British distributors 88 Films have put together a big trailer highlighting all of the Jackie Chan releases in their Blu-ray catalog. Amongst them are The Protector (1985), Dragons Forever (1988), and Heart of Dragon (1985).
Please note that the trailer reveals a couple of upcoming releases that have not yet been officially announced and detailed by the distirbtors. They are listed with this article.
Description: World-famous for their action and derring-do, old friends Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung teamed up for a more film that shows there's much more to them than brawling.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE ORIGINAL HONG KONG CUT FROM THE 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE
NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE EXTENDED CUT (JAPANESE VERSION) FROM THE 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE
Audio options:
Cantonese mono with newly remastered English subtitles [HK Cut]
Classic English Dub [HK Cut]
Cantonese Japanese Soundtrack [Extended Cut]
Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack [Extended Cut]
Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack with Japanese Soundtrack for parking lot fight scene [Extended Cut]
Cantonese with HK soundtrack & the Japanese songs [Extended Cut]
Classic English dub hybrid with Cantonese for the extra Japanese scenes [Extended Cut]
Newly Remastered English Subtitles
The First Mission - Making of Special [48:41 mins]
The First Mission - Behind the Scenes - Special video for the pre-release event (screened at Shinjuku Shochiku and others in August 1985) [15:21 mins] [HD]
Synopsis: After Chen Zhen has been killed by the Japanese in Fist Of Fury, his fiancee and some of his friends flee to Taiwan. Taiwan is also under Japanese occupation, however, and they soon learn that the Taiwanese are getting just as rough a deal as they were in Shanghai. Jackie Chan plays a Taiwanese boy that hates the Japanese. He's head strong and courageous, but refuses to learn Kung Fu, despite Nora Miao's best attempts to change his mind. Eventually he snaps though, and signs up to New Jingwu Mun - where he inexplicably becomes their most accomplished fighter in a few days. Nora is so impressed, she agrees to teach him Chen Zhen's secret style - The Fist of Fury.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
ORIGINAL 1976 CUT (120 mins) [Mandarin DTS-HD MA Mono and English DTS-HD MA Mono options]
RE-EDITED 1980 CUT (83 mins) [Cantonese DTS-HD MA Mono and English DTS-HD MA Mono options]
NEW Audio Commentary by Asian cinema expert Brandon Bentley and artist / Hong Kong cinema expert R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
NEW Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema expert Andrew Staton
Original Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork and brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
Newly Remastered English Subtitles
Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien [Limited Edition - first print run only]
Extensive Booklet Notes by Bruce Lee Historian and Martial Arts movie reviewer for Martial Arts Illustrated and World of Martial Arts magazines: -Andrew Staton [Limited Edition - first print run only]
Synopsis: Jackie has to gradate and defeat a gauntlet of mysterious robotic wooden men who throw every kung fu style at him before he can even face up to his nemesis. Packed with startling action courtesy of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu director Chen Chi-Hwa, this is another early Jackie Chan classic that's not to be missed by those seeking fine martial arts entertainment!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE HONG KONG VERSION OF THE FILM
NEW Audio Commentary by Asian cinema expert Brandon Bentley
NEW Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
NEW Rick Baker on Shaolin Wooden Men
NEW Shaolin Chamber of Death - How Trans-Global Pictures brought Jackie Chan to Britain
Trailers
Original Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer
Japanese TV Spot
Audio and subtitles
Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Alternate Cantonese DTS-HD MA Mono featuring different music
Newly Remastered English Subtitles
Reversible sleeve with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien and alternative Hong Kong poster artwork
Limited Edition Slipcase [first pressing only]
Limited Edition Set of 4 double-sided art cards [first pressing only]
Synopsis: An orphan who has been raised at a kung fu school, where he is treated as little more than a dogsbody and practice target for the students, has a life-changing experience after helping an old peripatetic beggar.
Synopsis: Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane" after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
BRAND NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE FILM from the original camera negative
Interview with Hong Kong Expert Rick Baker
Audio:
DTS Original English Mono Audio
DTS-HD MA English 5.1 Re-Mixed Audio
DTS Original Mandarin Mono Audio
DTS-HD MA Mandarin 5.1 Re-Mixed Audio
DTS-HD MA Cantonese Stereo Audio
Reversible Sleeve with New Artwork by The Dude Designs and Original Hong Kong Poster Artwork
Limited Edition O-Card slipcase [First Print Run Only]
Limited Edition Collectors' Postcards Set (4) [First Print Run Only]
Synopsis: This early Jackie Chan gem lets him play the type of bumbling student role he perfected in Drucken Master and Snake in the Eagle's Shadow to great effect. Cue a raft of amusing fight scenes under the direction of Lo Wei (Fist of Fury) and you've got quality armchair comic action viewing that's not to be missed!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION of the Hong Kong Cut of the film from the original 35mm negatives
NEW Audio Commentary by Hong
Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
NEW Rick Baker on Spiritual Kung Fu
Audio options
Cantonese Mono
English Mono
Mandarin Mono
Alternate Cantonese Mono featuring different music
Newly Remastered English Subtitles
Fighting Style Interviews with Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong and Sammo Hung
Scenes From the Korean Version
Alternate Shot
Original trailers
Hong Kong Trailer
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer
Reversible sleeve with new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien and Original HK Poster Art
Synopsis: Jackie Chan plays the part of Jiang, an orphan who is neither good in the literary nor the martial arts. Nevertheless, he's a happy-go-lucky fellow with an amiable personality. Saintly beggar Mao, who was a Kung Fu Master, is impressed by Jiang's earnest demeanor and takes Jiang as a student. Jiang joins the Sern Chuan Bodyguards, who have been entrusted with the task of escorting the priceless Evergreen Jade to safekeeping. Outnumbered by an army of ruthless highwaymen, the Sern Chuan sustain heavy losses during their long and grueling journey. Undaunted, Jiang refuses to admit defeat, and with only the spirit of Mao to guide him, singlehandedly defeats the enemy horde.
Synopsis: Helmed by the iconic and groundbreaking director Lo Wei (who called the shots on the Bruce Lee masterworks THE BIG BOSS and FIST OF FURY), Jackie Chan was at his martials art peak by the time he took on the leading man role in DRAGON FIST (1979). Avenging the death of his master, Chan is in fine form as he gets tangled up in the sort of convoluted and carnage-packed plot that golden age kung-fu classics do all-too well. Make no mistake, DRAGON FIST is Chan at his hard-fisted best - ready for action and jacked to the ears...
Synopsis: In this directorial debut, Jackie plays Lung, a talented fighter but prefers to spend his time loafing around and picking fights, despite orders from his grandfather (James Tien) not to fight. Unknown to him, a brutal general (Yam Sai Kun) has been slaughtering all the people from his grandfather's clan. When the general recognizes Lung's style of kung fu during one of his street fights, he hunts down Lung's grandfather and kills him.
A grieving Lung plans his vengeance and is aided by crippled kung fu master who imparts to him a new kind of "emotional kung fu". Mentally and physically ready, Lung finally seeks out the wicked general to see justice done.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
NEW Audio Commentary by Hong Kong cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
Trailer
Reversible sleeve with alternative Hong Kong poster artwork
Audio tracks
Original Cantonese Mono
Cantonese 5.1 mix
English mono Dub
English 5.1 mix
Newly translated English subtitles
Limited Edition Gloss O-Card slipcase [First Print Run Only]
New artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
Limited Edition Booklet featuring rare stills, posters, lobby cards, behind- the-scenes photos, production stills and more [First Print Run Only]
Description: Jackie Chan was already a star when he made The Young Master but this film took him to another level. He plays 'Dragon' who undertakes a mission to find his missing brother, and gets into plenty of scrapes along the way - not least being mistaken for a criminal that the authorities are very keen to put behind bars...
SPECIAL FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECS:
DISC ONE
NEW 2K RESTORATION OF THE HONG KONG THEATRICAL CUT (106 MIN) FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
Audio Commentary with HK Cinema Expert Brandon 'OldPangYau' Bentley
Rick Baker on The Young Master
The Art of the Cut: Editing of The Young Master [21 mins]
Extended Fight Scenes: reconstructed and previously unavailable [6 mins]
"The Cut Master" A collection of rare deleted, extended, and alternate footage [13 mins]
Archival Jackie Chan Interview [8 mins]
The Master: An Interview with master Whang In Sik [28 mins]
NG (no good) shots [10 mins]
Trailers
Hong Kong trailer
Extended Hong Kong trailer
Japanese trailer
US Home Video Trailer
English trailer
Audio
Cantonese Mono Theatrical Mix
Cantonese Mono Home Video Mix
English 5.1 Dub [2002]
Newly remastered English subtitles
DISC TWO
INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CUT (90 MIN) - Restored especially for the 40th Anniversary of the film, this version was commissioned by Golden Harvest for audiences outside Asia. Contains the Classic English Dub and an alternate soundtrack featuring the song 'Kung Fu Fighting Man' performed in English by Jackie Chan
Audio Commentary with HK cinema aficionados & game producers Audi Sorlie & Chris Ling
EXTENDED EXPORT CUT (99 MIN) - Released exclusively in Japan on 21st March 1981 by Toho-Towa, this version is broadly similar to the export cut. Although shorter than the Hong Kong cut, this composite cut features the uncut final fight and ending from said Hong Kong cut; alternate scenes, also included in the 90 minute export cut and the full-length export English Dub with alternate soundtrack
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
Reversible sleeve with alternative Hong Kong poster artwork
Double-sided foldout Poster
6 Replica Lobby Cards
Book - 80-page perfect-bound book featuring 3 new essays + selected archive materials
Jackie Chan - The Early Years: From Stuntman to Superstar by William Blaik (Fighting Spirit Film Festival)
The History of Martial Arts on Video by Tim Murray
Fan-Tastic! Jackie Chan Begins Again by James Oliver
Synopsis: Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West and his first ever Hollywood project as a leading man certainly provided him with a notable director in Robert Clouse, the legendary director who took Bruce Lee to the next level with ENTER THE DRAGON (1973). Whilst BATTLE CREEK BRAWL (1980) was not quite as epoch defining, this is still prime Jackie - as our man successfully takes on the mafia and romances the gorgeous Playboy cover girl Kristine DeBell. A classic bout of chopsocky on Anglicised soil, BATTLE CREEK BRAWL is ready to punch its way into your collection in this gobsmacking 2K HD restoration!
Synopsis: Dragon (Jackie Chan) and Bull (Mars) are childhood friends who spend most of their free time chasing after local girls in general and spying on one in particular who catches their eyes.
A gang in the nearby dwelling is smuggling precious Chinese artifacts to westerners. Hoi (Chan Wai-man) is a reluctant party to the scheme and when he voiced his objection, the Big Boss sent his henchmen after him to keep him quiet. When the mischievous duo came across Hoi, who was hiding in their village, they take on the gang to protect the artifacts.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE OF:
96 MINUTE HONG KONG THEATRICAL CUT - Jackie Chan's final approved edit of the film
103 MINUTE WORK-IN- PROGRESS CUT - An earlier cut of the film, released in limited territories, featuring approximately 15 minutes of exclusive extended/alternate footage
English Trailer
The Insider: Interview with Louis Sit
The Fall Guy: An Interview with Mars
The Master Returns: An interview with Whang In-Sik
Behind-The-Scenes Teaser
Hong Kong Trailer
Audio:
Original Theatrical Cantonese Mono
1982 English Export Dub [approx. 5 min presented in English-subtitled Cantonese for undubbed portions]
Alternate Home Release Cantonese Mono Mix
2003 English 5.1 mix
Newly translated English subtitles & a simplified subtitle track [Applies to the "Jianzi" shuttlecock match only, this subtitle set simplifies the dialogue in that scene, allowing you to focus on the action.]
Reversible sleeve with alternative Hong Kong poster artwork
Limited Edition Gloss O-Card slipcase [First Print Run Only] New artwork from R.P. "Kung Fu Bob" O'Brien
Synopsis: Written and directed by James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator), The Protector stars Jackie Chan and Danny Aiello (Do The Right Thing) as a pair of NYPD cops sent to Hong Kong to catch a drug lord who has kidnapped the daughter of his former associate. Also starring martial-arts star Moon Lee (Angel ) and Roy Chiao (Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom), this thriller features Hollywood-style action sprinkled with Chan's death-defying stunts.
Description: World-famous for their action and derring-do, old friends Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung teamed up for a more film that shows there's much more to them than brawling.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE ORIGINAL HONG KONG CUT FROM THE 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE
NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE EXTENDED CUT (JAPANESE VERSION) FROM THE 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE
Audio options:
Cantonese mono with newly remastered English subtitles [HK Cut]
Classic English Dub [HK Cut]
Cantonese Japanese Soundtrack [Extended Cut]
Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack [Extended Cut]
Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack with Japanese Soundtrack for parking lot fight scene [Extended Cut]
Cantonese with HK soundtrack & the Japanese songs [Extended Cut]
Classic English dub hybrid with Cantonese for the extra Japanese scenes [Extended Cut]
Newly Remastered English Subtitles
The First Mission - Making of Special [48:41 mins]
The First Mission - Behind the Scenes - Special video for the pre-release event (screened at Shinjuku Shochiku and others in August 1985) [15:21 mins] [HD]
Synopsis: Hard-hitting fortune hunter Jack's ex-girlfriend is kidnapped and held for ransom by an evil cult. Then, things really kick into high gear when her fiance, an old friend of Jack's, turns to him for help in finding and delivering the kidnapper's lone demand: the priceless Armour of God.
Synopsis: The Three Brothers are back! After Project A and Wheels on Meals, the most popular action stars in Hong Kong – that's Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and the superstar Jackie Chan himself – join forces again for another uproarious adventure.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
BRAND NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE ORIGINAL HONG KONG VERSION OF THE FILM
NEW Interview with Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Archival Interview with Billy Chow
Archival Interview with Joe Eigo and Brad Allen
Original Trailer
Remastered Cantonese Mono with Newly Translated Subtitles
Classic English Dub Hybrid Audio
Limited edition booklet featuring notes on the film by Scott Harrison as well as stills and lobby cards from the film's promotional campaign
Synopsis: An optimistic Gwok Zan-Waa (Jackie Chan) arrives in Hong Kong, quickly finding himself impoverished. That is, until a serendipitous encounter with a rose seller (Gua Ah-Leh) leads to his inadvertent appointment as boss of a local gang. Amidst the reluctant leader's efforts to reform their fraternity and businesses, is an endeavour to share his new-found fortune with the bestower, all whilst trying to stave off rivals and the authorities. A remake of Frank Capra's 'Pocketful of Miracles', Miracles - also known by its Hong Kong English title 'Mr Canton and Lady Rose' - is an action-comedy-romance set against a backdrop of lavish elegance and style.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
BRAND NEW 4K REMASTER OF THE ORIGINAL HONG KONG VERSION OF THE FILM (127 min)
BRAND NEW 4K REMASTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL CUT OF THE FILM A.K.A. BLACK DRAGON (107 min)
NEW Jackie Chan: Film Director Featurette with Steve Lawson
Remastered Original Cantonese Mono Soundtrack
Alternate Cantonese Mono Soundtrack featuring a unique mix and different music cues
Newly-translated English Subtitles and SDH [optional]
Classic English Dub for the International cut with optional SDH
"Teaser' with clips from the main features of 'Project A II', 'Police Story 2', followed by behind-the scenes of 'Miracles'
Alternative The Canton Godfather title sequence
Hong Kong Trailer
Double-sided artwork with both original Hong Kong poster art and International poster art
Synopsis: The Asian Hawk is back! Undeterred by nearly dying while making the first Armour of God, Jackie Chan returned to battle for a sequel that's bigger, better and even more daring. This time, Jackie's intrepid treasure hunter is on the hunt for some Nazi gold but recovering it will not be easy, let alone safe.
The most expensive Hong Kong film produced at that time, Armour of God II: Operation Condor showcases some of Jackie's best stunts and action, building up to an epic climax that will blow you off your feet. The black belts at 88 Films are thrilled to present the UK Blu-Ray premier – uncut! – of this great fan favourite.
Synopsis: An honest Hong Kong cop, guilt-ridden over his participation in a recent shoot-out, attempts to save a real estate developer kidnapped under his care.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
NEW Audio Commentary by Film-Maker Arne Venema & Hong Kong Film Expert Mike Leeder
NEW Looking for a new Direction: Longtime Jackie Chan Assistant Director P'ng Kialek remembers Crime Story
NEW Police Story on Crack! Mike Leeder on Kirk Wong's Crime Story
Interview with Stuntman Bruce Law
Interview with Writer Teddy Chan Talk-Sum
Interview with Director Kirk Wong
Deleted Scenes with newly translated English Subtitles
Original Trailer
Reverse sleeve with international poster artwork and original HK poster art
Remastered Uncompressed Classic English Monaural Audio
English 5.1 DTS-HD MA Remixed Soundtrack
Remastered Uncompressed Cantonese Monoaural Audio
Cantonese 5.1 DTS-HD MA Remixed Soundtrack
Newly Translated English Subtitles
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Limited Edition Gloss O-Card slipcase [First Print Run Only - 3000]
Limited Edition Picture Booklet featuring rare stills and lobby cards from the film [First Print Run Only - 3000]