
Martial Arts · Curated by VCI · 88Films
THE INVINCIBLE EIGHT
SKU · US88FB067
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Description
The Invincible Eight unites some of Hong Kong cinema's most legendary names in a sweeping tale of vengeance, loyalty, and fate. Directed by Lo Wei--who would later guide Bruce Lee to global stardom in The Big Boss and Fist of Fury--this 1971 Golden Harvest production marked the studio's bold entrance into the martial arts arena, setting the tone for a new era of kung fu filmmaking.
The story follows eight warriors, each driven by the same burning purpose: to avenge the brutal murders of their fathers at the hands of a ruthless general. Among them are two of the era's most iconic stars--Nora Miao (The Way of the Dragon) and Angela Mao (Enter the Dragon)--whose fierce determination and commanding presence anchor the film's emotional and physical battles alike. Backed by an ensemble that includes Sammo Hung, James Tien, and Lydia Shum, The Invincible Eight balances breathtaking action choreography with heartfelt human drama.
Sammo Hung, serving both in front of and behind the camera, orchestrates some of the most kinetic swordplay and hand-to-hand sequences of the early Golden Harvest period. The result is a film that fuses the stylized elegance of wuxia storytelling with the raw intensity that would soon define 1970s Hong Kong action cinema. From the intricate duels to the blood-soaked finale, Lo Wei's direction ensures that every clash carries both physical and emotional weight.
This stunning Blu-ray edition from 88 Films restores The Invincible Eight in 2K from the original negative and includes a newly remastered Mandarin monaural soundtrack, newly translated English subtitles, and an optional English track. Supplementary materials include an O-ring slipcase featuring new artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo, an expert audio commentary by Asian cinema authorities Frank Djeng and Michael Worth, an image gallery, and a reversible sleeve with the original Hong Kong poster artwork. As Jeff Bona of City on Fire raves, 'The Invincible Eight is very entertaining... its bloody, explosive climax rivals the ultra-violence of a Chang Cheh flick,' while Girls With Guns calls it 'clearly one-up on The Magnificent Seven.'
Cast & Crew
Cast
Nora Miao
Tang Ching
Angela Mao
Paul Chang Chung
James Tien
Li Kun
Lydia Shum
Pai Ying
Patrick Tse
Han Ying-Chieh
Sammo Hung
Lam Ching-Ying
Bruce Leung Siu-Lung
Billy Chan
Wilson Tong
Director
Lo Wei
Producer
Raymond Chow
Additional Crew
Cinematographer: Lam Kwok-Cheung
Writer: David Lo Tai-Wai, Lo Wei, Ni Kuang
Music: Wang Fu-Ling
Bonus Features
O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY AURELIO LORENZO
2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
REMASTERED ORIGINAL MANDARIN MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Original Trailer
Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Experts Frank Djeng & Michael Worth
Image Gallery
Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork
Original Trailer
Details
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Audio Format: LPCM 2.0 Mono
Runtime: 99 mins
Language: Mandarin
Caption Language: English
Color/BW: Color
Rating: Not Rated
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
Original Release Date: 1971
- FormatBlu-ray
- SKUUS88FB067
- UPC760137206781
- Release DateMay 12, 2026
- CategoriesMartial Arts, Curated by VCI, 88Films
- RegionRegion 0 / All
- PublisherVCI Entertainment
