Toby Russell

Welcome to the world of the martial arts. A voyage for the times of the martial arts cinema, from the beginning in China in the 6th Century A.C. by a Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, until the actual time and the influence in the world, with interviews to actors and historians, and a review to the most important movies of all times and to the most famous action movies actors. A magnificent jewel of this genre what nobody wouldn't lose.

The sequel to "Top Fighter" focuses on the importance of women in martial arts movies, from starting as the "hero's girl" to becoming superstars by themselves. Featuring Angela Mao, Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock and more.

Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 is a Documentary on Hong Kong cinema.

When an American cop witnesses his mentor's murder in a trade deal gone wrong, he finds himself on the wrong side of the law in Thailand. But despite the bounty on his head and pressure to leave the country, he teams up with an ex-military mercenary out to settle a score of his own to bring the killers to justice. Their quest for vengeance brings them face-to-face with a band of notorious

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee exposes the truth behind Lee's death and the cover-up that ensued.

Policeman investigating a murder case becomes involved with a strange woman who may have had something to do with it.

An undercover Japanese cop tries to find some girls who have mysteriously disappeared in Hong Kong.

A documentary study of martial arts films and their leading protagonists. Included are profiles of such artists as Bruce Lee, Cynthia Rothrock, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme and John Woo favorite Chow Yun-Fat.

A crack CIA squad led by a female commander are sent into the Malaysian jungle to bring down a terrorist cell threatening the world's finance system.

A cut-and-paste movie combining footage from two 1990 HK gangster films with shot-on-video dialogue featuring Joe Lewis, "Chaplin Chang" and director Godfrey Ho in a rare acting role. There is no discernible plot.

The film was created by re-dubbing footage filmed for the 1986 Taiwanese kung fu film Ren zhe da (known in English as Ninja: The Final Duel). Ren zhe da producer Robert Tai had reportedly filmed 10 hours of footage for the film that was cut to 90 minutes for release. Much of the footage that was not included in the release of Ren zhe da is included in Shaolin Dolemite as well as original footage of Moore observing the story of the film and making obscenity-laced comments. Other new footage includes a segment portraying Moore's long time friend Jimmy Lynch as a Drunken Master named Sam the Spliff.

Hollywood martial arts star Jet Li is profiled in a series of interviews. In footage from 'The Jay Leno Show' and various Hong Kong television shows, Jet discusses his childhood, fame, fortune and film-making. Also included are clips from 'Lethal Weapon 4'.

Dr. Sun leads a movement to free China from its Japanese occupation. While on a tour of China he is constantly assaulted by assassins hired by the Manchu leaders. The Chun Do school of martial arts is tasked to safeguard Dr. Sun's passage. Meanwhile, Chen Zhen is challenged by a Russian fighter but not as a means to kill him, he wishes to learn the ways of Chinese kung fu.

It's the Wai Chai Gym versus the Hunter Gym. And the ring is a huge steel cage. No one gets out alive!

Their mission is to seek and destroy the most powerful drug syndicate in Asia.

The second movie Robert Tai made out of his original Ninja: The Final Duel footage. This one was used largely as the basis for Shaolin Dynamite.

Wily ace thief Trinity steals the dragon ball from Shaolin Temple. The dragon ball gets misplaced. Trinity joins forces with gruff, determined Interpol agent Bambino, formidable karate master Meng Ray, and feisty tour guide Wen Ling to retrieve the dragon ball before it falls into the hands of the wicked Paschy.

Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 2 is a Documentary on Hong Kong cinema.