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City on Fire arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray August 26!

 Cover art for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition of City on Fire with stylized black-and-white portraits of the cast and bold red Chinese characters, part of the Hong Kong Cinema Classics series.Offering a treasure trove of essential films from the explosive creative epicenter of Hong Kong, Shout Studios’ Hong Kong Cinema Classics™ aims to preserve these iconic films in their best possible presentation for fans new and old alike. On August 26, 2025, Hong Kong Cinema Classics presents CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY. Chow Yun-Fat (Hard Boiled, A Better Tomorrow), Sun Yueh (Papa, Can you Hear Me Sing?), and Danny Lee (The Killer)star in this sizzling, highly influential crime drama from director Ringo Lam (Full Contact, Prison On Fire, Maximum Risk).  Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of bonus features, CITY ON FIRE is a must-have for collectors, cinephiles, and action enthusiasts. Pre-order is now available at ShoutFactory.comand select participating online stores.

 

NEWLY REMASTERED AND RESTORED HONG KONG CLASSIC

ARRIVES IN 4K UHD™+ BLU-RAY™ ON AUGUST 26, 2025

FROM SHOUT! STUDIOS

 

 

 Slipcover artwork for the 4K UHD and Blu-ray release of City on Fire, featuring Chow Yun-fat and co-stars in a triptych design, released as part of the Hong Kong Cinema Classics line.

HONG KONG CINEMA CLASSICS: CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD+ BLU-RAY (HKCC #6)

 

Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to his friends on the wrong side of the law. He wants out – and his commanding officer Inspector Lau reluctantly approves his resignation – but only after he completes one final assignment. Tasked with infiltrating a notorious gang of criminals, Chow bonds with their leader (Danny Lee, The Killer), building a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. But when a planned heist turns into a violent shootout with the law, the tension among the thieves heats up … and they begin to suspect there is an informant in their midst.

CITY ON FIRE Bonus Content

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

  • NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
  • Presented In Dolby Vision
  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historians Frank Djeng And F.J. DeSanto

DISC TWO (Blu-ray):

  • NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
  • NEW “Burn it Down!” – Interview With Screenwriter Tommy Sham
  • NEW “Hong Kong Confidential” – Inside City On Fire With Author Grady Hendrix
  • NEW “Some Like it Hot” – Interview With Film Historian Ric Meyers
  • NEW “Burning Rivalries” – Interview With Film Historian Kim Newman
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historians Frank Djeng And F.J. DeSanto
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Image Gallery

DISC ONE: 4K ULTRA HD 4K ULTRA HD 2160p Ultra High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

DISC TWO: BLU-RAY 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1) / Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

English Subtitles/1987/Color/Approximate Feature Running Time: +/- 105 Minutes

4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision HDR playback requires Dolby Vision-capable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player and Dolby Vision-capable 4K Ultra HD Television.

For the upcoming Shout! Studios, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Archives, has been working diligently to remaster and restore several prized hits, all scanned in stunning 4K from the original camera negatives. The video and audio have been restored, and the subtitles have been newly translated. With fans in mind, Shout! Studios is currently producing a variety of bonus content for each physical media release for this numbered and deluxe home entertainment series. Upcoming physical media releases include Tsui Hark’s PEKING OPERA BLUES 4K UHD+ Blu-ray (HKCC #7), HONG KONG GLAMERS & GAMERS (HKCC #8-13), and A CHINESE GHOST STORY TRILOGY 4K UHD+ Blu-ray (HKCC #14-16).

 

 

 

City on Fire is released on 4K UHD Blu-ray August 26, 2025!

PRE-ORDER NOW!

 

 

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 Front-facing key art for the City on Fire 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release, showcasing lead actors with a gritty, high-contrast noir aesthetic and red title typography.

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