Knockabout (1979) - Eureka Classics (April 2022)

[yoloswegmaster420]

Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) alongside Hung himself.

Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their luck conmen. After getting soundly defeated by the kung fu master, Silver Fox (Lau Kar-wing), the brothers realise it would be in their own self-interest if they learn how to fight, and they ask him to train them. Unfortunately, their new master is actually a ruthless killer, and when the brothers realise this, one of them is murdered. To get revenge, the surviving brother must learn a unique form of kung fu from an unlikely source, a beggar who just happens to be a master fighter!

Featuring one of the greatest action finales in the history of Hong Kong cinema, Knockabout is yet another classic of martial arts filmmaking from the legendary Sammo Hung, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration.

Special Features:

Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]

Reversible sleeve design featuring original poster artwork

Two versions of the film presented in 1080p on Blu-ray from 2K restorations (Original HK Theatrical cut and the shorter Export Cut)

Original Cantonese mono audio

Optional English dubbed audio

Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release

Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)

Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema

Archival interview with Sammo Hung

Archival interview with Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan

Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style kung fu

Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style kung fu

Trailers

A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies]

*All extras subject to change

[rapta]

Just had a thought - would a mod be able to merge the existing threads for these HK Eureka Classics titles? Might make more sense than separate threads for every release.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by rapta

Just had a thought - would a mod be able to merge the existing threads for these HK Eureka Classics titles? Might make more sense than separate threads for every release.

Would be better to do a seperate thread for "Hong Kong Legends" titles on BD. Would make more sense & kill 2 birds etc. That way the thread starter could keep a complete list seperated by company that has released it etc.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by fatboyslim142

Would be better to do a seperate thread for "Hong Kong Legends" titles on BD. Would make more sense & kill 2 birds etc. That way the thread starter could keep a complete list seperated by company that has released it etc.

True, a lot are released by 88 Films and Arrow too now. Just think it would tidy up the UK section a bit. Also make things easier for HK fanatics!

[splintersan]

How is this one? Completely unfamiliar with it but I do enjoy Sammo and Yuen.

[Irongod2112]

Originally Posted by splintersan

How is this one? Completely unfamiliar with it but I do enjoy Sammo and Yuen.

One of my all time favorites!! Cant go wrong buying this one.

[fatboyslim142]

Originally Posted by rapta

True, a lot are released by 88 Films and Arrow too now. Just think it would tidy up the UK section a bit. Also make things easier for HK fanatics!

There are 105 films, including 4 documentaries (not counting the "An Introduction To Hong Kong Legends" one) that HKL released during their existance & it would be great to have a dedicated thread for the titles on BD. Would help people out that way & hopefully somewhere make note of which ones are CUT & by how much etc.

Could also pin it in the top bit of the UK thread.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Legends

[Pochacco]

Eureka in 2022... bleeding me dry of money

Glad to see that their April HK releases will feature proper original artwork reversible covers!

[Sommerswerd]

Originally Posted by Pochacco

Eureka in 2022... bleeding me dry of money

Glad to see that their April HK releases will feature proper original artwork reversible covers!

It doesn't seem like the actual original HK poster artwork on the reversible cover though. The image is from the original poster but the English title text appears to be added to match the title text on the new artwork.

[StarDestroyer52]

Bought both this and Dreadnaught. Keep the HK titles coming, Eureka.

[BiggusDickus]

Originally Posted by StarDestroyer52

Bought both this and Dreadnaught. Keep the HK titles coming, Eureka.

Me too, plus The Odd Couple.

[Irongod2112]

Eureka's promo trailer is up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6xB...ature=youtu.be

[Pochacco]

Originally Posted by Sommerswerd

It doesn't seem like the actual original HK poster artwork on the reversible cover though. The image is from the original poster but the English title text appears to be added to match the title text on the new artwork.

I can live with that. Even Warriors Two and The Prodigal Son had the English titles on the posters albeit very small.

I notice that Eureka have listed the Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang twice on their site - I expect this is a typo as opposed to two separate interviews?

I can't recall ever seeing the Export Cut so it'll be interesting to watch

[grim_tales]

I never knew there were 2 cuts of the movie.

[Irongod2112]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

I never knew there were 2 cuts of the movie.

The Export Cut was actually my first experience watching the film. The very rare Japanese laserdisc had the export version with the
Classic English Dub. Of course the uncut Cantonese version is way better but this particular English dub is alot of fun!

[Mr. Chaverria]

**** Me.

I've never seen this one. *sobbing uncontrollably* Ya'll mother****ers are killing me with all this goddamn Kung Fu tomfoolery. I love all this stuff but my bank account hates the shit out of me.

I'm glad I make good money but goddamn is this a golden era for the genre on this format.

[darkness2918]

This is a day 1 buy

[reason108]

Pre-ordered!

[splintersan]

Originally Posted by Irongod2112

One of my all time favorites!! Cant go wrong buying this one.

Thanks, looks like you're a big fan of both this and Dreadnaught. I'm a little weary of Dreadnaught based on there being animal cruelty but I may give it a go.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Originally Posted by splintersan

Thanks, looks like you're a big fan of both this and Dreadnaught. I'm a little weary of Dreadnaught based on there being animal cruelty but I may give it a go.

What's the animal cruelty?

That shit always weirds me out that people thought it was okay to do either. Freaking John Woo even did it for Red Cliff, it blemishes how much I love it too.