Red Peony Gambler Blu-ray 2-Disc Eureka UK 2 3 II III Valiant Sumiko Fuji

Description: Before Lady Snowblood and Kill Bill... there was Red Peony Gambler! Introducing Eureka's Limited Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray release for Valiant Red Peony, which includes 1968’s Red Peony Gambler and Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation, as well as Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game. Originally released between 1968 and 1972, the Red Peony Gambler series is a cornerstone of the ninkyo eiga genre and a clear influence on such cult favourites such as Lady Snowblood and Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the first three Red Peony Gambler films, starring Sumiko Fuji (13 Assassins) and directed by three titans of Japanese genre cinema in Kōsaku Yamashita, Norifumi Suzuki and Tai Katō. Set during the Meiji era, Red Peony Gambler stars Fuji as Ryuko Yano, the daughter of a gambler. When her father is murdered, Ryuko takes on a new name derived from the crimson flower tattooed on her shoulder – “Oryu, the Red Peony” – and sets out for revenge. Then, in Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation, Oryu falls in with a group of yakuza attempting to monopolise the silk trade. When machinations within the gang lead to a betrayal, the Red Peony takes action. Finally, in Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game, Oryu meets a pair of star-crossed lovers as she becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival yakuza clans. Fuji would go on to play the Red Peony five more times, cementing the character as the archetype for many of the vengeful women to follow in Japanese cinema and beyond. These early entries in the Red Peony Gambler series are presented here for the first time ever on Blu-ray from brand new restorations of the original film elements by Toei. 100% Brand New and Factory SealedPacked with extra CARE with USPS First Class serviceDiscount/combined shipping if multiple items are ordered =)Photos in gallery is a sample of our actual in-stock itemShips from Las Vegas, USAIMPORTANT NOTE: An all-region Blu-ray player is required to view this movie. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B discs. If you're looking for a reliable all-region player, please be sure to visit our store. Limited Edition Features: Limited edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) [2000 copies]A collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jennifer Coates (Making Icons: Repetition and the Female Image in Japanese Cinema, 1945–1964) and Joe Hickinbottom Features: 1080p HD presentation of all three films from restorations of the original film elements supplied by Toei OriginalJapanese audio tracks (uncompressed LPCM mono)Optional English SubtitlesBrand new audio commentary tracks on all three filmsTony Rayns on Red Peony Gambler – brand new interview with critic and Asian cinema expert Tony RaynsTrailers Technical Specs:Country: JapanLanguage: JapaneseYear: 1968-1969Runtime: 291Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1Subtitles: Optional English Subtitles2 DiscsLooking for more import movies? Visit our storefront! https://www.ebay.com/str/goodieemporium Return policy: If New/Factory Sealed items have been opened, returns will not be accepted.

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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

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