{"product_id":"wicked-priest-collection-blu-ray-arrow-2-ballad-of-murder-3-a-killers-pilgrimage-4-killer-priest-comes-5-blood-on-the-commandments","title":"Wicked Priest Collection Blu-ray Arrow 2 Ballad of Murder 3 A Killer's Pilgrimage 4 Killer Priest Comes 5 Blood on the Commandments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-sale item scheduled for release on September 13, 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSince this is a pre-order, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eit must be checked out on its own and cannot be combined with other orders\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOrders will ship on or around the release date, pending receipt of the product from our distributor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer to pay upon arrival? Just drop us an email and we’ll be happy to add you to the list so your copy is secured. 😊\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe star of \u003cem\u003eLone Wolf and Cub \u003c\/em\u003eshines brighter!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Arrow Video's Limited Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray (Region B) release for the \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, which includes \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWicked Priest, Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder, Wicked Priest 3: A Killer's Pilgrimage, Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest 5: Blood on the Commandments\u003c\/em\u003e – all produced by in the years 1968 through 1971. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost famous for his role as the stoic Ogami Itto in the legendary\u003cem\u003e Lone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/em\u003e series, Tomisaburo Wakayama shows a different side in the ebullient martial arts comedy series \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest\u003c\/em\u003e, where a devout man of the cloth doesn't let a little thing like his vows keep him away from women, booze and brawls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakayama plays Shinkai, a Buddhist monk with a penchant for drinking and gambling, setting sinners straight with judo throws rather than sermons. In the first film, he's placed on probation for fighting off a gang of thugs, but when he hears of rogue priests in his order consorting with yakuza, he returns to punch them towards enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first sequel sees Shinkai run afoul of local mobsters who then hire his nemesis, the Zatoichi-inspired fighting monk Ryotatsu (Bunta Sugawara, Battles Without Honor and Humanity), hellbent on revenge against Shinkai for blinding him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the third film, Shinkai joins the fight to defend a coastal village against pirate revolutionaries, whilst still finding the time for bawdy misadventures and fighting off the tenacious Ryotatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinkai returns to his snowy hometown for his mother's memorial in the fourth film and is shocked to discover his childhood friend has become a ruthless yakuza, and must encourage the local community to fight back against his gang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, Shinkai must face off against the vengeful Ryotatsu one last time in the series' thrilling concluding installment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakayama shines as the rascally Shinkai whose roguish ways attract the ire of his superiors before they're won over by his righteousness and affinity for roundhouse-kicking ruffians. A thrilling blend of raunchy humor and explosive karate fights, the \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest \u003c\/em\u003eseries is the nirvana of Japanese 60s action comedy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: An all-region Blu-ray player is required to view this movie. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B discs. If you're looking for a reliable all-region player, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goodieemporium.com\/collections\/all-region-hardware\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ewe've got you covered\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new restorations of all five films in the series: \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest, Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder, Wicked Priest 3: A Killer's Pilgrimage, Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest 5: Blood on the Commandments\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors' booklet featuring new writing on the films by Camille Zaurin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all five films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal lossless Japanese mono audio on all five films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional English subtitles on all five films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eComposing the Gospel, \u003c\/em\u003ea brand new video essay on Wicked Priest composer and electronic music pioneer Isao Tomita by music supervisor and Japanese cinema expert James Balmont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTaisho Troubles,\u003c\/em\u003e a brand new video essay on \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest's\u003c\/em\u003e depictions of historical Japan by Japanese cinema expert Jonathan Clements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOffscreen Battles, \u003c\/em\u003ea brand interview with Asian cinema expert James Mudge on the tumultuous landscape of 1960s Japanese cinema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMartial Arts and Super Mario Brothers,\u003c\/em\u003e a brand new interview with Japanese cinema experts Patrick Macias and Matt Alt on \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest \u003c\/em\u003estar and Japanese screen icon Tomisaburo Wakayama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePriest or Monk,\u003c\/em\u003e a brand new primer on Buddhism and pop culture as depicted in the \u003cem\u003eWicked Priest\u003c\/em\u003e films by Patrick Macias and Matt Alt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal theatrical trailers for all five films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction Year: 1968-1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion Code: B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning Time: 90\/88\/92\/94\/89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtitles: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect Ratio: 2.35:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47294834475179,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2768\/6315\/files\/Wicked-Priest---September.jpg?v=1782503871","url":"https:\/\/goodieemporium.com\/products\/wicked-priest-collection-blu-ray-arrow-2-ballad-of-murder-3-a-killers-pilgrimage-4-killer-priest-comes-5-blood-on-the-commandments","provider":"Goodie Emporium ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}