Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) - Dark Force Entertainment (Blu-ray)

Theatrical Release Date: Hong Kong, 1978
Director: Hsu Ta-Chuan
Cast: Michael Chan Wai-Man, Charles Heung Wah-Keung, Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San, Na Na, Chao Lei, Cheng Kei-Ying, Wu Chia-Hsiang

Release Date: July 14th, 2026
Approximate Running Time: 99 minutes 12 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Widescreen / 1080 Progressive / MPEG-4 AVCC
Rating: NR
Sound: DTS-HD Mono Mandarin
Subtitles: English
Region Coding: Region Free
Retail Price: $24.95

"A down-on-his-luck young man takes a job as a delivery runner for a powerful criminal syndicate, believing he's simply transporting routine packages. He soon discovers he's being used as an unwitting courier in a dangerous drug trafficking operation. When a shipment is compromised, rival gangs move in and the syndicate turns on its own to cover their tracks. Caught in a deadly web of betrayal, corruption, and escalating violence, the young courier is forced to rely on his instincts and martial arts skills to survive and fight his way free from the underworld that has trapped him." — synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 3.5/5

Here’s the information provided about this release's transfer, "Brand new HD master from the original uncut Hong Kong 35mm negative!"

Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) comes on a 25 GB single layer Blu-ray.

Disc Size: 21.3 GB

Feature: 21.1 GB

The source exhibits nicks, scratches, and other minor debris. Colors and flesh tones look correct, image clarity is strong, black levels fare well, and there are no issues with compression or digital noise reduction.

Audio: 3/5

This release comes with one audio option, a DTS-HD mono mix in Mandarin with removable English subtitles. Range-wise, this track is serviceable, dialogue comes through clearly, and everything sounds balanced. That said, there are a few audio dropouts, one that lasts for almost 10 seconds.

Extras:

There is no extra content.

Summary:

A man, struggling with his circumstances, accepts a position as the intermediary between the triads and the yakuza, who are engaged in a 5 million dollar heroin transaction.

By the latter half of the 1970s, there were so many kung fu films being made by independent film companies, many of whom had only made one or two before going away. Not only were these films cheaply made when compared to the Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest, but their overall quality was mostly miss instead of hit. Despite their average quality, these low-budget kung fu movies shared a common trait: they were highly entertaining.

Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) jumps right into the action with a car chase between a suspected drug smuggler and the police. From there, the action is non-stop with only minimal exposition to move things forward. While there is an abundance of fight sequences, the choreography is fairly standard, nothing flashy, with the most memorable moment action-wise being saved for the finale.

The most recognizable cast member is Michael Chan Wai-Man in the role of Kung Chun San Lang, a man hired to facilitate a drug deal between the triads and the Yakuza. He’s known for roles in films like Chinese Hercules, All Men Are Brothers, Broken Oath, Deadly Breaking Sword, and Five Elements Ninja. When it comes to the performances, they all service the story that unfolds well.

While Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) is an action/crime film, it also serves up a healthy dose of exploitation elements, notably an ample amount of nudity from its female cast. Running parallel with the drug deal is a police investigation where the police always manage to be one step behind the criminals. There is not much information out there about Deadly Kung Fu Factor (aka The Delivery). That said, while no composer is listed, I am going to guess that its progressive rock-infused score is unauthorized. Ultimately, despite its shortcomings, Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) is a film that works better than it should.

Deadly Kung-Fu Factor (aka The Delivery) gets a serviceable audio/video presentation from Dark Force Entertainment.

Written by Michael Den Boer