Title:
DRAGON AND THE COBRA (AKA FIST OF FEAR, TOUCH OF DEATH)Starring:
Bruce Lee, Fred Williamson, Ron Van CliefDirected By:
Matthew MallinsonRelease Year:
1980VHS Release Year:
1990Distributor:
HGV Video Productions/MNTEX EntertainmentBox Type:
SlipcaseCatalog #:
5756Released in 1990 by HGV Video Productions and MNTEX Entertainment.The back of the box shows a manufactured date of 1990, however, the ink label shows a date of 1989.Like most HGV tapes, this is recorded in LP mode.The ink label reads, "Dragon And Cobra.Due to this being a public domain title, there are quite a few versions of this film on VHS from several different companies.Released on VHS in 1981 from Wizard Video as "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death.The CBS/FOX jingle used for their Video releases in the 80's and 90's plays over the first minute or so of the film!!Fred Williamson appears on the cover clean shaven, he appears in the film with chops and complete stach intact.
Title:
RETURN OF THE DRAGONStarring:
Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Bob WallDirected By:
Bruce LeeRelease Year:
1973VHS Release Year:
1997Distributor:
20th Century Fox VideoBox Type:
SlipcaseCatalog #:
6123Released in 1997 by 20th Century Fox Video as part of the 20th Century Fox Selections line.
Title:
GAME OF DEATHStarring:
Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Collen Camp, Gig Young Directed By:
Robert ClouseRelease Year:
1978VHS Release Year:
1990Distributor:
CBS FOX VideoBox Type:
SlipcaseCatalog #:
6124Released in 1990 from CBS FOX Video.
Title:
ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring:
Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By:
Robert Clouse
Release Year:
1973
VHS Release Year:
1986
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Box Type:
Slipcase
Catalog #:
1006
Released in 1986 by Warner Home Video.
There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.
This is the 99 minute U.S. theatrical version.
Pan & Scan.
Title:
ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring:
Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By:
Robert Clouse
Release Year:
1973
VHS Release Year:
1993
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Box Type:
Slipcase
Catalog #:
1006
Released in 1993 by Warner Home Video.
The version I have is still factory sealed so I can't comment on the contents of the cassette, so I'm not sure if there is any previews prior to the feature.
Like the 1986 release, this is the 99 minute U.S. theatrical version.
Although the box does not state it, this would be the 20th Anniversary edition.
Pan & Scan.
Title:
ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring:
Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By:
Robert Clouse
Release Year:
1973
VHS Release Year:
1998
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Box Type:
Hard plastic clamshell snapcase
Catalog #:
15921
25th Anniversary Widescreen Special Edition released in 1998 by Warner Home Video.
Released in a hard plastic clamshell snap case, which became popular in the late 90's when companies such as Warner Home Video, Universal & 20th Century Fox began releasing films in widescreen on VHS to counter the DVD explosion.
This version is also available in a box set with photos, a making of book, film reel, and the soundtrack
Special features include a 1973 Behind-The-Scenes documentary "Location: Hong Kong With Enter The Dragon", Original theatrical trailer, an exclusive documentary, "Bruce Lee: In His Own Words", and an introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell".
The running time of the film along with the special features is 135 mins.
Although the back box synopsis states that this version contains an additional 3 mins not included in the theatrical version, there is in fact 10 mins of added footage.
The running time of this special edition is 110 mins.
Title:
ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring:
Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By:
Robert Clouse
Release Year:
1973
VHS Release Year:
1998
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Box Type:
Hard plastic clamshell snapcase
Catalog #:
15920
25th Anniversary fullscreen Special Edition released in 1998 by Warner Home Video.
Released the same time as the 25th Anniversary widescreen VHS.
Released (like the 25th Anniversary widescreen VHS) in a hard plastic calmshell snap case.
The special features on this edition are the same as the widescreen VHS, the only difference is that this version is in fullscreen (Pan & Scan). Special features include a 1973 Behind-The-Scenes documentary "Location: Hong Kong With Enter The Dragon", Original theatrical trailer, an exclusive documentary, "Bruce Lee: In His Own Words", and an introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell".
The running time of the film along with the special features is 135 mins.
Although the back box synopsis states that this version contains an additional 3 mins not included in the theatrical version, there is in fact 10 mins of added footage.
The running time of this special edition is 110 mins.
