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Original, fully-licensed VCD release of the 1976 Shaw Brothers crime / anthology film, THE CRIMINALS, which starred Si Wai, Shih Szu, Lo Lieh, Yueh Hua, Ku Feng, Wan Ling-Kwong and Terry Lau. The film was directed by Cheng Kang, Hua Shan and Ho Meng-Hua. This VCD is from the official Celestial / Singapore release of the film ... produced by VideoVan Entertainment. VCDs are Video Compact Disc -- an alternate video format to DVD -- which is widely used in a number of Asian countries. The discs used are produced on CDs, rather than DVDs, so far less information can be held on a single disc. This results in two main differences between VCDs and DVDs. First, VCDs are usually issued in two discs per film, rather than a single disc for a DVD. Second, since CDs hold less info than DVDs, the video quality for VCDs is lower than for DVDs. The typical VCD has video quality similar to a factory issued VHS tape, but below the clarity of DVDs. VCDs are usually region-free, and they can be played on most standard DVD players -- but not bluray players -- but you will have to check the compatibility for your player. This is NOT a bootleg or unlicensed copy. This item comes with both discs, plastic VCD jewel case, plus all box art/inserts. The film is in the Chinese language, with Chinese and English subtitles. This item comes from a smoke-free, climate controlled home. Overall Disc Condition: Solid VG+/EXCELLENT.... This item has been opened and viewed only a few times. The discs have only light signs of handling -- some very light surface marks/scratches -- but there are no serious issues. The movie plays fine, and it comes with original packaging / box art -- which is in nice condition. ................................... SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE HARD-TO-FIND SHAW BROTHERS / IVL DVDS. WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES. HOWEVER, PLEASE PAY FOR ALL PURCHASED ITEMS AT THE SAME TIME!