Good Guys Wear Black (1978)

Title: GOOD GUYS WEAR BLACK
Starring: Chuck Norris, Anne Archer, James Franciscus
Directed By: Ted Post
Release Year: 1978
VHS Release Year: 1985
Distributor: Vestron Video International
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 6002

Released in 1985 by Vestron Video. There is also a version released by Vestron in 1982.

There are no trailers/previews prior to the feature.

HBO Video re-released this film on VHS in 1992.

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992)

Bloodfist III: Forced To Fight (1992)

Grid Runners (AKA Virtual Combat) (1995)

Title: GRID RUNNERS (AKA VIRTUAL COMBAT)
Starring: Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Michael Dorn, Rip Taylor
Directed By: Andrew Stevens
Release Year: 1995
VHS Release Year: 1995
Distributor: CFP Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 11926

Released in Canada from CFP Video as Grid Runners.

The film is known as Virtual Combat in the USA and was released on VHS by Unapix Entertainment.

Dragon And The Cobra (AKA Fist Of Fear, Touch Of Death (1980)

Title: DRAGON AND THE COBRA (AKA FIST OF FEAR, TOUCH OF DEATH)
Starring: Bruce Lee, Fred Williamson, Ron Van Clief
Directed By: Matthew Mallinson
Release Year: 1980
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: HGV Video Productions/MNTEX Entertainment
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 5756

Released 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.

Return Of The Dragon (1973)

Title: RETURN OF THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
Directed By: Bruce Lee
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1997
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 6123

Released in 1997 by 20th Century Fox Video as part of the 20th Century Fox Selections line.

Game Of Death (1978)

Title: GAME OF DEATH
Starring: Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Collen Camp, Gig Young
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1978
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: CBS FOX Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 6124

Released in 1990 from CBS FOX Video.

Enter The Dragon (1973)

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.

Overkill (1995)

Released in 1996 by Vidmark Entertainment.

The cassette shell is molded in yellow plastic.

Michael Nouri sure did get a lot of work in the 90's.

Eliminator Woman (AKA Terminator Woman) (1993)

Title: ELIMINATOR WOMAN
Starring: Michael Qissi
Directed By:
Release Year:
VHS Release Year:
Distributor:
Box Type:
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Director and star, Michel Qissi will forever be known as the villainous Tong Po in Jean-Claude Van Damme's "Kickboxer" and the Van Damme-less sequel, "Kickboxer II".

This film is also known as "Terminator Woman".

Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite

Title: Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
Starring: Daniel Bernhardt, Pat Morita, Donald Gibb, James Hong, Ong Soo Han
Directed By: Alan Mehrez
Release Year: 1996
VHS Release Year: 1996
Distributor: CFP Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 12051

Canadian exclusive released in 1996 by CFP Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

The subtitle, "The Next Kumite" only appears on the box and is not part of the title when it appears in the actual movie.

The U.S. VHS from Dem Productions features the same cover art but the tagline is in the lower right hand corner and does not feature the credits on the bottom.

Even though once we get to the Kumite, and it becomes a re-hash of the original Bloodsport, this is surprisingly a pretty decent sequel with great fight choreography and an awesome villain. It lacks Van Damme, for sure, but It does have his looks like, sounds like, fights like clone, 'Daniel Bernhardt'. A guy that made a career on those attributes.

Bloodsport (1988)

Bloodsport
1988
Warner Home Video/Cannon
Starring Jean Claude Van Damme, Forest Whitaker, Donald Gibb, Bolo Yeung
Directed By Newt Arnold

Original 1988 Warner Home Video release.

The back box synopsis differs from the 1998 Re-release.

There are several world wide versions of this film available on VHS.

This version features a sticker label on the cassette.

There are no previews on this version.

1998 "Warner Bros. Hits" slipcase Re-release.

Unlike the 1988 release, this version does not have the Cannon logo on the spine.

This version is the 10th Anniversary edition but the box does not promote that aspect.

This version features an ink label on the cassette.

There are no previews on this version.

Shanghai Killers

Shanghai Killers (AKA Zhui ji and The Chase)
1971
VHS Release 1988
United American Video Corporation
Starring Paul Tien, Fang Hsin
Directed by Tian-lin Wang

Although this is clearly a cheap release of a 1970's martial arts public domain title, the cover while crudely drawn is pretty good. It's obvious they tried to give the guy a "Bruce Lee" look, who was always good for a quick sell. I Always loved the artwork on these public domain titles, they weren't the best, sometimes they looked like they were done by a 4 year old, but they certainly stand out compared to the later VHS/DVD public domain titles in the 90's and 2000's which just used a publicity shot of the featured actor, usually from a different movie, no less! At least these had originality.

This version is a 1988 United American Video Corporation release of a 1971 Hong Kong film, originally titled "Zhui ji", later renamed "The Chase" for the North American market in 1973.
The quality of this tape is what to be expected from companies such as this, there's no remastering here, lots of blur, distortion, dirt, grain, and tracking problems which are perfect for a 1970's martial arts film, it adds to it's appeal.

Last Updated: Feb. 5, 2014