Having acquired the rights as part of its acquisition of the Golden Princess library, Shout Studios begins to bring the Hong Kong back catalogue of legendary filmmaker John Woo to 4K Ultra HD in November with the release of deluxe editions of Hard Boiled and the A Better Tomorrow Trilogy in November; check out the official artwork and details here…
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Chow Yun-fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; The Killer) and Tony Leung (In The Mood For Love; Ashes Of Time) make for an explosive pair in John Woo’s magnum opus, Hard Boiled. Woo’s signature style permeates every frame of this triumphant landmark in action cinema, resulting in one of the most thrilling action movies ever created – with a body count few films can match. This deluxe edition of Hard Boiled boasts a long-awaited 4K Ultra High-Definition presentation, a wealth of bonus features, and an exclusive 52-page booklet – offering fans of Hong Kong Action the definitive release of an undeniable classic.
DISC ONE (FEATURE FILM – 4K UHD):
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) - Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
- NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Frank Djeng
- Audio Commentary With Director John Woo, Producer Terence Chang, Filmmaker Roger Avary, And Critic Dave Kehr (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)
DISC TWO (FEATURE FILM – BLU-RAY):
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
- NEW Audio Commentary With Director John Woo And Film Journalist Drew Tayler
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian Frank Djeng
- Audio Commentary With Director John Woo, Producer Terence Chang, Filmmaker Roger Avary, And Critic Dave Kehr (Recorded By The Criterion Collection)
DISC THREE (BONUS DISC – BLU-RAY):
- NEW “Violent Night” – An Interview With Director John Woo
- NEW “Boiling Over” – An Interview With Actor Anthony Wong
- NEW “No Time For Failure” – An Interview With Producer Terence Chang
- NEW “Hard To Resist” – An Interview With Screenwriter Gordon Chan
- NEW “Boiled to Perfection” – An Interview With Screenwriter Chung Hang Ku
- NEW “Body Count Blues” – An Interview With Composer Michael Gibbs
- NEW “Hong Kong Confidential” – Inside Hard Boiled With Author Grady Hendrix
- NEW “Gun-Fu Fever” – An Interview With Author Leon Hunt
- NEW “Chewing The Fat” – An Interview Academic With Lin Feng
- Deleted And Extended Scenes
- Trailers
- Image Gallery
Brace yourself for the action-packed A Better Tomorrow Trilogy! This legendary and highly influential saga, whose impact shaped cinema both in Hong Kong and Hollywood, brought filmmakers John Woo and Tsui Hark to new heights of fame, and launched star Chow Yun-fat to superstardom. Featuring brand-new 4K scans and an arsenal of bonus features, all three A Better Tomorrow epics are presented like never before.
A BETTER TOMORROW
(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / Cantonese & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 95 min.)
John Woo’s groundbreaking A Better Tomorrow explores the razor’s edge that separates the opposite sides of the law with undeniable style and intensity.
A Triad member attempts to reform and make amends with his brother, a policeman. The gangster’s journey into the light, however, is hampered by his seemingly unbreakable ties to the gang he has left behind. Ti Lung (Drunken Master II), Leslie Cheung (The Bride With White Hair), and the immortal Chow Yun-fat star.
A BETTER TOMORROW II
(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / Cantonese & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 105 min.)
The A Better Tomorrow saga continues with this high-impact followup, which re-teams director John Woo with actors Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung, and Chow Yun-fat (the latter playing the twin brother of his character from the original film). The action stretches from Hong Kong to New York City in an adrenaline-fueled sequel many fans consider superior to its acclaimed predecessor.
A BETTER TOMORROW III: LOVE & DEATH IN SAIGON
(1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / Cantonese & English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono / 119 min.)
Tsui Hark (Once Upon A Time In China) stepped into the director’s role for this explosive third installment of the A Better Tomorrow series. A prequel to the first film, A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death In Saigon explores the story of Mark against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, revealing additional layers to the character that made Chow Yun-fat a superstar. Tony Leung (Prison On Fire, The Lover) and Anita Mui (The Heroic Trio, Drunken Master II) also star in the final chapter of this unforgettable trilogy.
DISC ONE (4K UHD – A BETTER TOMORROW):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – A BETTER TOMORROW):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
NEW “Better Than The Best” – An Interview With Director John Woo
NEW “Between Friends” – An Interview With Producer Terence Chang
NEW “When Tomorrow Comes” – An Interview With Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka
NEW “Thoughts On The Future” – An Interview With Filmmaker Gordon Chan
NEW “Better And Bombastic” – An Interview With Filmmaker Gareth Evans
Trailers
Image Gallery
DISC THREE (4K UHD – A BETTER TOMORROW II):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
DISC FOUR (BLU-RAY – A BETTER TOMORROW II):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic At easternKicks
NEW “A Tumultuous Tomorrow” – An Interview With Director John Woo
NEW “Better Than Ever” – An Interview With Film Historian Frank Djeng
Trailers
Image Gallery
DISC FIVE (4K UHD – A BETTER TOMORROW III):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Presented In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With Critic And Author David West
DISC SIX (BLU-RAY – A BETTER TOMORROW III):
- NEW 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
NEW Audio Commentary With Critic And Author David West
NEW “Third Time Lucky” – An Interview With Screenwriters Yiu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai
NEW “All Our Tomorrows” – An Interview With Hong Kong Filmmaker And Academic Gilbert Po
NEW “Nam Flashbacks” – An Interview With Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt
Theatrical Trailer
Image Gallery
DISC SEVEN (BLU-RAY – BONUS DISC):
Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes Of Never-Before-Seen Footage! (Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono)
A Better Tomorrow III – Taiwanese Cut (Audio: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono)
