Overview: The Himalayan is a breathtaking blend of revenge, mysticism, and martial arts mastery from director Huang Feng (The Angry River), starring the incomparable Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) - the First Lady of Kung Fu.

Set against the stunning mountain vistas of Nepal, this 1976 Shaw-era classic follows Tseng Ching Lam (Mao), a noblewoman betrayed and falsely accused of adultery by her devious brother-in-law. Fleeing into exile, she vows vengeance and begins her transformation by mastering the secret Tibetan fighting art of Mi - a discipline of spiritual strength and deadly precision.

Backed by the iconic fight choreography of Sammo Hung, The Himalayan delivers the bone-crunching action and emotional depth that define the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. Combining the beauty of its high-altitude landscapes with the intensity of Mao’s fierce screen presence, the film transcends the typical revenge saga to explore themes of honor, perseverance, and inner awakening.

This stunning Blu-ray release from 88 Films features a 2K restoration from the original negative, preserving the film’s rich color palette and kinetic fight sequences in pristine detail. Bonus materials include an O-ring slipcase with striking new artwork by Aurelio Lorenzo, the remastered original Mandarin monaural soundtrack, newly translated English subtitles, an optional English mono track, and an expert audio commentary by Asian cinema historian Frank Djeng. Also included are an image gallery and a reversible sleeve featuring the original Hong Kong poster artwork.

An unsung gem of the ’70s martial arts canon, The Himalayan stands tall as both a spiritual journey and an action-packed showcase for Angela Mao’s unparalleled screen power.

Blu-ray Verdict: The movie starts with helpful narrator spouting nonsense about a style of martial arts invented for the movie. Next are some nice views of areas in China inhabited by nomadic horsemen. I do not know if any of the costumes and customs are authentic but it all looks spectacular. Chan Sing and Ling Hon then discuss the plot.

Jackie Chan fans will first spot him standing there doing nothing at the wedding at about the 20:50 mark. He does nothing more in this movie. Patience, he will get his chance.

This movie is one of the first to feature the training sequence. That will be a standard scene in the years to come. This has the theme that all hard work can be martial arts training once you apply it correctly.

I rate all the fights in this movie above average. The final fight begins when Sammo Hung starts to beat up the old man. Angela returns at the perfect dramatic moment. Angela and Dorian then combine versus Chan Sing. The result makes this one of the best martial arts movies of 1976, in my oh-so humble opinion [J.O.]

Bonus Features:
O-ring slip case with new artwork by Aurelio Oorenzo
2K restoration from the original negative
Remastered original Mandarin monoaural soundtrack
Newly translated English subtitles
Optional English Mono Soundtrack
Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng
Image Gallery
Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork

Official Trailer

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