Video Gems (distributor)
History[edit]
Video Gems was originally formed in 1979 by Joseph Infante to distribute feature films on videocassette. Its original intent was to distribute martial arts titles and X-rated programs. In 1982, the company began expanding into financing children's programming, due to concerns surrounding the violence in martial arts programs.
In 1986, it secured a distribution agreement with Front Row Video.
In 1987, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An attempt to integrate the library into Celebrity Home Entertainment's catalog was planned, but the deal never happened. In 1990, the company shifted hands into United American Video Corporation, but the company closed down as a whole in 1991.
Releases[edit]
1979[edit]
| Catalog number | Title | Genre | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break | Color | Released | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 | The Real Bruce Lee From Madison World Film Company |
Martial Arts Mayhem | South Korea/Hong Kong | 1977 | 108 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | November 15, 1979 | TBD |
1980[edit]
| Catalog number | Title | Genre | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break | Color | Released | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 | The Fist of Fury From Four Seas Films |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1979 | 91 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 |
|
| 1015 | The Last Challenge of the Dragon From Cineworld Pictures |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1976 | 90 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 | TBD |
| 1020 | The King Boxer From Four Seas Films |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong/Thailand | 1972 | 90 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 | TBD |
| 1025 | Bruce Li in New Guinea From Four Seas Films |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1978 | 98 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 | TBD |
| 1030 | The Young Tiger From Four Seas Films |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1973 | 102 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 | TBD |
| 1035 | Bruce Li the Invincible From Four Seas Films |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1978 | 93 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 |
|
| 1050 | Jaws of the Dragon From Jack H. Harris Enterprises |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Taiwan/South Korea | 1974 | 96 min | Standard version | R | TBD | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 |
|
| 1085 | Return of the Dragon From Bryanston Pictures |
Martial Arts Mayhem | Hong Kong | 1972 | 90 min | Standard version | R | Dyaliscope | 1 | N/A | Color | 1980 |
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| 2005 | Death Game: The Seducers From Levitt-Pickman |
Superior R | USA | 1977 | 91 min | Standard version | R | Superscope 235 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 2010 | Secrets From Satori |
Superior R | UK | 1971 | 92 min | Standard version | R | Super 16 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
1981[edit]
| Catalog number | Title | Genre | Country of origin | Original year | Length | Version | MPAA rating | Film format | Tape count | Tape break | Color | Released | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | The Bitch From Brent Walker Film Distributors |
Superior R | UK | 1979 | 94 min | Standard version | R | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 2035 | Sex with a Smile From Surrogate |
Superior R | Italy | 1976 | 100 min | Standard version | R | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 2040 | Julia From Cine Media International |
Superior R | West Germany | 1974 | 83 min | Standard version | R | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 3005 | The Second Coming of Suzanne From Barry Film Productions |
Superior R | USA | 1974 | 90 min | Standard version | R | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 5005 | Legacy of Blood From Heritage Enterprises |
Horror & Sci-Fi | USA | 1971 | 90 min | Uncut version | R | 16mm | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 5010 | Craze From Heritage Enterprises |
Horror & Sci-Fi | UK | 1974 | 94 min | Uncut version | R | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 5015 | The Severed Arm From Heritage Enterprises |
Horror & Sci-Fi | USA | 1973 | 89 min | Uncut version | R | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 5020 | The Slime People From Medallion TV Enterprises |
Horror & Sci-Fi | USA | 1963 | 76 min | Standard version | NR | Academy | 1 | N/A | Black and white | 1981 | TBD |
| 5025 | The House of Seven Corpses From the Peter Rodgers Organization |
Horror & Sci-Fi | USA | 1974 | 90 min | Standard version | PG | Matted 1.85 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |
| 5030 | Crucible of Terror From the Peter Rodgers Organization |
Horror & Sci-Fi | UK | 1971 | 95 min | Uncut version | NR | Matted 1.66 | 1 | N/A | Color | 1981 | TBD |