Righting Wrongs / Above the Law

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Righting Wrongs Blu-ray

Surprised a thread hasn't been made yet for the US release (at least I can't see one), so I've decided to go ahead and start it.

https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collecti...ighting-wrongs



Martial Arts legend Yuen Biao stars as Ha Ling-Ching, a respected prosecutor who has always followed the rule of law, but has recently found himself frustrated by the ineffectiveness of the court system. Ha is pushed over the edge by the murder of a key witness in a trial along with the witness's entire family. Fed up with the court's inability to punish the guilty and protect the innocent, Ha decides to take the law into his own hands and eliminate those responsible for the murders. Soon, Ha's actions catch the interest of C.I.D. Senior Inspector Cindy See (Cynthia Rothrock) and her slovenly new partner known as Stink Egg (Corey Yuen). While trying to stop Ha, Cindy uncovers who is really behind the recent murders and the two must put aside their differences in order to take down the criminal organization before they go unpunished.

Heavily re-edited and released in different versions throughout the world, RIGHTING WRONGS - released in an English-friendly version under the title Above The Law - is one of the more infamous Hong Kong action films to be released in the 80s. Directed by prolific action director, Corey Yuen, RIGHTING WRONGS explodes with jaw-dropping fight choreography and features strong performances by Yuen Biao, Cynthia Rothrock, Corey Yuen, and Melvin Wong, along with scene-stealing fight cameos by Peter Cunningham and Karen Sheperd. Vinegar Syndrome is extremely proud to present RIGHTING WRONGS on Blu-ray, featuring three different cuts of the movie (including both the "darker" ending as well as the more "audience-friendly" ending) and loaded with a multitude of special features exclusive to this release, including the incredible THE BEST OF MARTIAL ARTS FILMS feature-length documentary from 1990 which includes several interviews and footage from the stars of RIGHTING WRONGS!

directed by: Corey Yuen
starring: Yuen Biao, Cynthia Rothrock, Melvin Wong, Karen Sheperd, Peter Cunningham, Corey Yuen
1986 / 96,100,92 min / 1.85:1 / Multi-Language Mono

Additional info (* = exclusively produced for this release):

3-disc Region A Blu-ray Set
Three different unaltered original feature-length presentations of the film, including: the original Hong Kong cut (96min) with Cantonese, English & Mandarin language tracks along with newly translated Cantonese-to-English subtitles; the extended and vastly different Mandarin language export cut (100min) with newly translated Mandarin-to-English subtitles; and the English friendly ABOVE THE LAW cut (92min).
"THE BEST OF MARTIAL ARTS FILMS (1990)" (91min) - feature-length documentary hosted by John Saxon and including footage and interviews with Cynthia Rothrock, Yuen Biao, Karen Sheperd, Jackie Chan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bruce Lee and many more!
Brand new commentary track with actress Cynthia Rothrock *
Archival commentary track with Cynthia Rothrock
Critical commentary track with martial arts film historians Mike Leeder and Arne Venema *
"Fighting Wrongs" (25min) - a brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock *
"Unscripted Justice" (35min) - a brand new interview with actress Karen Sheperd *
"Kung Fu Was The Equalizer" (20min) - a brand new interview with actor Melvin Wong *
"Fighting For Success" (20min) - a brand new interview with actor Peter Cunningham *
"The Vigilante" (17min) - an archival interview with star Yuen Biao
"Action Overload" (13min) - an archival interview with Cynthia Rothrock
"From the Ring to the Silver Screen" (19min) - an archival interview with Peter Cunningham
Video essay with film historians Samm Deighan and Charles Perks *
Cantonese and English theatrical trailers for RIGHTING WRONGS
Theatrical trailer for THE BEST OF MARTIAL ARTS FILMS
40-page perfect bound book with essays by film programmer Pearl Chan, author and martial arts historian Grady Hendrix and filmmaker/fan Simon Barrett *
Photo gallery
Reversible cover artwork
Newly translated English subtitles

[DukeTogo84]

Good idea for a thread. Can't wait to see how this one turns out, especially in comparison to the UK release.

[WorkShed]

Yup, I'm picking up both region releases

[MobFu72]

This will be mine !!!!!
I would love to see "Yes Madam" get a release as well!!!!
Great early Rothrock & Michelle Yeoh!!!!

[jwk94]

So between Vinegar and 88 who should I go with?

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by jwk94

So between Vinegar and 88 who should I go with?

88's extras haven't been announced yet, but some of the differences in cuts have been disclosed.

[Mindfather]

Subbed up and chubbed up

[monwobbbo]

cool love this movie.

[vinncent]

Originally Posted by jwk94

So between Vinegar and 88 who should I go with?

88...will have a fourth hybrid cut also via seamless branching

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by vinncent

88...will have a fourth hybrid cut also via seamless branching

lol

[fred25_Ca]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

lol

Not sure what's funny? It's a pretty cool feature. Eureka did the same for Millionnaire express and it was the best cut, imo.
As someone who's never seen Righting wrongs (but has wanted to for two decades now lol), the hybrid cut might be the best option.
I'm from Canada so I like to encourage labels from here when they put the effort into releasing quality products but I do prefer 88 films over VS. Not sure which one i'll get haha. It's nice to have a good choice, mind you. Either options seem like winners.

[stardragon9]

I got my copy preordered. I just hope that we will get some more of Cynthia's films on BR as well (such as China O'Brien, Lady Dragon, Rage and Honor and their sequels).

[Thomas Veil]

Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

Not sure what's funny? It's a pretty cool feature. Eureka did the same for Millionnaire express and it was the best cut, imo.
As someone who's never seen Righting wrongs (but has wanted to for two decades now lol), the hybrid cut might be the best option.
I'm from Canada so I like to encourage labels from here when they put the effort into releasing quality products but I do prefer 88 films over VS. Not sure which one i'll get haha. It's nice to have a good choice, mind you. Either options seem like winners.

The LOL was for his original post which was a lot more the usual choosing sides pissing contest which I hate. He changed it after I posted that. I say wait and see after they come out then decide which one seems better or get both if you like it a lot. Personally I just want the version I grew up with on VHS but to each his own.

[yulkka]

Who did the restoration?

[yulkka]

+ "THE BEST OF MARTIAL ARTS FILMS (1990)"

Nice bonus.

[yulkka]

Originally Posted by jkoffman

88's extras haven't been announced yet, but some of the differences in cuts have been disclosed.

It's about restoration.

[jkoffman]

Originally Posted by yulkka

It's about restoration.

Regular contributors to 88 and Eureka's Asian film releases had this to say in the 88 thread for the UK release:

Originally Posted by chen lung

I’m not involved in the VS release, but I’d say this: most likely the same restoration (overall), but possibly different mastering of the three versions on offer.

Originally Posted by Irongod2112

Vinegar Syndrome picture quality will probably be on par with the 88 Films release but we will definitely have better audio & yes there will be a Home Video Cantonese Mix featured on the HK CUT plus original theatrical Cantonese as well.
Not to even mention the Hybrid Cut.

[yulkka]

Usually Vinegar does its own restoration.

[FoulMouff]

Another day, another preorder. *sigh* Wallet has been feeling all these martial arts releases the last few years.

[Mushi Minion]

Originally Posted by Thomas Veil

The LOL was for his original post which was a lot more the usual choosing sides pissing contest which I hate. He changed it after I posted that. I say wait and see after they come out then decide which one seems better or get both if you like it a lot. Personally I just want the version I grew up with on VHS but to each his own.

Don't go in the UK thread. There are some very rustled jimmies in there over the Vinegar Syndrome release.