Prison on Fire I & II 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox

Crime drama masterpiece duo Prison On Fire + Prison On Fire II join the Imprint Asia collection on 4K UHD & Blu-ray!

Starring Hong Kong cinema legend Chow Yun-Fat as convicted felon Chung Tin-ching, who befriends fellow inmate Lo Ka-yiu (Tony Leung Ka-fai).  The two brawl with wardens and prisoners, culminating in violent showdowns and a brotherly kinship between them. 

Directed by Ringo Lam (City on Fire), these two films are amongst the grittiest entries in the Golden Princess film catalogue, and were both nominated at the Hong Kong Film Awards. 

This special release features an exclusive SteelBook with the films remastered on 4K UHD and Blu-ray from their original 35mm negatives, and a 60-page Hardcover Booklet with production stills and brand NEW essays from Panos Kotzathanasis, all housed in a Lid Hardbox.

1500 copies only.
 
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Prison On Fire (1987) - Imprint Asia #53
 
Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin-ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu’s mentor, is forced to confront his comrade’s enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.

Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Roy Cheung, and directed by Ringo Lam.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One - 4K UHD
 
2160p Ultra high-definition NEW Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
Disc Two - Blu-ray
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
NEW “Bravery Behind Bars” – interview with Post-Production Manager Tony Chow
NEW “Burning Ambitions” – interview with Production Manager Chan Lam
NEW “Hong Kong Confidential: Inside 'Prison On Fire' with Author Grady Hendrix"
NEW “Convicts and Convictions” – interview with Author and Critic David West
Archival interview with director Ringo Lam
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
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Prison On Fire II (1991) - Imprint Asia #54
 
The rivalry between two Chinese prison factions heats up as a seasoned inmate forms an alliance that could cost him more than his freedom.

Director Ringo Lam returns alongside star Chow Yun-Fat in this turbulent sequel to the grimy original. 

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One - 4K UHD
 
2160p Ultra high-definition NEW Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
Disc Two - Blu-ray
 
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
NEW “A Fiery Follow Up” – interview with editor Tony Chow
NEW “Hong Kong Confidential: Inside ‘Prison On Fire II’ with Author Grady Hendrix"
NEW “Stars Behind Bars” – interview with author / critic David West
Archival interviews with director Ringo Lam
Archival making-of featurette
Archival interview with actor Chow Yun Fat
Theatrical Trailer
Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
 
Hardcover Booklet

An exclusive 60-page hardcover booklet featuring production stills and brand NEW essays on both films by Panos Kotzathanasis.