Undercover cop Kit (Wu Jing) becomes a junkie in order to catch Mr Hung (Louis Koo), the mastermind behind a crime syndicate. When the operation goes sour and Kit blows his cover, his supervisor and uncle Wah (Simon Yam) decides to terminate the operation. When Kit disappears without a trace, Wah defies the order from his commanding officer and tracks Kit to a prison in Thailand.
In this visually arresting action drama from acclaimed director Johnnie To (Mad Detective, Election), legendary Judo fighter Szeto Bo (Louis Koo; Flash Point, The Legend of Zu) unexpectedly gave up the sport and now lives the life of an alcoholic gambler who runs a pub. However, cocky Judo newcomer Tony (Aaron Kwok) wants to challenge him, while old foe Kong (Tony Leung Ka Fai, Ashes of Time) demands Szeto to finish the match that never took place, Soon Szeto's pub becomes the ultimate arena where the greatest Judo fighters challenge one another. Filled with brutal, no-holds-barred Judo fight scenes, Throw Down is director To's ultra-stylish homage to the great Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, and is an emotional tale of one man's determination to rediscover himself and win at all costs. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Throw Down in its UK debut from a 4K restoration. Special Features: LIMITED EDITION O-CARD SLIPCASE [2000 units] 1080p presentation on Blu-ray, from a stunning 4K restoration Cantonese and English audio options Optional English subtitles Brand new and exclusive feature-length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert Ric Meyers Lengthy interview with director Johnnie To (40 mins) Making of Throw Down featurette Theatrical trailer and TV spots Reversible sleeve PLUS: a collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film
A violent lab accident leaves drug manufacturer Timmy Choi hospitalised and in the custody of veteran Police Captain Zhang. Facing the death penalty, Choi agrees to turn informant, giving the Police vital information on his partners.
Maverick Detective Jun Ma (Donnie Yen - Dragon Tiger Gate Hero Seven Swords) is a man under serious pressure. His city has been taken over by three Triad brothers led by a vicious smuggler (Collin Chou - Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions Jet Li's Fearless) he's been demoted as punishment for beating up a suspect and he's starting to loose the respect of his team. But when Ma's indecision over withdrawing a young undercover officer (Louis Koo - Rob B Hood) from the Triad gang leads to the rookie being badly hurt Ma finally snaps and embarks on a one man killing spree that will not cease until the brothers are dead his city is safe and the team is avenged. Packed with real contact fighting manic John Woo style gun-play and incredible mixed martial arts action including a breathtaking 20 minute final'' Flashpoint is the kick-ass movie of the year!
Maverick Detective Jun Ma (Donnie Yen - Dragon Tiger Gate Hero Seven Swords) is a man under serious pressure. His city has been taken over by three Triad brothers led by a vicious smuggler (Collin Chou - Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions Jet Li's Fearless) he's been demoted as punishment for beating up a suspect and he's starting to loose the respect of his team. But when Ma's indecision over withdrawing a young undercover officer (Louis Koo - Rob B Hood) from the Triad gang leads to the rookie being badly hurt Ma finally snaps and embarks on a one man killing spree that will not cease until the brothers are dead his city is safe and the team is avenged. Packed with real contact fighting manic John Woo style gun-play and incredible mixed martial arts action including a breathtaking 20 minute final'' Flashpoint is the kick-ass movie of the year!
Even a criminal can serve his country. As a new election time approaches Triad Boss Lok attempts to seek re-election for himself while Jimmy tries to build a legitimate business empire on the mainland and escape the Triads...
Maverick Detective Jun Ma (Donnie Yen - Dragon Tiger Gate Hero Seven Swords) is a man under serious pressure. His city has been taken over by three Triad brothers led by a vicious smuggler (Collin Chou - Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions Jet Li's Fearless) he's been demoted as punishment for beating up a suspect and he's starting to loose the respect of his team. But when Ma's indecision over withdrawing a young undercover officer (Louis Koo - Rob B Hood) from the Triad gang leads to the rookie being badly hurt Ma finally snaps and embarks on a one man killing spree that will not cease until the brothers are dead his city is safe and the team is avenged. Packed with real contact fighting manic John Woo style gun-play and incredible mixed martial arts action including a breathtaking 20 minute final'' Flashpoint is the kick-ass movie of the year!
"Protege" is a stimulating exploration of the complex relationships within the multilayered, international drug manufacturing and distribution syndicates of today.
Connected (2 Discs)
Bringing together three of Hong Kong's greatest directors Ringo Lam Johnny To Hark Tsui Triangle tells the story of three friends who decide to end their money problems by digging up a forgotten safe of treasure. With each director taking a third of the film to make his own it makes for a lively action-thriller but holds together remarkably well.
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