November is set to be a great month for fans of Bruce Lee as Arrow Video brings four more titles to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray.
Arrow are releasing limited editions of Fist of Fury (1972), Game of Death (1978), The Big Boss (1971) and The Way of the Dragon (1972).
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You can pre-order now, with releases all coming on the 13th November 2023 for the UK.
I’ve added the new 4K trailers lower down the page.
FIST OF FURY 4K UHD & BLU-RAY – LIMITED EDITION
“4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), restored by Arrow Films from the original negative”.
4K UHD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio
- English Subtitles, Plus Optional Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing on the English Dubs
- Running Time: 106 mins approx
- Rating: 18
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio
- English Subtitles, Plus Optional Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing on the English Dubs
- Running Time: 106 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Illustrated Collector’s Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
- Alternate ‘English Export Cut’ (Viewing Option with different Opening & Closing Credits via Seamless Branching & Alternate Lossless Mono Audio)
- Two Feature Commentaries (Jonathan Clements & Brandon Bentley)
- Legend of the Dragon (82 Minute Overview of Lee’s Life & Career by Film Critic & Historian Tony Rayns)
- Visions of Fury (Featurette on Lee’s Collaboration with Golden Harvest & Lo Wei)
- New Fist Part Two Fist (Video Essay by Bentley Looking At the Two Competing Sequels Shot Simultaneously in 1976)
- Archive Interviews with Co-stars Nora Miao, Riki Hashimoto, Jun Katsumara & Yuen Wah)
- Alternate Credits Sequence
- Trailer Gallery (Including a Chen Zhen Trailer Reel)
- Image Gallery
You can pre-order now on 4K UHD £21.99 & Blu-ray £17.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 25.10.23).
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4K UHD & Blu-ray releases on 13th November 2023 in the UK.
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GAME OF DEATH 4K UHD & BLU-RAY – LIMITED EDITION
Arrow Video say this release is a “Brand new 2K restoration of the International Cut of Game of Death II by Arrow Films from original film elements”.
“4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), restored by Arrow Films from original film elements, of the international cut and the Japanese cut of Game of Death via seamless branching”.
4K UHD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored English Mono Audio on Both Cuts
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Running Time: 100 / 96 / 87 mins approx
- Rating: 18
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored English Mono Audio on Both Cuts
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Running Time: 100 / 96 / 87 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Blu-ray version comes with the same extras as the 4K Ultra HD version listed below.
DISC 1: GAME OF DEATH 4K ULTRA HD
- 4K (2160p) UHD Presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), Restored by Arrow Films from Original Film Elements, of the International Cut and the Japanese Cut of Game of Death via Seamless Branching
- Feature Commentary by Brandon Bentley & Mike Leeder
- The Song I’m Singing Tomorrow (Interview with Star Colleen Camp)
- Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Chinese Language Versions of the Film (Including 2 Alternate Endings (Some Material in Standard Definition)
- Archive Interviews with Co-stars Dan Inosanto & Bob Wall
- Behind-the-scenes Footage as Featured in Lee: The Legend
- Rare Pre-production Sales Featurette from 1976 (New Commentary by Michael Worth & Producer Andre Morgan)
- Fight Scene Dailies Directed by Sammo Hung
- Locations Featurette from 2013
- Trailer Gallery (Including Bruceploitation & ‘Robert Clouse at Golden Harvest’ Trailer Reels)
- Image Gallery
DISC 2: GAME OF DEATH II BLU-RAY
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray Presentation of Game of Death II + Hong Kong Theatrical Cut Titled Tower of Death (Contains Some Standard Definition Material)
- Original Lossless English Mono Audio on Game of Death II
- Original Lossless Cantonese, Mandarin & English Mono Audio on Tower of Death
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing on Game of Death & Optional English Subtitles on Tower of Death
- Feature Commentary by Frank Djeng & Michael Worth (Co-Producers of Enter the Clones of Bruce Lee)
- Archive Interview with Co-star Roy Horan
- Alternate Korean Version with Unique Footage (Presented in High Definition with Original Lossless Mono Audio & English Subtitles)
- Alternate US Video Version (High Definition with Lossless English Mono Audio, Via Seamless Branching)
- Alternate End Credits Sequence for Game of Death II
- Trailer Gallery
- Image Gallery
You can pre-order now on 4K UHD £21.99 & Blu-ray £17.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 25.10.23).
4K UHD & Blu-ray releases on 13th November 2023 in the UK.
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THE BIG BOSS 4K UHD & BLU-RAY – LIMITED EDITION
The Blu-ray version comes with the same extras as the 4K Ultra HD version listed below.
“4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the 99-minute 1983 version of The Big Boss, restored by Arrow Films from the original negative”.
4K UHD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio
- Running Time: 99 / 100 / 100 / 110 mins approx
- Rating: 18
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Restored Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio
- Running Time: 99 / 100 / 100 / 110 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Illustrated Collector’s Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
DISC 1: THE BIG BOSS
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray Presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 Compatible) of the 99-minute 1983 Version of The Big Boss, Restored by Arrow Films from the Original Negative.
- Original Restored Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio
- Two English Mono Options, Standard Mix & Japanese Mix with Alternate Score
- English Subtitles + Optional Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing for the English Dubs
- Two Feature Commentaries, David Desser & Brandon Bentley
- Two Alternate Versions with Lossless Mono Audio: The English Export Cut, Featuring a Rare Alternate English Dub track (some scenes in Mandarin) & the 100-min US Theatrical Cut
- Return to Thailand (Documentary Produced & Presented by Matt Routledge Exploring the Original Filming Locations)
- Recently Uncovered Deleted & Extended Scenes, With Optional Commentary by Bentley)
- The Not-Quite-Biggest Boss (Video Essay by Bentley Investigating the Scenes Still Lost, Such as the ‘Saw-in-the-Head’ Scene)
- Archive Interviews with Co-star Lau Wing & stuntman Tung Wai
- Bruce Lee Vs Peter Thomas (Short Video Essay About the Music for the English Version
- Alternate Credits Sequences
- Trailer Gallery (Including a ‘Before The Big Boss’ Reel & The Trailer for Lost Sequel The Big Boss Part II)
- Image Gallery
DISC 2: THE BIG BOSS – THE MANDARIN CUT
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray Presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the 110-min Mandarin Cut of The Big Boss, Restored by Arrow Films
- Original Lossless Mono Audio
- English Subtitles for the Mandarin Cut
- Axis of English (Video Essay by Will Offutt Profiling the English Dubbing Actors for The Big Boss, Fist of Fury and The Way of the Dragon
- Unrestored Raw Scan of the Mandarin Cut (1080p only)
You can pre-order now on 4K UHD £21.99 & Blu-ray £17.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 25.10.23).
4K UHD & Blu-ray releases on 13th November 2023 in the UK.
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THE WAY OF THE DRAGON 4K UHD & BLU-RAY – LIMITED EDITION
4K UHD TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Newly Restored Lossless Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio on the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut
- Running Time: 99 mins approx
- Rating: 18
BLU-RAY TECHNICAL SPECS
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 2:35.1
- Audio: Original Newly Restored Lossless Mandarin, English & Cantonese Mono Audio on the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut
- Running Time: 99 mins approx
- Rating: 18
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Illustrated Collector’s Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
DISC 1: THE WAY OF THE DRAGON 4K ULTRA HD
- 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), Restored by Arrow Films from Original Film elements, of the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and the Japanese Cut via Seamless Branching
- Original newly restored lossless Mandarin, English and Cantonese mono audio on the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut
- Alternate Lossless English Mono Audio on the Japanese Cut
- Optional English Subtitles
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing on Both English Audio Options
- Two Feature Commentaries, Frank Djeng / Michael Worth & Brandon Bentley
- The Way of the Camera (Documentary Looking at Lee’s Filmmaking & Fighting Method in his Directorial Debut, Featuring Interviews with Golden Harvest Producer Andre Morgan, Martial Arts Experts Michael Worth, Jon Kreng, Andy Cheng, Frank Djeng, David Yeung, Film Historian Courtney Joyner & Actors Piet (Peter) Schweer, Jon Benn and John Saxon
- Meet the Italian Beauty (Newly Filmed Interview with Star Malisa Longo)
- The Scottish Soldier Meets the Dragon (Newly Filmed Interview with On-set Observer John Young)
- Newly Recorded Select Scene Commentary by ‘thug’ actor Piet Schweer
- Archive Interviews with Co-stars Jon Benn, Bob Wall & Hwang In-shik & Production Managers Chaplin Chang & Louis Sit
- Trailer Gallery, Including a Bruceploitation Trailer Reel
- Image Gallery
DISC 2: THE FINAL GAME OF DEATH (BLU-RAY)
- The Final Game of Death (New 223-minute Video Essay by Arrow Films, Incorporates New 2K Restoration of all Two Hours of Lee’s Original Dailies from a Recently Discovered Interpositive)
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Game of Death: Revisited (Earlier Attempt to Reconstruct Lee’s Original Vision from 2001)
- Super 8 Footage from 1974 of Dan Inosanto Demonstrating the Nunchaku
- Brief Archival Interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from 1976
- Image Gallery
You can pre-order now on 4K UHD £21.99 & Blu-ray £17.99 from Amazon. (Prices correct as of 25.10.23).
4K UHD & Blu-ray releases on 13th November 2023 in the UK.
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