Two crippled brothers, one indestructible force. Revenge against all odds.
Film Synopsis
The Crippled Masters (1979) centers on two kung fu fighters brutally maimed after falling out of favor with the leader of a criminal organization, leaving one without arms and the other with crippled legs. As both men adapt to their physical limitations through specialized martial arts training and begin targeting the organization’s enforcers, their shared pursuit of revenge escalates toward a final confrontation with their former master. This Hong Kong martial arts action film examines resilience and physical adaptation within a violent underworld, as rival loyalties collapse, with revenge, bodily transformation, and unconventional combat.
The Crippled Masters Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Severin BD-ALL/US 2025 | Film Masters BD-ALL/US 2024 | Diabolique DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng | |||
| Audio Commentary by Justin DeCloux and Will Sloan (The Important Cinema Club) | |||
| Kings of Kung Fu: Releasing the Legends - With Chris Poggiali | |||
| Audio Essay by Lovely Jon | |||
| Unleashing the Legends: The Godfathers of Kung Fu Distribution - Interview with Chris Poggiali | |||
| Kung Fu Film Trailer Compilation from Something Weird | |||
| Restoration Comparison | |||
| Stills Gallery | |||
| Biographies | |||
| Facts and Trivia | |||
| Film Notes | |||
| Re-Cut Trailer | |||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||
| US Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Film Masters’ “Special Edition” Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Philip Elliott Hopkins.
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