Brought to popularity by the 1970s television show Monkey, the story of the Monkey King and his pilgrimage to India is a well-known tale. The show was based on the classic Chinese story Journey to the West, written in 1590s during the Ming Dynasty. It is a fable that has been retold in books, opera, theatre, fi lm and television.
This two-disc set showcases the famous Shaw Brothers Studio's take on the classic tale of The Monkey King , featuring the four fi lm versions made by the studio in the 1960s - The Monkey Goes West ; Princess Iron Fan; The Cave of Silken Web and The Land of Many Perfumes.
The Monkey Goes WestA monk undertakes a journey to India in search of the Buddhist scriptures, encountering the Monkey King, Pigsy and a damsel in distress, among many other fun and fascinating adventures.
Princess Iron FanThis time the monk, Monkey, Sandy and Pigsy are confronted by Princess Iron Fan, Madam White Bone and White Bone's tempting sister for a supreme Tang Dynasty adventure.
The Cave of Silken WebSex and spectacle are combined as our heroes find themselves trapped in the lair of the seductive Seven Spiders, bent on achieving immortality by eating the monk's flesh.
The Land of Many PerfumesContinuing on their quest our group of heroes find themselves in a strange realm where women can only give birth to women, unless they are truly loved by a man.