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Release: May 7, 2024

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In 1959, Yasujiro Ozu remade his 1934 silent classic A Story of Floating Weeds in color with celebrated cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa. Setting his later version in a seaside location, Ozu otherwise preserves the details of his elegantly simple plot wherein an aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and their son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all. Together, the films offer a unique glimpse into the evolution of one of cinema’s greatest directors. A Story of Floating Weeds finds Ozu in the midst of developing his mode of expression; Floating Weeds reveals his distinct style at its pinnacle. In each, the director captures the joy and sadness of everyday life. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES 4K digital master of Floating Weeds, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack High-definition digital master of A Story of Floating Weeds, featuring a score by composer Donald Sosin, presented in 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio Audio commentary for A Story of Floating Weeds by Japanese-film historian Donald Richie and for Floating Weeds by film critic Roger Ebert Trailer New English subtitle translation for A Story of Floating Weeds and English subtitle translation by Richie for Floating Weeds PLUS: An essay by Richie A STORY OF FLOATING WEEDS Rich in backstage atmosphere and class-conscious insight, A Story of Floating Weeds was one of Yasujiro Ozu’s final silent films, and it displays his complete mastery of the form. With a vivid sense of character and the world of rural Japan, he sketches a poignant tale of family secrets, jealousy, and creative community, buoyed by grace notes of humanist observation and by luminous black-and-white cinematography that shows his spare yet lyrical visuals at their most soulful. FLOATING WEEDS One of six sublime color masterworks that Yasujiro Ozu produced late in his career, the director’s second filming of his own 1934 silent triumph A Story of Floating Weeds represents the mature flowering of his style. Harnessing the full expressive potential of color, sound, music, and his exquisite compositional sense, he brings new depths of bittersweet feeling—tinged with an aging artist’s melancholic nostalgia—as well as a new air of expansiveness, to a story with enduring resonance.

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Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: November 18, 2025

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The beloved Hong Kong action trilogy helmed by legends John Woo and Tsui Hark!​ ​ A Better Tomorrow A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.​ ​ A Better Tomorrow II A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.​ A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon A man travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin but find complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Bonus Content: Disc 1 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 2 - A Better Tomorrow: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Better Than the Best: Interview With Director John Woo Between Friends: Interview with Producer Terence Chang When Tomorrow Comes: Interview with Screenwriter Chan Hing-ka Thoughts on the Future: Interview with Filmmaker Gordon Chan Better and Bombastic: Interview with Filmmaker Gareth Evans Trailers Image Gallery Disc 3 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks Disc 4 - A Better Tomorrow II: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks A Tumultuous Tomorrow: Interview with Director John Woo Better Than Ever: Interview with Film Historian Frank Djeng Trailers Image Gallery Disc 5 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Presented In Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Disc 6 - A Better Tomorrow III: 4K Scan From the Original Camera Negative Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Critic and Author David West Third Time Lucky: Interview with Screenwriters iu-Ming Leung and Foo Ho Tai All Our Tomorrows: Interview with Hong Kong Filmmaker and Academic Gilbert Po Nam Flashbacks: Interview with Vietnam War Researcher Dr. Aurélie Basha i Novosejt Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Disc 7: Long-Lost A Better Tomorrow II Workprint Featuring Over 30 Minutes of Never-Before-Seen Footage! A Better Tomorrow III: Taiwanese Cut

Release: August 25, 2020

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Japanese maverick director Yasuzo Masumura (Blind Beast) helms a bitingly satirical espionage thriller set in the heart of the Japanese auto industry in his 1962 landmark Black Test Car, which launched a series of similarly themed “Black” films. In a bitter, take-no-prisoners corporate war between the Tiger Motorcar Company and their competitors, the Yamato Company, undercover spies have infiltrated both sides. As Tiger prepares to launch its newest “Pioneer” car and a prototype bursts into flames, Toru (Hideo Takamatsu, The Last Emperor) heads a secretive task force to root out Yamato’s spy, and find out what they can about the competitor's familiar-looking new model. Making its worldwide Blu-ray debut, Black Test Car is paired here with the English-language video premiere of its follow-up The Black Report, also directed by Masumura. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation of Black Test Car and The Black Report Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio on both films Optional newly translated English subtitles on both films Newly recorded critical appreciation by Jonathan Rosenbaum Theatrical trailers for both films Image galleries for both films Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet with new writing on the films by Mark Downing Roberts

Release: March 31, 2026

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Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from the moment he was introduced by the Shaw Brothers studio in 1967. Composed in a whirlwind of immersive close-ups and fractured editing, The Blade follows the young sword-maker Ding On (Vincent Zhao), who, after losing an arm in an ambush, transforms himself into a furious avenger. With its intentionally disorienting stylization and starkly brutal tone, The Blade was a rare commercial disappointment for Tsui Hark, but it has since been reclaimed as one of the director’s most radical visions—a tour de force of action expressionism, and a scathing reappraisal of the wuxia genre’s code of masculinity, that achieves a feverish intensity. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New audio commentary featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng Action et vérité (2006), a documentary featuring director Tsui Hark, coscreenwriter Koan Hui, and actor Xiong Xin-xin New video essay by filmmakers Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting) New York Asian Film Festival Q&A with Tsui from 2011 Alternate English-dubbed track International-version opening and end credits Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by author Lisa Morton Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Release: March 31, 2026

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Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from the moment he was introduced by the Shaw Brothers studio in 1967. Composed in a whirlwind of immersive close-ups and fractured editing, The Blade follows the young sword-maker Ding On (Vincent Zhao), who, after losing an arm in an ambush, transforms himself into a furious avenger. With its intentionally disorienting stylization and starkly brutal tone, The Blade was a rare commercial disappointment for Tsui Hark, but it has since been reclaimed as one of the director’s most radical visions—a tour de force of action expressionism, and a scathing reappraisal of the wuxia genre’s code of masculinity, that achieves a feverish intensity. 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features New audio commentary featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng Action et vérité (2006), a documentary featuring director Tsui Hark, coscreenwriter Koan Hui, and actor Xiong Xin-xin New video essay by filmmakers Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting) New York Asian Film Festival Q&A with Tsui from 2011 Alternate English-dubbed track International-version opening and end credits Trailer New English subtitle translation PLUS: An essay by author Lisa Morton Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD] The Blade (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Release: November 26, 2024

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. After a defiled corpse is discovered in an abandoned building, Inspector Zhang recognizes the scene as being similar to other mutilated bodies that have been turning up in the area. Realizing that there is a deranged serial killer at large, Zhang's investigation soon leads him to a local brothel run by the headstrong Madame Lan, which appears to be the killer’s hunting ground. While public suspicion soon falls on a recently released-from-prison necrophile, Zhang is unconvinced, believing that the killer and their motive are hiding in plain sight. Directed by horror maestro Chih-Hung Kwei (Hex, The Boxer's Omen), CORPSE MANIA masterfully fuses Shaw Brothers’ well-regarded dramatic period pieces with the structure and style of the Italian giallo, offering foggy streets, gelled lighting, and grisly murders perpetrated by a black-clad killer. Moving from twist to twist and sure to leave viewers squirming in horror all the way to the end, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this essential Hong Kong horror on UHD, newly restored in 4k from its original camera negative, packed with extras, and featuring all the maggot-covered corpses one could ask for. Bonus Features: 1. 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray 2. 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range 3. Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative 4. Commentary with Ming Beaver Kwei, son of director Chih-Hung Kwei and filmmaker Alan Chu 5. Commentary with film historian Samm Deighan 6. "Statistics with the Producer" - an interview with producer Lawrence Wong 7. Video interview with Lee San Yip, cinematographer on Corpse Mania 8. Video interview with Ming Beaver Kwei, son of director Chih-Hung Kwei 9. "Chih-Hung Kwei: Shaw Brothers’ Master of Horror" - a video essay by film historian and author Grady Hendrix 10. Reversible sleeve artwork 11. Newly translated English subtitles Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Corpse Mania [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Set]

Release: March 31, 2022

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On the eve of Empress Wu's coronation, a detective is called in to solve a series of spontaneous combustions that threaten the throne and the future of the empire.

Release: November 13, 2018

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Product Description A bold and exciting new entry into the smash hit wuxia fantasy franchise from master action director Tsui Hark, DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS sees the detective embroiled in his most difficult case yet. Accused of wrongdoing by Empress Wu, Detective Dee must defend himself against this formidable foe, all while investigating a crime wave that has engulfed the city, marked by strange and seemingly supernatural occurrences. Language: Mandarin (original) Subtitles: English BONUS FEATURES: Trailers Review this entry is handedly the best of the series --Blood Brothers Film ostentatiously swirling mayhem --LA Times blown the roof out to deliver some of the strangest and most delightfully batshit insane material that this series may ever see. --Blood Brothers Film See more

Release: June 23, 2026

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Don't Play with Fire, directed by Tsui Hark (Swordsman) is one of the most controversial and violent crime films of the 1980s Hong Kong New Wave. After a fatal hit-and-run, three high school friends flee the crime scene. They are witnessed by Pearl, a sadistic young girl, who pursues the group and blackmails them into more crimes, with increasingly disastrous consequences. Don't Play with Fire (aka Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind), directed by Tsui Hark (A Better Tomorrow), is one of the most controversial and violent crime films from the Hong Kong New Wave of the 1980s. Cult Epics presents a 2-disc limited edition of 3000 copies featuring three versions of the film including a new 2K transfer and extensive bonus features. Bonus Materials Disc 1 Uncensored International version 2K Transfer & Restoration Audio Commentary by Frankie Balboa and Brandon Streussnig Interview with actor Paul Che Interview with actor Albert Au Interview with screenwriter Szeto Cheuk On Interview with assistant director O Sing Pui Trailers Disc 2 Banned Chinese version (2K/SD) English dubbed version (SD) Original Theatrical Trailer Bonus Extras New and Improved English subtitles Reversible sleeve w/original Poster art New Slipcase art design by Tony Stella Cast & Crew Actors: Paul Che Albert Au Director: Tsui Hark Top About this item Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews Don't Play with Fire (2 Disc Collector's Limited Edition) Don't Play with Fire (2 Disc Collector's Limited Edition)

Release: June 4, 2019

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They Don't Play By The Rules "A slam-banger...one of Van Damme's best!" - Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman team up as a world-class counter-terrorist and his flamboyant but deadly weapons dealer in this explosive action/adventure thriller. "A stylish action show...high-style, high-energy, high-speed." - Michael Willmington, Chicago Tribune Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact) Dennis Rodman (Simon Sez) Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark) Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler)

Release: October 17, 2023

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From legendary director Hideaki Anno, Evangelion:3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, bringing an epic conclusion to the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva pilots, with the stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling that has made Evangelion a global pop culture phenomenon. Misato and her anti-NERV group Wille arrive at Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (Provisional Name) wander about Japan. Bonus Content: Evangelion:3.0(-46h) Evangelion:3.0(-120min.) Rebuild of Evangelion:3.0+1.11 [Current Evangelion] Message For Kinro Message for ANN Stage Greetings Promotional Reels Trailers TV Spots

Release: October 17, 2023

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From legendary director Hideaki Anno, Evangelion:3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, bringing an epic conclusion to the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva pilots, with the stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling that has made Evangelion a global pop culture phenomenon. Misato and her anti-NERV group Wille arrive at Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (Provisional Name) wander about Japan. Bonus Content: Evangelion:3.0(-46h) Evangelion:3.0(-120min.) Rebuild of Evangelion:3.0+1.11 [Current Evangelion] Message For Kinro Message for ANN Stage Greetings Promotional Reels Trailers TV Spots

Release: October 17, 2023

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From legendary director Hideaki Anno, Evangelion:3.0+1.11 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, bringing an epic conclusion to the story of Shinji and his fellow Eva pilots, with the stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling that has made Evangelion a global pop culture phenomenon. Misato and her anti-NERV group Wille arrive at Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV Evas appear, Mari's improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (Provisional Name) wander about Japan. Bonus Content: Evangelion:3.0(-46h) Evangelion:3.0(-120min.) Rebuild of Evangelion:3.0+1.11 [Current Evangelion] Message For Kinro Message for ANN Stage Greetings Promotional Reels Trailers TV Spots

Release: February 29, 2016

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After the 'Third Impact', Shinji awakens to an existence he does not recognise. Earth lies in ruins. Those he once fought valiantly to protect have cruelly turned against him. With Rei Ayanami nowhere to be seen, could his efforts to save her have been in vain - and what friendships can he now rely on? Trapped in a harrowing cycle of death and rebirth, Shinji continues to courageously battle the Angels - even as the world spirals toward a tragic end. Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo, is the third feature-length film in creator Hideaki Anno's rebuild of the ground-breaking 1995-1996 anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Following on from the cataclysmic finale of Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance, the third film takes the Evangelion storyline in a startling new direction. With its heady mix of cutting-edge animation spectacular giant robot action, heightened emotion and deep philosophy, Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo is an absolute must see experience!

Release: October 31, 2022

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After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOPGUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face to face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman "Goose". Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.

Release: May 26, 2026

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The Hero Gang, a nasty group of thugs, are terrorizing Hong Kong with their killer robots. But when one of the robots gets damaged during a mission to kill an outcast, an inventor on the police force takes her and changes her programming. The new code, plus a few injuries to her logic center, transforms the automaton into a robot with a real personality. Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Historians Frank Djeng and Erik Ko From Brainwaves to Mainframes: Interview with writer Yuen Kai-Chi English Language Credits Image Gallery Theatrical Trailer

Release: May 26, 2026

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The Hero Gang, a nasty group of thugs, are terrorizing Hong Kong with their killer robots. But when one of the robots gets damaged during a mission to kill an outcast, an inventor on the police force takes her and changes her programming. The new code, plus a few injuries to her logic center, transforms the automaton into a robot with a real personality. Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Historians Frank Djeng and Erik Ko From Brainwaves to Mainframes: Interview with writer Yuen Kai-Chi English Language Credits Image Gallery Theatrical Trailer

Release: May 5, 2017

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(2D + 3D Hong Kong version, both versions on 1 disc) Languages: Cantonese 粵語, Mandarin 國語 / Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文字幕 / Synopsis: This is a sequel to the story of “Journey to the West - Conquering the Demons”. After killing Miss Duan in the last story, Monkey King is now tamed by Tang Sanzang and has become one of his disciples. Tang continues his journey to the West with Monkey King, Sandy and Pigsy. They encounter and flight with many demons during their treacherous journey. These demon battles enable them to grow and learn how to become a better person. 作為《西遊降魔篇》的後繼故事，唐三藏在上集感化了殺死段小姐的齊天大聖，並收其為徒後，帶著孫悟空、豬八戒及沙僧，一行四人踏上西天取經之旅，路途凶險，除魔伏妖，師徒四人也在取經的過程中有各自的成長與改變。

Release: June 6, 2017

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The Monkey King is back in this sequel to the 2013 Stephen Chow film JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS. Now tamed by Tang Sanzang, Monkey King has become one of Tang's disciples. Tang, Monkey King, Sandy and Pigsy band together to fight demons as they continue their journey west.

Release: February 17, 2026

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A fashion designer (Jean-Claude Van Damme) must join forces with a C.I.A. agent to combat terrorism. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in an explosive thriller set in Hong Kong's shady manufacturing scene during the 1997 handover to China! When a shipment of jeans to the U.S. proves counterfeit, Marcus Ray, the "King of The Knock-Offs" (Van Damme) finds himself at the center of a Russian Mafia plot to hold the United States security for ransom. Thousands of tiny micro-bombs, disguised within other manufactured goods, are scheduled for departure from Hong Kong to America. When Ray's company's jeans are found to be the housing for the explosives, he's the one man the CIA can count on to prevent certain disaster! In a territory where loyalty can change hands overnight, Marcus Ray's survival will depend on him knowing the fakes from the real thing. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 2.35:1 aspect ratio Audio: DTS 5.1 Surround & LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio Optional English Subtitles Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51) NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24) Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49) Archival 'Making Of: Knock Off' featurette (SD, 23.15) Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY) Cast & Crew Actors: Carman Lee as Detective Ling Ho Jean-Claude Van Damme as Marcus Ray Lela Rochon as Karen Lee Paul Sorvino as Harry Johanson Rob Schneider as Tommy Hendricks Director: Tsui Hark Producer: Nansun Shi

Release: February 17, 2026

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A fashion designer (Jean-Claude Van Damme) must join forces with a C.I.A. agent to combat terrorism. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in an explosive thriller set in Hong Kong's shady manufacturing scene during the 1997 handover to China! When a shipment of jeans to the U.S. proves counterfeit, Marcus Ray, the "King of The Knock-Offs" (Van Damme) finds himself at the center of a Russian Mafia plot to hold the United States security for ransom. Thousands of tiny micro-bombs, disguised within other manufactured goods, are scheduled for departure from Hong Kong to America. When Ray's company's jeans are found to be the housing for the explosives, he's the one man the CIA can count on to prevent certain disaster! In a territory where loyalty can change hands overnight, Marcus Ray's survival will depend on him knowing the fakes from the real thing. Bonus Materials HD Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of the film presented in its original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio in HDR Audio: English DTS 5.1 Surround LPCM 2.0 Stereo Audio Optional English Subtitles Archival Audio Commentary by Action Cinema Experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster NEW! Interview with Steven E. de Souza (HD, 40:51) [on Blu-ray disc] NEW! Interview with Moshe Diamant (HD, 18;24) [on Blu-ray disc] Archival 2020 interview with writer Steven E. de Souza (HD, 9:49) [on Blu-ray disc] Archival 'Making Of: Knock Off' - featurette (SD, 23.15) [on Blu-ray disc] Original Theatrical Trailer [on Blu-ray disc] Reversible Cover Art Collectible Knock Off “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster Limited Edition Slipcover (*FIRST PRESSING ONLY)

Release: January 1, 2013

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Synopsis: Police of Hong Kong have deviced a new day of fighting the crimes committed by the Canton authories to send three detectives into Hong Kong disguised as illegal immigrants. Their aim -- to infiltrate the biggest immigrant crime ring. The three get along better and better with police informer Da Da. They crack a few cases but their tendency to be violent makes Superintendent Cheng very uneasy. While the trio are looking for the core of the crime ring. The ring gets Da Da who is brutally murdered. One of the three is conned by a cabaret girl and he has his gory vengeance at Kai Tak airport. By accident, the ring approaches the trio to rob a bank. The police are tipped off...

Release: June 18, 2021

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(Region A Blu-ray) Languages: Cantonese 粵語, Mandarin 國語 / Subtitles: English, Traditional Chinese 繁體中文字幕, Simplified Chinese 簡體中文字幕 / Synopsis: Ex-soldier Kong (Andy Lau) involves in a criminal case and sentenced to death in Mainland China. During the day of execution, he escapes and leaves for Hong Kong. On his way to Hong Kong, he meets Sam (Max Mok) and Mun (Elizabeth Lee). Kong and Mun fall in love at the first sight. As an ex-soldier, Kong is famous for his physical strength. As a reason, a gang of criminals catches Mun as hostage and forces Kong to help them in robbery. Meanwhile, Police Yeung (Elvis Tsui) from China is tracing Kong all the way to Hong Kong... 退伍軍人李長江（劉德華 飾）被兩名搶劫的同胞連累入獄，受盡員警毛向陽（徐錦江 飾）毒打後被判處死刑，臨刑一刻，長江用父親給他的鋸片僥倖逃脫。長江找到人蛇集團偷渡到香港，路上結識了雞心（莫少聰 飾）、常滿（李美鳳 飾），阿滿的善良深深打動了長江。因香港的親戚拒絕接收長江，他只能在工地為人蛇集團頭目良哥工作還債，期間長江聽說阿滿被賣為妓女，日夜思索搭救方法。長江孤身力拼賣淫集團不敵，只得在良哥介紹下，幫助湖南幫老大沙皮卓打劫金行，藉此借助幫派力量搭救阿滿。同在沙皮卓手下出力的雞心，在打劫金行時險些被擒，長江搭救他以後，兩人結為莫逆之交。長江幫沙皮卓打劫後，對方並未履行承諾，反而用阿滿逼迫長江繼續犯案，同時毛向陽為了抓捕長江專程赴港…… Top About this item From the Brand Reviews Long Arm of the Law III (Region A Blu-ray) (English subtitled) 省港旗兵3 / 省港旗兵第三集

Release: August 18, 2020

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The Terror: Infamy, chronicles a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese American community.

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

$6.99

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: November 16, 2021

$6.99

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One of the pinnacles of Hong Kong cinema’s 1990s golden age, the Once Upon a Time in China series set a new standard for martial-arts spectacle and launched action star Jet Li to international fame. It brings to vivid life the colorful world of China in the late nineteenth century, an era of immense cultural and technological change, as Western imperialism clashed with tradition and public order was upended by the threats of foreign espionage and rising nationalism. Against this turbulent backdrop, one man—the real-life martial-arts master, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung—emerges as a noble protector of Chinese values as the country hurtles toward modernity. Conceived by Hong Kong New Wave leader Tsui Hark, this epic cycle is not only a dazzling showcase for some of the most astonishing action set pieces ever committed to film but also a rousing celebration of Chinese identity, history, and culture. SIX-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR’S SET FEATURES 4K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II and III, and new 2K digital restorations of Once Upon a Time in China IV and V, all presented with their original Cantonese theatrical-release sound mixes in uncompressed monaural or stereo Alternate stereo Cantonese soundtracks for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II, featuring the original theatrical sound effects, and monaural Cantonese soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in China III Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997) in a 2K digital transfer, featuring 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and monaural Cantonese soundtracks, along with a stereo Mandarin track with the voice of actor Jet Li New interviews with director Tsui Hark, Film Workshop cofounder Nansun Shi, editor Marco Mak, and critic Tony Rayns Excerpts from audio interviews with Li conducted in 2004 and ’05 Deleted scenes from Once Upon a Time in China III Documentary from 2004 about the real-life martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung From Spikes to Spindles, a 1976 documentary about New York City’s Chinatown featuring uncredited work by Tsui Excerpts from a 2019 master class given by martial-arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping Archival interviews featuring Tsui and actors John Wakefield, Donnie Yen, and Yen Shi-kwan Behind-the-scenes footage for Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China and America Making-of program from 1997 on Once Upon a Time in China and America Trailers New English subtitle translations PLUS: An essay on the films by critic Maggie Lee and an essay on the cinematic depictions of Wong by novelist Grady Hendrix ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA 1991 • 134 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Writer-producer-director Tsui Hark’s sprawling vision of a changing nineteenth-century China begins with this riotously entertaining epic, a blockbuster hit that cemented Jet Li’s status as the greatest martial-arts superstar of his generation. Li displays his stunning, fast-yet-fluid fighting style as the legendary martial-arts teacher and doctor Wong Fei-hung, who, with a band of loyal disciples, battles a host of nefarious forces—foreign and local alike—threatening Chinese sovereignty as British and American imperialists encroach upon the Mainland. Once Upon a Time in China’s breathtaking blend of kung fu, comedy, romance, and melodrama climaxes in a whirlwind guns vs. fists finale that is also a thrilling affirmation of Chinese cultural identity. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA II 1992 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Having chronicled the social upheaval wrought by Western influence in the opening chapter of the Once Upon a Time in China series, Tsui Hark turned his attention to the perils of unchecked nationalism in his sensational follow-up, the rare sequel to equal the dizzying highs of the original. Jet Li returns to the role of Wong Fei-hung, who here takes on the diabolical White Lotus Sect, a virulently xenophobic cult whose anti-foreigner sentiments unleash a wave of destructive violence. Fellow martial-arts icon Donnie Yen dazzles in a star-making turn as Wong’s nemesis, who faces off with the hero in a battle royal that showcases the kinetic brilliance of revered Hong Kong action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA III 1993 • 112 MINUTES • COLOR • STEREO • IN CANTONESE AND MANDARIN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Jet Li’s third outing as the storied martial-arts hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China films is an exhilarating celebration of Chinese culture peppered with a dash of international espionage. This time around, Wong travels to Beijing, where he finds himself drawn into the intrigue surrounding an epic lion-dance competition, spars with a Russian rival for the affections of his beloved Thirteenth Aunt (Rosamund Kwan), and fights to foil a foreign plot to assassinate the real-life Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang. The eye-popping lion-dance set pieces—which combine vibrantly colored, fire-breathing pageantry with martial-arts mayhem—rank among the most visually spectacular achievements of the series. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA IV 1993 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Though it picks up the narrative thread where the previous installment left off, Once Upon a Time in China IV introduces a new director, action choreographer Yuen Bun, and star, Vincent Zhao, who takes over the role of Wong Fei-hung from Jet Li. Once again, foreign skulduggery and a violent nationalist group—in the form of the fierce women warriors known as the Red Lantern Sect—swirl around a magnificent lion-dance competition, with Wong caught in the fray. Toning down the comedic and romantic elements of the first three films in favor of almost wall-to-wall kung-fu action, the fourth entry is the leanest and meanest of the series, highlighted by a gravity-defying fight atop a field of collapsing, domino-like planks. ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA V 1994 • 101 MINUTES • COLOR • MONAURAL • IN CANTONESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES • 2.39:1 ASPECT RATIO Tsui Hark returned to the director’s chair for the rollicking comedic adventure Once Upon a Time in China V, in which the indomitable hero Wong Fei-hung (Vincent Zhao) tangles with a band of ruthless, finger-removing pirates who are exploiting the political chaos created by the invasion of foreigners in order to terrorize the Chinese coast. The fist-and-foot kung-fu set pieces—including a showstopping, gold-hued melee set in a warehouse of pirate treasure—are plentiful, but Tsui ups the ante by introducing acrobatic gunplay to the proceedings, infusing this furiously entertaining crowd-pleaser with a bracing jolt of John Woo–style bullet ballet mayhem. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Release: September 23, 2025

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Set in chaotic 1920's China, when warlords fought each other for power while Sun Yat-Sen's underground movement tried to establish a democratic republic, Peking Opera Blues tells the story of three young women and two young men who are thrown together. One young woman grabs a box of jewels during the looting when one warlord takes Peking. A deserting soldier joins her, but the jewels end up at the Peking Opera. Here we meet the daughter of the head of the troupe, who dreams of being an actress. But even female roles are played by men in the opera. Soon, the daughter of the currently ruling warlord and a male agent of the democratic underground are involved. It's a genre-blending smash hit from legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark! Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge An Operatic Achievement: Interview With Cinematographer Ray Wong Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Peking Opera Blues with Author Grady Hendrix Peking Provocations: Interview with Author and Critic David West on the Cinema Of Tsui Hark Peking History Blues: Professor Lars Laamann on the Setting and Time of a Tsui Hark Masterpiece Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Archival Interview with Actor Sally Yeh Archival Interview with Composer James Wong

Release: September 23, 2025

$7.99

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Set in chaotic 1920's China, when warlords fought each other for power while Sun Yat-Sen's underground movement tried to establish a democratic republic, Peking Opera Blues tells the story of three young women and two young men who are thrown together. One young woman grabs a box of jewels during the looting when one warlord takes Peking. A deserting soldier joins her, but the jewels end up at the Peking Opera. Here we meet the daughter of the head of the troupe, who dreams of being an actress. But even female roles are played by men in the opera. Soon, the daughter of the currently ruling warlord and a male agent of the democratic underground are involved. It's a genre-blending smash hit from legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark! Bonus Content: 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release Audio Commentary with Film Critic James Mudge An Operatic Achievement: Interview With Cinematographer Ray Wong Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Peking Opera Blues with Author Grady Hendrix Peking Provocations: Interview with Author and Critic David West on the Cinema Of Tsui Hark Peking History Blues: Professor Lars Laamann on the Setting and Time of a Tsui Hark Masterpiece Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Archival Interview with Actor Sally Yeh Archival Interview with Composer James Wong

Release: March 24, 2026

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* In 1937 after The Second Sino-Japanese War breaks out a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Although they can’t see each other’s faces they promise to meet again after the dust settles. Ten years later the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue. Consummate auteur Tsui Hark almost singlehandedly reinvented Hong Kong cinema in the 80’s and 90’s with uber-kinetic genre opuses, amping up cinematic spectacle whether with special effects or sheer unbridled energy. This Hong Kong styled homage to the screwball comedies of yesteryear features black belt level slapstick and delightfully droll romcom shenanigans. With striking mise en scene and inspired production design SHANGHAI BLUES is “…luscious, loving and a lot of fun…one of Tsui Hark’s most enjoyable works," (Richard James Havis, South China Morning Post). The 4K restoration of SHANGHAI BLUES was supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Bonus Features: 1. Interviews with director/producer Tsui Hark and film coordinator O Sing Pui 2. Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng 3. 16-page booklet with essay by film writer John Charles

Release: March 24, 2026

$7.99

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* In 1937 after The Second Sino-Japanese War breaks out a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Although they can’t see each other’s faces they promise to meet again after the dust settles. Ten years later the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba-player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it they end up living in the same building unbeknownst to each other. Through a series of mishaps he mistakes her new ingénue roommate for his love interest and wacky love triangle hijinks ensue. Consummate auteur Tsui Hark almost singlehandedly reinvented Hong Kong cinema in the 80’s and 90’s with uber-kinetic genre opuses, amping up cinematic spectacle whether with special effects or sheer unbridled energy. This Hong Kong styled homage to the screwball comedies of yesteryear features black belt level slapstick and delightfully droll romcom shenanigans. With striking mise en scene and inspired production design SHANGHAI BLUES is “…luscious, loving and a lot of fun…one of Tsui Hark’s most enjoyable works," (Richard James Havis, South China Morning Post). The 4K restoration of SHANGHAI BLUES was supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Bonus Features: 1. Interviews with director/producer Tsui Hark and film coordinator O Sing Pui 2. Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Frank Djeng 3. 16-page booklet with essay by film writer John Charles