrome."

— Mirko H. (4/5)

Classic cheese

"Absolute classic. Released in Australia as Lionman on Prestige Video. So very please to upgrade to disc."

— Billy-Jack D. (5/5)

Another AGFA gem

"The sub-label strikes again with another ridiculously fun release."

— Joshua S. (5/5)

Two awesomely bad movies in one. You'll love it!!

"This is the type of bad movie I dearly love, for real. And we don't just one movie right here, we have two. The Sword and the Claw is the highlight, but the korean martial arts flick, The Brawl Busters, is also awesome as hell. Get this one!!"

— GILBERTO C. (5/5)

Lots Of Fun!

"While perusing my favorite website, I noticed this really awesome slipcover, which drew me in, as is often the case with the slipcover kings, VS!"

— Paul K. (5/5)

Totally bonkers, but entertainingly so,

"Totally bonkers, but entertainingly so, Ideal for the osmanic cinephile."

— Markus T. (3/5)

Sword and claw type ish

"Fantastic flick, as ive been digging deeper into turkish cinema this scratches an itch, seeing the lead across other movies gives me such a scale. The plot is so so, the action is good good. Love the bonus movie too!"

— David C. (5/5)