Actors: Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Biao Yuen, Pauline Yeung, Deannie Ip, Yuen Wah
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Corey Yuen
Language: CANTONESE: Dolby Atmos, CANTONESE: Dolby TrueHD 7.1, ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 16-bit), ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles: English
Region: Untested
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 2
Rating: R
Orig. Release Date: 1988
Studio: 88 Films
Release Date: 1/10/2023
Run Time: 94 Min.
DISC ONE- Hong Kong Version - 4K restoration of the original Hong Kong version of Dragons Forever.
- Commentary - in this exclusive new audio commentary, Mike Leeder and Arne Venema, both huge fans of Hong Kong cinema, go down memory lane and discuss in great detail Dragons Forever, the era in which the film emerged, as well as the careers of the stars that made it.
- Trailer One - original Hong Kong trailer for Dragons Forever. In Cantonese, with English subtitles. (4 min).
- Trailer One - original English trailer for Dragons Forever. In English. (3 min).
- Outtakes and Behind the Scenes - a collection of outtakes and behind the scenes footage, some quite painful but very funny, presented with music. (13 min).
- Japanese End Credits - original Japanese end credits for Dragons Forever. In Cantonese, not subtitled. (2 min).
- Deleted Scenes - two deleted scenes. In English. (4 min).
- The Legacy of Dragons Forever - in this short program, stuntmen Troy Sandford and Chris Jones, and filmmaker Boyask, amongst other, discuss the unique chemistry between the stars of Dragons Forever. In English. (3 min).
- The Breaker - this archival program takes a closer look at the acting and fighting careers of Billy Chow, who has a memorable role in Dragons Forever. The program features clips from various interviews with folks who admire Billy Chow's style. In English and Cantonese, with English subtitles where necessary. (35 min).
- Kick Fighter - in this archival program, Andy Cheng explains how he entered the film business and discusses his fighting style. There are also some very interesting comments about his collaborations with Jackie Chan. In English. (39 min).
- Beyond Gravity - in this archival program, martial arts/background performer Joe Eigo discusses the enormous impact Bruce Lee's films had on him and his eventual transition to the film business. Mr. Eigo also recalls his first encounter with Jackie Chan. In English. (13 min).
- Double Jeopardy - in this archival program, martial arts performer Brad Allen explains how Jackie Chan's style influenced his work and career and discusses his style. His first acting contribution to a Hong Kong-produced film was in Drunken Master 3. In English. (27 min).
- Working with the Dragons - in this new program, stunt coordinator, performer and choreographer Jude Poyer recalls his work with the stars of Dragons Forever on different projects. There are some particularly interesting comments about Sammo Hung's fighting style. In English. (7 min).
- Hong Kong Cinema Forever - in this new program, Hong Kong cinema expert Mike Leeder quickly addresses Dragons Forever and the things that make it a special film. In English. (6 min).
- Discussing Dragons Forever - in this new program, Professor of Cinema Studies David Desser discusses Jackie Chan's legacy and the importance of the '80s action films he made. In English. (7 min).
- Benny Forever - in this new program, Benny "The Jet" Urquidez discusses his acting career and the various action films he appeared in together with some of the greatest stars of Hong Kong cinema. In English. (25 min).
DISC TWO- English Version - 4K restoration of the English version of Dragons Forever, which was commissioned by Golden Harvest for international audiences outside Asia with the classic English dub. (94 min).
- Japanese Version - 4K restoration of the Japanese version of Dragons Forever., which features two extra scenes and an ending with outtakes. Presented with English subtitles. (98 min).
Hotshot lawyer is hired by a mysterious chemistry factory to dig up dirt on an inconvenient fishery seeking damaging court action. Sidekick Hung and professional crook. Yuen swiftly sprint to Chan's aid. Ironically the gang finds their toughness softening in the face of two gorgeous ladies at the fishery. They inadvertently hit a center nerve of the chemical factory when they unmask the hideous fade of a narcotic syndicate.
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