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A standout Hong Kong crime thriller. A standout Hong Kong crime thriller released amidst the wave of heroic bloodshed films that followed in the wake of John Woo's A Better Tomorrow and Ringo Lam's City on Fire, Flaming Brothers features Alan Tang and Chow Yun-fat (who was quickly rising to superstardom in the late 1980s) as triad brothers determined to protect their criminal operation - and each other - no matter what the cost. Both orphaned at a young age, Cheung Ho-tin (Chow) and Chan Wai-lun (Tang) grew up together on the streets, forming a strong bond in their childhood that remains unbroken as they become triad brothers in adulthood. Having recently opened a nightclub together, they begin to feel that they have finally made it. That is, at least, until they become embroiled in a conflict with the ruthless gangster Ko Lo-sei (Patrick Tse) and his right-hand man (Norman Chui), who threaten to take away everything that Tin and Lun have worked for. In equal parts an action-packed thrill-ride and a rumination on the bonds of male friendship, Flaming Brothers boasts a screenplay written by Wong Kar-wai, the celebrated auteur who would go on to write and direct Chungking Express and In the Mood for Love. Eureka Classics is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the first time in the US from a 2K restoration. Bonus Materials Limited to 2,000 copies Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Time Tomorrow Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on Flaming Brothers by Hong Kong cinema expert Camille Zaurin Flaming Brothers presented in 1080p HD from a new 2K restoration Original Cantonese audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release New audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Archival interview with director Joe Cheung Original theatrical trailer * All extras subject to change Cast & Crew Actors: CHOW YUN-FAT ALAN TANG Patricia Ha Philip Chan Eddy Ko Patrick Tse Norman Chiu Director: JOE CHEUNG Producer: Wong Kar-Wai Producer: Jeffrey Lau Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Flaming Brothers [Limited Edition]