Knockabout (1979) - Eureka Classics (April 2022)

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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