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The Big Boss Limited Edition (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray]

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The Big Boss 4K Ultra HD marks the explosive debut that transformed Bruce Lee from television actor into an international cinematic icon. Released in 1971 and immediately dominating the Hong Kong box office, this raw and ferocious martial-arts thriller announced a new era for action cinema and redefined the kung fu film for generations to come.

Lee stars as Cheng Chao-on, a quiet laborer who travels to Thailand to work at an ice factory alongside his relatives, bound by a promise to renounce violence. When workers begin disappearing and a drug-smuggling operation is uncovered, Cheng is forced to abandon his vow and unleash his legendary fighting prowess. Directed by Lo Wei, The Big Boss is a landmark of Hong Kong cinema, showcasing Lee’s physical intensity, screen presence, and revolutionary approach to martial arts choreography. This limited edition Arrow release presents the film in stunning 4K alongside the fully restored 110-minute Mandarin Cut that originally shocked audiences in 1971.

directed by: lo wei
starring: bruce lee, maria yi, james tien
1971 / approx. 99–110 min / 2.35:1 / mandarin, cantonese, english mono

Language: mandarin, cantonese, english

Product Details

Format
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • Blu-ray

Included Blu-ray Region

Region Free

Label

Arrow Video

Special Features

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION FEATURES
  • region free 4K ultra hd and blu-ray
  • 4K (2160p) ultra hd presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • restored by Arrow Films from the original negative
  • original restored Mandarin, English, and Cantonese mono audio
  • alternate Japanese English dub with unique score
  • English subtitles and optional English SDH subtitles
  • two feature-length commentaries by David Desser and Brandon Bentley
  • alternate versions: English Export Cut and U.S. Theatrical Cut
  • Return to Thailand – documentary exploring original filming locations
  • deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary
  • The Not-Quite-Biggest Boss – video essay on lost footage
  • archive interviews with Lau Wing and Tung Wai
  • Bruce Lee vs. Peter Thomas – music analysis video essay
  • alternate credits sequences
  • extensive trailer and image galleries
DISC TWO – THE BIG BOSS: THE MANDARIN CUT
  • 4K ultra hd presentation of the original 110-minute Mandarin Cut
  • original lossless mono audio
  • English subtitles
  • Axis of English – video essay on dubbing across Lee’s early films
  • unrestored raw scan of the Mandarin Cut (1080p)
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
  • illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Walter Chaw
  • reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella
The Big Boss Limited Edition (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray]

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