Black Mask (blu ray) Limited Edition slipcase version
Ā
Black Mask (1996) Uncut Version, only 2,000 made
Jet LiĀ stars in an action-packed superhero spectacle produced by the legendaryĀ Tsui Hark!
Ā
2 disc version with the uncut, recompiled version on disc 2.
Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life ā or, at least, thatās what he wants people to believe. In truth, he was once a member of the 701 Squad, a group of elite combatants produced by a failed super-soldier project. In kind with his former comrades, his central nervous system has been altered to render him impervious to pain.
When several of his fellow test subjects resurface and embark on a crimewave under the leadership of their former commander Hung Kuk (Patrick Lung), Tsui is forced to use his extraordinary abilities once more. Donning a costume, he sets out to face his past ā as the vigilante known as the Black Mask.
Adapted from theĀ manhuaĀ by Pang Chi-ming and Li Chi-tak and heavily influenced by Bruce Leeās turn as Kato inĀ The Green Hornet,Ā Black MaskĀ is one of the most entertaining movies in Jet Liās filmography and boasts action orchestrated by Yuen Woo-ping, who would later win an Academy Award for his work onĀ Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.Ā Eureka ClassicsĀ is proud to present the film in its rarely seen uncut version on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration!
DISC ONE
- Fully uncut Hong Kong version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration
- Original US version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration
- Original Cantonese Stereo and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 (Hong Kong Version)
- Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Brand new audio commentary on the US export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- Brand new interview with stuntman Mike Lambert
- Brand new interview with film critic Andrew Heskins (easternKicks.com)
- Brand new interview with Leon Hunt, author ofĀ Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger
- Ā Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork
- ArchivalĀ Making ofĀ featurette
- Trailers
Ā DISC TWO (LIMITED EDITION BONUS DISC)
Extended version ofĀ Black MaskĀ featuring all the unique footage from the various releases of the film re-inserted
Ā
Original: $33.08
-70%$33.08
$9.92Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Ā
Black Mask (1996) Uncut Version, only 2,000 made
Jet LiĀ stars in an action-packed superhero spectacle produced by the legendaryĀ Tsui Hark!
Ā
2 disc version with the uncut, recompiled version on disc 2.
Tsui Chik (Li) is a librarian who leads a quiet, unassuming life ā or, at least, thatās what he wants people to believe. In truth, he was once a member of the 701 Squad, a group of elite combatants produced by a failed super-soldier project. In kind with his former comrades, his central nervous system has been altered to render him impervious to pain.
When several of his fellow test subjects resurface and embark on a crimewave under the leadership of their former commander Hung Kuk (Patrick Lung), Tsui is forced to use his extraordinary abilities once more. Donning a costume, he sets out to face his past ā as the vigilante known as the Black Mask.
Adapted from theĀ manhuaĀ by Pang Chi-ming and Li Chi-tak and heavily influenced by Bruce Leeās turn as Kato inĀ The Green Hornet,Ā Black MaskĀ is one of the most entertaining movies in Jet Liās filmography and boasts action orchestrated by Yuen Woo-ping, who would later win an Academy Award for his work onĀ Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.Ā Eureka ClassicsĀ is proud to present the film in its rarely seen uncut version on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration!
DISC ONE
- Fully uncut Hong Kong version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration
- Original US version presented in 1080p from a 2K restoration
- Original Cantonese Stereo and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 (Hong Kong Version)
- Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Brand new audio commentary on the Hong Kong version by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Brand new audio commentary on the US export version by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- Brand new interview with stuntman Mike Lambert
- Brand new interview with film critic Andrew Heskins (easternKicks.com)
- Brand new interview with Leon Hunt, author ofĀ Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger
- Ā Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork
- ArchivalĀ Making ofĀ featurette
- Trailers
Ā DISC TWO (LIMITED EDITION BONUS DISC)
Extended version ofĀ Black MaskĀ featuring all the unique footage from the various releases of the film re-inserted
Ā
