The Cinema of King Hu: Volume One 4K (import AUS) (1965-1973)
de King Hu
Imprint - 30 juin 2026
Titre Original :
Audio : Mandarin: LPCM 2.0 Mono
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Sous-titres : English
Durée : 1h48
Format : Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray Hardbox + Hardcover Booklet / Import AUS
Zone : 4K Blu-ray: Region free
2K Blu-ray: Region B
Genre : Arts Maritaux
Synopsis
Chinese cinema would not be the same without the enormous impact of writer and director King Hu. Hu propelled wuxia films into mainstream consciousness by combining his passion for traditional Peking opera and Japanese samurai cinema, ushering in a new era of action filmmaking throughout the 60s and 70s and revolutionising the landscape of genre film for decades to come.
Imprint Asia is thrilled to celebrate the transformative work of King Hu with two volumes exploring the legacy and influence of his extensive filmography. In this first volume, go on a journey of fantasy, folklore, and supernatural spectacle with six Hong Kong and Taiwanese classics.
- Sons of Good Earth (1965) - Blu-ray
- Come Drink With Me (1966) - 4K UHD & Blu-ray
- Dragon Inn (1967) - 4K UHD & Blu-ray
- Four Moods (1970) - Blu-ray
- A Touch Of Zen (1971) - 4K UHD & Blu-ray
- The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) - Blu-ray
Contenu et Bonus
Sons of Good Earth (1965) - Imprint Asia #60
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEW Audio commentary by writer and film critic Camille Zaurin
- NEW Interview with academic and author Victor Fan
- Theatrical Trailer
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
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Come Drink With Me (1966) - Imprint Asia #61
Special Features & Technical Specs:
Disc One - 4K UHD
- 2160p Ultra high-definition Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
- NEW Audio commentary by critic and historian Tony Ryans
- Theatrical Trailers
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + English Dub 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
Disc Two - Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
- NEW Audio commentary by critic and historian Tony Ryans
- NEW Video essay by author/film critic Walter Chaw
- NEW Interview with film scholar Dr Luke White
- Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia – featurette
- Come Speak With Me – interview with actress Chang Pei-Pei
- The King and I: Director Tsui Hark Remembers King Hu
- Return of the Drunken Master – interview with actor Yueh Hua
- Archival interview with actress Cheng Pei-Pei
- Archival interview with actor Yueh Hua
- Archival interview with Marasha Yuen, daughter of actress Cheng Pei-Pei
- Archival interview with film historian Paul Fonoroff
- Theatrical Trailers
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + English Dub 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
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Dragon Inn (1967) - Imprint Asia #62
Special Features & Technical Specs:
Disc One - 4K UHD
- 2160p Ultra high-definition Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
- NEW Audio commentary by critic and author David West
- NEW Audio commentary by film historian Tom Cunliffe
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
Disc Two - Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
- NEW Audio commentary by critic and author David West
- NEW Audio commentary by film historian Tom Cunliffe
- NEW Video essay by film scholar Wayne Wong
- NEW Video essay by critic / historian Tony Rayns
- TV news clip of 1967 Taipei premiere
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
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Four Moods (1970) - Imprint Asia #63
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEW Audio commentary by author / film critic Walter Chaw
- NEW Interview with academic / author Victor Fan
- Restoration Comparison
- Trailer
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
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A Touch Of Zen (1971) - Imprint Asia #64
Special Features & Technical Specs:
Disc One - 4K UHD
- 2160p Ultra high-definition Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm camera negative
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
Disc Two - Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
- NEW Video essay by writer / film critic Camille Zaurin
- NEW Interview with film scholar Dr. Luke White
- NEW Interview with academic / author Victor Fan
- Trailer
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English Subtitles
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The Fate of Lee Khan (1973) - Imprint Asia #65
Special Features & Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEW Audio commentary by critic / author David West
- NEW Interview with author Leon Hunt
- Trailer
- More Special Features TBC
- Audio: Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono + DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + English Dub LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Aspect Ratio 2.39:1
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Optional English Subtitles
Bonus Disc - Blu-ray
- NEW Video essay by author / film critic Walter Chaw
- NEW Interview with writer / film critic Camille Zaurin
- NEW Video essay by film historian Tom Cunliffe
- NEW Video essay by independent film critic Tony Williams
- NEW Video essay by critic / historian Tony Rayns
Hardcover Booklet
An exclusive 100-page hardcover booklet featuring production stills and brand NEW essays from film critic Ryan Swen, film historian Tom Cunliffe, and independent film critic Tony Williams.