About this release
BE CAREFUL: no-one’s safe as long as the evil kung-fu masters of the Qi Sha clan terrorise the land. Can they be stopped? The authorities have placed a spy in their ranks, but the clan – and their mysterious, unknown leader – won’t go down without a fight. Or several... Barely pausing to catch its breath between brawls, To Kill A Mastermind was produced by Hong Kong’s legendary Shaw Brothers studio and features the astounding acrobatics and mind-blowing martial arts skills that make their films so special. Long unavailable, and famously difficult to see, 88 Films are proud to present this essential rediscovery in a beautiful new Blu-ray edition. LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: SLIPCASE WITH BRAND-NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE 4 X COLLECTABLE ART CARDS SPECIAL FEATURES: HD Transfer From the Original Negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation 2.0 Mandarin Mono with English Subtitles Stills Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: AB Audio: Mono Picture: 1080p HD 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio Runtime: 99 mins approx Language: Mandarin Subtitles: English Theatrical Release: 1979
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To Kill a Mastermind (1979)
95 min
ActionCrime
The Chi Sha Clan is a vast network of deadly criminals proficient in martial arts. Growing in number at an alarming rate, the Imperial Court orders Yang Chen-yu and his followers to eliminate them. However, doing this proves difficult as no one knows the identity of the mastermind behind the Chi Sha, not even its own members. Spies infiltrate the organization in an effort to destroy from within. But then, no one knows who the spies are and after a few ambushes and security breaches, clan deputies begin suspecting one another of being traitors. With the Chi Sha dwindling in numbers, it's only a matter of time before the mastermind must reveal himself.
Credits
Director
Sun Chung
Writer
Ni Kuang
Cast
Johnny Wang Lung-Weias Qisha Clan Leader
Teng Wei-Haoas 8th Chief Fan Tao
Sek Gongas 3rd Chief Liang Ying
Yuen Wahas 2nd Chief Xi Zhao
Yuen Bunas 4th Chief Ho Ming-Tian
Luo Shengas 7th Chief Lu Yi-Fei
Luo Junas 6th Chief Liang Jie
Mang Ding-Gohas 5th Chief Xuan Jia-Bao
Lau Wai-Lingas Steward Yin
Ku Fengas Mr. Zhou Dong-Lu
Cinematographer
Cho On-Sun
Lam Nai-Choi
Composer
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Editor
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Shao Feng Yu
Producer
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
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Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026