CRIPPLED MASTERS (1979)

TWO CRIPPLED BROTHERS, ONE INDESTRUCTABLE FORCE!

"The Crippled Masters" has become a cult classic, grindhouse era, martial arts film released in 1979 under the original title of, "Tiān cán dì quē." It would later be released in the United States in 1982. Directed by Joe Law, the film tells the story of two martial artists (one without arms and the other without legs) who overcome physical disabilities to become skilled fighters. The two masters then seek revenge on their old master who disabled both of the men. The two protagonists in this film are played by Jackie Conn and Frankie Shum, two genuinely handicapped martial artists. This restoration debuted on Turner Classic Movies for their "Disability in the Movies" programming in July of 2023. This print was sourced from the collection of author and film curator, Jack Stevenson in Copenhagen, Denmark, where is what scanned into 2K before extensive restoration was done.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM A RARE 35MM PRINT
• NEW documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
• NEW Audio commentary track by The Important Cinema Club
• NEWLY RECUT Original trailer using restored film elements
• Liner notes by Lawrence Carter-Long