Sleepy Eyes of Death: The Chinese Jade - Full Color Widescreen Collector's Edition (1963 / 1997) AnimEigo / Samurai Cinema LaserDisc - EX
Sleepy Eyes of Death: The Chinese Jade - Full Color Widescreen Collector's Edition (1963 / 1997) AnimEigo / Samurai Cinema LaserDisc - EX
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Classic Japanese chanbara samurai swordplay film directed by Tokuzo Tanaka, screenplay by Seiji Hoshikawa based on the novel by Kousuke Gomi, starring Raizo Ichikawa alongside Tamao Nakamura and Jo Kenzaburo.
Presents the 82-minute feature film in Extended Play (CLV) format across two sides. Mastered from original studio masters in its original 2.0:1 theatrical aspect ratio, featuring Japanese audio with English subtitles digitally typeset in yellow with dark outlines for optimum readability, digital mono sound, CX noise reduction, enclosed liner notes insert, and complete scene chapter stops.
Distributed on LaserDisc by AnimEigo, Inc. under the Samurai Cinema label (Catalog # AD097-010 / ISBN 1-56567-234-8 / UPC 737187002359).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage sleeve condition. Front Cover: High-gloss artwork featuring Raizo Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro wielding a katana over purple-tinted forest combat photography, green banner reading "Sleepy Eyes of Death / The Chinese Jade", top collector's edition banner, and bottom Samurai Cinema logo. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring 2 photo stills, story overview, production notes on D2 digital master transfer and subtitling process, full crew/cast billing block, technical specification badges, and AnimEigo contact details.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with crisp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Disc EX: Single disc with clean optical playing surfaces and original AnimEigo center labels. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) - Action / Martial Arts / Chanbara / Samurai / Nemuri Kyoshiro / Japanese Cinema / Collector's Edition / Widescreen |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 1 Disc / 2 Sides |
| Catalog # | AD097-010 |
| UPC | 737187002359 |
| ISBN | 1-56567-234-8 |
| Distributor | AnimEigo, Inc. / Samurai Cinema |
| Release Year | 1997 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1963 Daiei Co., Ltd.) |
| Director & Writers | Directed by Tokuzo Tanaka / Screenplay by Seiji Hoshikawa / Based on the novel by Kousuke Gomi |
| Starring | Raizo Ichikawa, Tamao Nakamura, Jo Kenzaburo |
| Running Time | Approx. 82 Minutes / Color / Unrated (Contains Violence) / Foreign Film (Japanese with English Subtitles) |
| Audio Format | Digital Sound Mono / CX Encoded Analog / NTSC / Japanese Audio with English Subtitles |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Widescreen Aspect Ratio (2.0:1) |
| Video Certification | Unrated / Not Rated |
| Special Features | Original 2.0:1 widescreen transfer, enclosed liner notes insert with complete translation notes and character documentation, D2 digital transfer, custom anti-aliased yellow subtitles, and chapter stops |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Disc Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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