Eureka Entertainment to release KNOCKABOUT, the fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung, on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from a brand-new 2K restoration as a part of the Eureka Classics range. Available from 25 April 2022, the first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase & Collector's Booklet. Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires' Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan Beardy Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) alongside Hung himself. Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their luck conmen. After getting soundly defeated by the kung fu master, Silver Fox (Lau Kar-wing), the brothers realise it would be in their own self-interest if they learn how to fight, and they ask him to train them. Unfortunately, their new master is actually a ruthless killer, and when the brothers realise this, one of them is murdered. To get revenge, the surviving brother must learn a unique form of kung fu from an unlikely source, a beggar who just happens to be a master fighter! Featuring one of the greatest action finales in the history of Hong Kong cinema, Knockabout is yet another classic of martial arts filmmaking from the legendary Sammo Hung, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. Features Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling Reversible sleeve design featuring original poster artwork Original Cantonese mono audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Archival interview with Sammo Hung Archival interview with Bryan Beardy Leung Kar-yan Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style kung fu Deleted Scene Trailers PLUS: A Limited Edition collector's booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver *All extras subject to change Directed by & stars Sammo Hung (The Millionaires' Express) Features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan Beardy Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) On Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from a brand-new 2K restoration The first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase & Collector's Booklet Features one of the greatest action finales in the history of Hong Kong Cinema
Sammo Hung stars in this high-energy action-tribute to the films of Bruce Lee. Eureka Entertainment to release Skinny Tiger And Fatty Dragon; the buddy-cop action comedy starring Sammo Hung, Karl Maka and Lau Kar-wing, who also directs; on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from a brand new 2K restoration as part of the Eureka Classics range. Available from 21 February 2022 in a Limited-edition 2-Disc set (3000 copies only) featuring I Am The White Tiger; a documentary on the career of stuntman, martial artist, and action director Mark Houghton; making its worldwide debut on Blu-ray. Sammo Hung invokes the spirit of Bruce Lee in this high-energy action-tribute, playing a cop obsessed with the physical legacy of The Little Dragon. Teaming up with the infamous Skinny Tiger (Karl Maka the Aces Go Places series), Sammo becomes the larger half' of a luck-starved, crime fighting duo forced to fight a running battle against a crime syndicate of triad gangsters. Combining brilliantly choreographed fight sequences and infectious physical comedy, this tour-de-force comedy-adventure showcases incredible action tributes to the films of Bruce Lee. Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon makes its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration! Exclusive to this Limited Edition, Chiu Lee's documentary I Am The White Tiger. Stuntman, action director, and martial artist Mark Houghton tells his story of breaking into the Hong Kong film industry, his struggle with injuries and depression, and the promise he made his teacher, the legendary filmmaker Lau Kar Leung. Limited Edition Two-disc Blu-ray Set* Contains: Limited Edition of 3000 copies only O-Card Slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling Bonus Disc: I Am The White Tiger (2018, dir. Chiu Lee) Plus: A Collector's Booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver Disc One: Skinny Tiger And Fatty Dragon 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration Original Cantonese mono audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist / actor Robert Bobby Samuels Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Brand new interview with stuntman and martial artist Mark Houghton Archival interview with director Lau Kar-wing Archival interview with actor, stuntman, and action choreographer Ridley Tsui Deleted Scene Trailers *All extras subject to change Bonus Disc: I Am The White Tiger Documentary on the career of stuntman, martial artist, and action director Mark Houghton.
Sammo Hung invokes the spirit of Bruce Lee in this high-energy action-tribute, playing a cop obsessed with the physical legacy of The Little Dragon. Teaming up with the infamous Skinny Tiger (Karl Maka the Aces Go Places series), Sammo becomes the larger half' of a luck-starved, crime fighting duo forced to fight a running battle against a crime syndicate of triad gangsters. Combining brilliantly choreographed fight sequences and infectious physical comedy, this tour-de-force comedy-adventure showcases incredible action tributes to the films of Bruce Lee. Product Features 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements Original Cantonese mono audio Optional English dubbed audio (original mono and 5.1 options) Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) and martial artist / actor Robert Bobby Samuels Feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Audio interview with stuntman and martial artist Mark Houghton Archival interview with director Lau Kar-wing Archival interview with actor, stuntman, and action choreographer Ridley Tsui Deleted Scene Trailer
The dragon lives again; only this time he's a little bit bigger! `Martial Law' star Sammo Hung invokes the spirit of Bruce Lee to play a Little Dragon-obsessed Kung Fu cop in this high-octane action comedy. Partnered with the wiry bald-headed Karl Maka the crime-fighting duo fall foul of local gang boss Wing (Lau Kar-wing) and are forced to fight a running battle against a series of ruthless henchmen including Triad thugs Thai assassins and a Kung Fu fighting Crime-Lord. Shaw
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