The Super Inframan 中國超人 (1975) (Blu Ray) (Remastered Edition) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version)
| Product Title: | The Super Inframan (1975) (Blu-ray) (Hong Kong Version) |
|---|---|
| Artist Name(s): | Danny Lee (Actor) | Lau Wei Yu (Actor) | Wong Hap (Actor) | Yuan Man Ji (Actor) |
| Director: | Hua Shan |
| Blu-ray Region Code: | All Region |
| Release Date: | 2017-07-14 |
| Language: | Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Subtitles: | English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Bahasa (Malaysia), Bahasa (Indonesia) |
| Country of Origin: | Hong Kong |
| Picture Format: | [HD] High Definition |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35 : 1 |
| Disc Format(s): | Blu-ray |
| Screen Resolution: | 1080p (1920 x 1080 progressive scan) |
| Rating: | I |
| Publisher: | Intercontinental Video (HK) |
| Package Weight: | 100 (g) |
The Super Inframan (Chinese: 中國超人, translated literally as Chinese Superman) is a 1975 Hong Kong science fiction action film produced by Shaw Brothers Studio in 1975. Inspired by the huge success of the Japanese tokusatsu franchises such as Ultraman and Kamen Rider in Hong Kong, this film features the same type of "henshin"/transformation, monster/robot action and costumed derring-do, coupled with Chinese kung fu action.
This film also has some historical importance:
The first superhero film in Hong Kong
The first film promotion in Hong Kong using a hot air balloon
The first Shaw Brothers production using a storyboard
The film was directed by Hua Shan, written by science fiction writer Ni Kuang, produced by Runme Shaw and the cinematography was by Tadashi Nishimoto. There was also assistance from Japan, also; Music from Ultra Seven (1967) and Mirrorman (1971) (both composed by Toru Fuyuki) is used in this film. And the Inframan/Science Headquarters/monster costumes were provided by Ekisu Productions, which had done costumes for many Toei Superhero shows of the same period. The film also starred Danny Lee as the superhero himself, and Bruceploitation star Bruce Le in a supporting role (He still got to display some of his martial art skills in many scenes of the film).
