A Queens Ransom (Aka International Assassin) [E Tan Qun Ying Hui] (Eureka Classics) (Blu-ray) (UK Import)

Directed by Ting Shan-Hsi

Starring: Jimmy Wang Yu, Angela Mao, George Lazenby, Judith Brown, Tien Ni, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Bolo Yeung, Chang Pei-Shan, Chan Lung, Charles Heung
Contributors: Chen Ching-Chu, Chou Shao-Lung, Ting Shan-Hsi
Studio: Eureka Classics
Genre: World Cinema
Main Language: Mandarin
Subtitles: English
Dubbing Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 27 May 2024
Originally Issued: 1976
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 96 minutes

Description

George Lazenby, Angela Mao and Jimmy Wang Yu star in this action thriller written and directed by Ting Shan-Hsi. With Queen Elizabeth II due to arrive in Hong Kong for a state visit, an international gang of assassins led by Irish terrorist Morgan (Lazenby) plot her death. However, when one of the team visits an escort who learns of the threat and reports it to the police, they spring into action.

Meanwhile, a large group of refugees is seeking sanctuary in the city and as the police, the assassins, the refugees and the Queen are drawn together, the full extent of everyone's motivations becomes clear. The cast also includes Bolo Yeung, Ko Chun-Hsiung and Charles Heung.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Commentary: Hong Kong theatrical version: Frank Djeng (East Asian film expert); Export version: Mike Leeder and Arne Venema (action cinema experts)
• Other Documentary: 'Fighting George'