Sister Street Fighter Collection

As a lover of classic martial arts films, I was thrilled to get my hands on the "Sister Street Fighter Collection" on Blu-ray. This set contains four films featuring the iconic female fighter, Li Koryu, played by the incomparable Etsuko Shihomi. And let me tell you, these films do not disappoint. First off, the transfer on this Blu-ray set is fantastic. The picture quality is crisp and clear, with vibrant colors that really pop off the screen. And the sound design is equally impressive, with every punch and kick landing with satisfying impact. But the real stars of this collection are the films themselves. Each one is a masterclass in martial arts cinema, with exciting fight choreography and intense action sequences that will have you on the edge of your seat. And Etsuko Shihomi's performance as Li Koryu is simply unforgettable - she's a true force to be reckoned with, and her fight scenes are some of the most impressive I've ever seen. And while the action is certainly a highlight of these films, there's more to them than just thrilling fight scenes. The stories themselves are engaging and well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. And the supporting cast is just as impressive as Shihomi, with standout performances from the likes of Sonny Chiba and Yasuaki Kurata. Of course, no martial arts film collection would be complete without some special features, and this set doesn't disappoint. The behind-the-scenes featurettes and interviews with the cast and crew provide fascinating insights into the making of these films, and the included booklet is a must-read for any fan of the genre. Overall, if you're a fan of martial arts films, the "Sister Street Fighter Collection" on Blu-ray is an absolute must-have. With its incredible action, engaging stories, and memorable performances, this set is a true gem of the genre. So don't hesitate - add it to your collection today and get ready to kick some serious butt.

This is the best version of these films with restored picture and original Japanese soundtracks with English subtitles. There are also some interviews, trailers and galleries. Disc 1 contains the first film (both the Japanese and US versions) and all of the bonus features. Disc 2 contains the other 3 films. The case features a reversible sleeve and comes in a slip cover. The first prints also include a 43-page booklet. Full specifications: Blu-ray A America - Arrow Films Sister Street Fighter Collection Extras: DISC ONE Sister Street Fighter (1974) *The Film - Japanese Theatrical Cut (85:53) *The Film - U.S. R-Rated Version (81:13 including 30-second text introduction)* Interviews: "Sonny Chiba: A Life in Action, Vol. 3" interview with the actor (10:10) "Kazuhiko Yamaguchi: Kick-Ass Sisters" interview with the director (10:06) "Masahiro Kakefuda: Subversibe Action" interview with the screenwriter (10:51) Isolated Score Highlights (11:42) Theatrical Trailer (2:47) Still & Poster Gallery (22:41) U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:35) German Opening Titles (2:11) German Theatrical Trailer (2:35) DISC TWO Sister Street Fighter: Hanging By A Thread (1974; 85:24) Isolated Score Highlights (19:26) Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Return Of The Sister Street Fighter (1975; 76:56) Isolated Score Highlights (10:15) Theatrical Trailer (2:57) Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976; 76:49) Theatrical Trailer (2:57) Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p 24fps AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese Version: Japanese LPCM 1.0, English LPCM 1.0 U.S. Version: English LPCM 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region A/B-coded. *The U.S. R-rated Version is a composite of HD and SD sources. Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Kungfubob O’Brien, and the first pressing only includes an illustrated booklet featuring writing on the series by Patrick Macias and a new essay on the U.S. release of Toei’s karate films by Chris Poggiali

Item arrive in good condition my only problem is instead of the original SISTER STREET FIGHTER movie dubbed in english. I wish the other 2 movies were also in english I remember seeing one of the other 2 films in english. I also enjoyed the interview with Sonny Chiba about actor ETSUKO (SUE) SHIHOMI & The Street Fighter movies

Sister Street Fighter is a terrific series of films that was released several years back uncut on DVD. The series stars Sonny Chiba's protege Etsuko Shiomi as Kuryo, known in the titles as Sister Street Fighter. You may have seen her in Golgo 13 or some of Chiba's other films. If you haven't viewed this series of movies, you're in for a treat. They spotlight a superb early female hero adept in martial arts that will wow the hell out of you. If you have seen the films, the Blu-Rays are cut above the DVDs and well worth the upgrade.

All good! Thanks!

Great addition to the Arrow collection! Plus, we get the FULL version here in the US!!

Been waiting for years for the Street Fighter series to get a proper blu ray release. Giving it an advanced 5 stars to counteract the negative review left by the Brit who, not surprisingly, loves censorship.

Sister Street Fighter Collection [Blu-ray] PROS: 4-movies (one on first disc, 3 on second disc). Etsuko Shihomi plays the main female heroin in all 4 features. The 4th movie is not related to the first, but has a very similar character and story line. The sharpness and color of the movies are DVD+ (not quite blu-ray quality), but still nice. Etsuko's martial arts and acting improve with each movie. Of the four, the 4th movie is the best. These are classic exploitation movies of their time and definitely have that look and feel. The writing, directing, acting and martial arts choreography is average with a few moments of excellence. These could have been very entertaining movies if not for the exploitation parts of the film. Etsuko is the only consistent shining star in these 4 movies. CONS: There is gore for the sake of gore... not a whole lot, but some instances disturbing especially involving women. There are several nude scenes involving women in the first 3 movies. Each nude scene involves either abuse, rape, torture and/or the murder of the woman. Very disturbing to watch. This is why the 4th movie is the best of the four. Although there is a little bit of gore in the 4th movie, I don't recall any horrific nude scenes. The low rating I gave is for the first 3 movies and what I had to endure until the 4th movie. Even though I enjoyed the 4th movie... there are some things you just can't unsee. I don't think I can watch the first 3 movies ever again.

Definitely worth a look if you enjoy old school Grindhouse action movies from Japan.

「女必殺拳」シリーズ4作品全部入りBlu-ray、画質・音質、とても良いです。 さらに、予告編だけでなく、千葉真一や監督・脚本家のインタビュー（それぞれ10分ほど）、 本編映像に合わせたサントラ曲が聴ける（11分ほど）、と映像特典も至れり尽くせり。 リージョンフリーなので国内プレイヤーで再生できますし、 英語字幕のON/OFF可能、英語吹替も楽しめます。 リバーシブルジャケットになっており、 裏面は志穂美さんの場面写真なのでビジュアル的に最高です！ こんな内容で3,000円台という、驚きの価格。 70年代東映ファンなら持っておいて損はないです。 また、気軽に買えるので、観たことない人に普及するのもいいかもしれません。

During one of the more recent Arrow Video sales, I caught a trailer for the Sister Street Fighter collection. I didn't know what the heck it was but after that two minutes of being entertained, I decided to pick up this double disc collection for a tenner. The Sister Street Fighter collection comes in the usual plastic case. The first film from 1974 is on the first disc and the sequels Sister Street Fighter: Hanging By a Thread (1974) and The Return of the Sister Street Fighter (1975) as well as the unofficial sequel Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976) are on the second disc. The artwork is pretty cool and like most Arrow Video releases, it's interchangeable with a cool inner sleeve. The films are presented as new 1080p prints. The extras features things like optional and newly translated English subtitles for all four films, as well as dubbing tracks, video interviews, isolated scores, theatrical trailers and so on. It's a pretty good looking bundle of goodies. Without looking them up and knowing very little about them before watching, it is very clear that these are exploitation films made to capitalise on the popularity of Bruce Lee and his series of films before his unfortunate death. Each film follows the same basic plot. Some bad guys are doing bad guy things, they capture a relative of Etsuko Shihomi and she goes out of her way to stop the bad guys and rescue her relative. It's for sure very basic but it seems to be intended that way as a suitable excuse for this beautiful but deadly lady to beat the snot out of every bad guy available. Whilst these films look and probably were done cheap, they are really good fun. They know what they want to be and do that very well. It's a little repetitive in places but the short run times make up for that. The action scenes are all quite fast paced and usually feature a lot of blood. There's a lot of odd posturing, swinging arms around and making Bruce Lee noises before each fight, which is quite amusing to watch. The more serious fights are pretty well choreographed and there's some great stunts through out the films. Etsuko Shihomi is quite the lady. She shows off some impressive skill and does a wonderful job of beating everything up. I certainly wouldn't have messed with here. The quality of the bluray is pretty decent and very consistent throughout. Being an exploitation film, it isn't exactly going to be top quality in terms of image and sound but it is good enough not to warrant any major complaints. The image is clear enough, it has lots of grain but doesn't look bad at any point. It looks like the average restoration of any old Japanese film that I've seen. I can only imagine what the previous dvd copies looked like, if there were any. The mono audio is a bit coarse but that's not unusual for films of this type. As someone who watches a lot of Asian cinema, I'm quite use to it by now but it might grate on others and it's perfectly understandable. I would put out a word of warning about these films in terms of gore and nudity. The trailer makes the films look considerably tamer than they are. But there is a lot of ladies with their bits out and about, lots of blood, dismemberment and cursing. It doesn't bother me personally but it might take some people by surprise and is always worth putting out a warning for those that appreciate such things. As a collection, I really enjoyed the Sister Street Fighter collection. It won't top any polls of greatest martial arts films but it doesn't stop them being highly energetic easy to watch movies, perfect for fans of such films.

Was very impressed with the picture quality of the films and a welcome addition to my martial arts movie collection.

画像が良い！ 悦ちゃん最高でした