Champions Yuen Biao Blu-ray 1983 Brandy Yuen Eureka Golden Harvest Dick Wei
Yuen Biao shines in this Golden Harvest classic from the director of In the Line of Duty III! Introducing Eureka's Limited Edition Blu-ray release for 1983's The Champions, an Golden Harvest action-comedy directed by Brandy Yuen (In the Line of Duty III) and starring Golden Harvest legend, Yuen Biao (Righting Wrongs). Sports, action and comedy collide in The Champions, the precursor to Shaolin Soccer from the first family of Hong Kong martial arts cinema: the inimitable Yuen Clan! Lee Tong (Yuen Biao, Dreadnaught) is a young farmer who has grown up in an isolated rural community. When an indiscretion lands him in hot water, he leaves his home in the countryside and heads for the big city – where he meets Suen (Cheung Kwok-keung, Eastern Condors), a street footballer who recognises Tong’s talent for the beautiful game and encourages him to try out for a pro team. But Tong’s first chance at footballing glory is scuppered by a rivalry with the narcissistic King (Dick Wei, Project A), who