88 Films is proud to announce the North American Blu-ray™ premiers of two classic Hong Kong films, “Duel to the Death” and “She Shoots Straight,” on February 24th.
“Duel to the Death” features a match between the best swordsman from China and Japan’s finest samurai during the 16th century, while “She Shoots Straight” pits a modern Hong Kong policewoman against deadly Vietnamese gangsters. Both limited-edition releases feature brand-new 2K restorations from the original negatives and include bonus content.
“Duel to the Death,” the legendary and lethal Hong Kong wuxia classic, exposes the fiercest competition in history. The greatest swordsmen of China and Japan meet every ten years to determine which country reigns supreme. The upcoming battle matches two men with completely different sensibilities. Chinese champion Ching Wan (Norman Chui, “Bastard Swordsman”) has a spiritual approach to his swordplay, having studied with numerous noble Shaolin monks and a colorful hermit. The Japanese challenger, Hashimoto (Damian Lau, “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain”), is a fierce samurai warrior who receives a shocking final lesson from his sensei. The clash for national pride encounters a major conspiracy to rig the outcome by unscrupulous characters from both countries. Can Ching Wan and Hashimoto keep their bloody finale untainted by outside influences and interference?
Directed by Ching Siu-tung (“A Chinese Ghost Story”), “Duel to the Death” overflows with gravity-defying sword fights, exploding ninja warriors, a bare assassin, and plenty of deceitful intrigue.
Bonus Materials:
• O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY KUNG FU BOB
• 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
• REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
• 5.1 DTS-HD MA Cantonese Re-Mix
• NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• English Dub Option
• Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng
• Duel Identity – Archival interview with actor Norman Chui Siu-Keung
• Flora Cheung on Duel to the Death – Archival interview with actress Flora Cheung
• Alternate English credits
• Image Gallery
• Original Hong Kong Trailer
• Reconstructed Tai Seng Trailer
• Reversible Sleeve
Available on Blu-ray™ from 88 Films February 24th
“She Shoots Straight” is a Hong Kong police action masterpiece with Inspector Mina Kao (Joyce Godenzi, “Eastern Condors & Paper Marriage”) at its center, a lifelong member of a police family who becomes even more deeply bound to that world after marrying Inspector Huang Tsung-pao (Tony Leung, “Prison on Fire”). The couple’s honeymoon is delayed when Mina gets assigned to protect a visiting princess at a fashion show, which turns into a bloody kidnapping attempt. Her next big case involves a tip that a major nightclub will be robbed. Mina and her undercover female police force engage in a massive shoot-out with a vicious Vietnamese gang led by Yuan Hua (Yuen Wah, “Kung Fu Hustle”). The surviving members seek revenge on the police using jungle warfare techniques in an overwhelming ambush. This leads to an unfathomable tragedy within the police department. Can Mina recover from her heartbreak to track down the killers?
Directed by Corey Yeun (“Yes, Madam”) and produced by Sammo Hung, “She Shoots Straight” is a fully loaded police family drama with ballistic destruction, death-defying stunts, and intense emotions.
Bonus Materials:
• O-RING SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE
• 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
• REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
• NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
• English Dub Option
• Audio Commentary with Asian Cinema Expert Frank Djeng
• Alternate English credits
• Image Gallery
• Original Hong Kong Trailer
• Reversible Sleeve
Available on Blu-ray™ from 88 Films February 24th
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