Arrow Films avenges THE 8 DIAGRAM POLE FIGHTER (review)

When General Yang and five of his sons are betrayed by traitorous General Pan Me and slaughtered, one of his surviving sons goes mad and the other seeks refuge at a Buddhist temple while the Dowager Yang and her daughters plot to avenge their father and brothers.  Starring Gordon Liu and Alexander Fu Sheng (who died during production).

REVIEW LINK: Arrow Video USA/MVD Visual (DVDCompare)

THE 8 DIAGRAM POLE FIGHTER Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 Widescreen
• Cantonese, Mandarin, and English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono
• Optional English and English SDH Subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Jonathan Clements, author of "A Brief History of China"
• "Tony Rayns on <i>The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter</i>" film critic appreciation
• "The 8 Diagram Tragedy" 2004 interview with actor Gordon Liu
• "Martial Mom" 2004 interview with actress Lily Li
• "The Shadow Heroine" 2004 interview with actress Yeung Ching-ching
• "A Tribute to Fu Sheng" 1984 short film
• Alternate "The Invincible Pole Fighters" Opening Credits
• Theatrical Trailer
• Digital Release Trailer
• Image Gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Aspinall.
• FIRST PRESSING ONLY: an illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Terrence J. Brady. 
• Also available as an Arrow Video Store Exclusive with a limited edition slipcover.