PRODUCT INFORMATION
Loosely based on the popular Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword comic book series and directed by one of Hong Kong's most celebrated directors, Andrew Lau (Infernal Affairs, Initial D), A MAN CALLED HERO is an epic tale of revenge and redemption told mostly through flashbacks and is remembered in part for its comic book style cinematography and innovative effects. Starring Ekin Cheng (Heroic Duo, Tokyo Raiders) as Hero, Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire, New Police Story) as Sword, and featuring a strong supporting cast including Hong Kong's notorious Anthony Wong (Ebola Syndrome), martial arts master Yuen Biao (Righting Wrongs), and the lovely Kristy Yeung (Storm Riders), Vinegar Syndrome Archive is proud to present A MAN CALLED HERO on Blu-ray for the first time in North America, newly restored from a studio provided master, complete with all the stylized martial arts action one could ask for, including a memorable fight scene on the top of the Statue of Liberty.
FEATURES:
Region A Blu-ray
Newly restored by Vinegar Syndrome from an existing studio master
Presented in its original Cantonese language 5.1 surround soundtrack with newly translated English subtitles, an English language dub 2.0 stereo soundtrack and a Mandarin language dub 2.0 stereo soundtrack
Brand new commentary track with film historian Frank Djeng
"A Blood Sword in the Road: A Man Called Hero’s Place in Hong Kong Cinema’s Action Movie Landscape" (17 min) - a video essay by Justin Decloux of The Important Cinema Club
Reversible sleeve artwork
Newly translated English subtitles
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