‘Throw Down’ [Eureka! Masters of Cinema] on Blu-ray May 18, 2020!
In this visually arresting action drama from acclaimed director Johnnie To (Mad Detective, Election), legendary Judo fighter Szeto Bo (Louis Koo; Flash Point, The Legend of Zu) unexpectedly gave up the sport and now lives the life of an alcoholic gambler who runs a pub. However, cocky Judo newcomer Tony (Aaron Kwok) wants to challenge him, while old foe Kong (Tony Leung Ka Fai, Ashes of Time) demands Szeto to finish the match that never took place, Soon Szeto s pub becomes the ultimate arena where the greatest Judo fighters challenge one another. Filled with brutal, no-holds-barred Judo fight scenes, Throw Down is director To s ultra-stylish homage to the great Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, and is an emotional tale of one man s determination to rediscover himself and win at all costs. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Throw Down in its UK debut from a 4K restoration.
Johnnie To’s ultra-stylish homage to the great Japanese director Akira Kurosawa
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
- LIMITED EDITION O-CARD SLIPCASE [2000 units]
- 1080p presentation on Blu-ray, from a stunning 4K restoration
- Cantonese and English audio options
- Optional English subtitles
- Brand new and exclusive feature-length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert Ric Meyers
- Lengthy interview with director Johnnie To (40 mins)
- Making of Throw Down featurette
- Theatrical trailer and TV spots
- Reversible sleeve
- PLUS: a collector s booklet featuring new writing on the film
DETAILS:
Label: Eureka!
Title| THROW DOWN (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray Edition (feat. Limited Edition O-card Slipcase)
Starring| LOUIS KOO | AARON KWOK | TONY LEUNG | CHERRIE YING
Director| JOHNNIE TO
Blu-ray Cat. No.| EKA70383
Blu-ray Barcode| 5060000703832
Blu-ray Dealer Price| £19.99
Release Date| 18 May 2020
Certificate| 15 (TBC)
Run Time| 95 minutes
OAR| 2.35:1
Picture| Colour
Genre| Martial Arts / Action / Drama
Year| 2004
Country| Hong Kong
Language| Cantonese
Subtitles| ENGLISH (Optional)
Throw Down is released on
Blu-ray in the UK May 18, 2020!
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