Heart of Dragon (1985) Deluxe Edition 4K UHD (88 Films)

[cooey]

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Release date: 29th September 2025

World-famous for their action and derring-do, old friends Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung teamed up for a film that shows there's much more to them than brawling.

Jackie plays a good-hearted cop looking after his learning-disabled brother Danny, played by Sammo, but doesn't always succeed in keeping him out of trouble. When Danny is taken as a hostage, his brother will risk everything - his career and even his life –-to rescue him, throwing it down as only Jackie Chan can.

Made the same year as Police Story, Heart of Dragon was a change of pace for the great action artists, giving them a chance to show of their acting chops as well as their stunt skills - even if they don't ignore the latter! 88 Films are proud to present this Worldwide 4K premiere of a Hong Kong classic.

LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES

- Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore
- Double-sided foldout poster
- 6 replica lobby cards
- 80-page fully illustrated book featuring articles by C.J. Lines, Matthew Edwards, Fraser Elliott

SPECIAL FEATURES

- BRAND NEW 4K Remaster from the original negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160P) in 1.85:1 aspect ratio
- Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 compatible)
- High Definition (1080P) Blu-Ray(TM) in 1.85:1 aspect ratio also included
- 2 Versions of the film - Hong Kong Cut Cut [91 Mins] and Japanese Extended Cut [99 Mins]
- [Hong Kong Version] Cantonese Mono with newly remastered English subtitles and Classic English Mono Dub
- [Japanese Extended Version] Cantonese Japanese Soundtrack, Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack
, Cantonese HK theatrical Soundtrack with Japanese Soundtrack for parking lot fight scene, Cantonese with HK soundtrack & the Japanese songs
, Classic English dub hybrid with Cantonese for the extra Japanese scenes

- Audio Commentary by David West
- The First Mission - Making of Special [48:41 mins]

- The First Mission - Behind the Scenes - Special video for the pre-release event
- [Archive] Interview with Jackie Chan
- [Archive] Interview with Rocky Lai

- [Archive] Interview with Sammo Hung

- [Archive] Interview with Sammo Hung 2
- [Archive] Interview with Arthur Wong
- Hong Kong Trailer

- English ‘Raging Force’ Trailer

- Fortune Star Trailer

- Japanese Teaser Trailer #1

- Japanese Teaser Trailer #2

- Japanese Theatrical Trailer

[hipsofjw]

No way! I have a bit of a soft spot for this film. Sammo's performance is incredibly misguided, but I do think it has its heart in the right place and is actually quite touching at points. The real star of the show is the action pieces. Some of Jackie's best. So excited that this is getting the UHD treatment.

[cooey]

More pre-order links added to the OP. Missing that HMV code right about now

[Jackie Scanlon]

Originally Posted by hipsofjw

Sammo's performance is incredibly misguided

I would suggest for a HK film of this vintage his performance and the portrayal of the character in the script is extremely sensitive and empathetic.

[hipsofjw]

Originally Posted by Jackie Scanlon

I would suggest for a HK film of this vintage his performance and the portrayal of the character in the script is extremely sensitive and empathetic.

Agreed

[BigDmo531]

Where is Wheels on Meals?! Come on 88 Films, give the people what they want!

[StarDestroyer52]

Originally Posted by BigDmo531

Where is Wheels on Meals?! Come on 88 Films, give the people what they want!

Eureka.

[Alexcap]

Eureka may have the rights to the film but just like Project A 1&2 i don't think Eureka are interested releasing wheels on meals in 4K UHD.

[Telemachus]

Bro, no way. I am more than happy with my Arrow set and this became one of my favorite Sammo films after seeing it, but I think this may be the first UHD upgrade I skip, it's way too expensive now and I need to stick to buying films for the first time. Very nice cover though. This is a very well done film, it's funny, touching, good stunts and action, the Jackie/Dick Wei fight near the end is one of the highest energy fights in any HK film. Before I even saw this I thought Sammo was doing some sort of Simple Jack impression but he's not, it's pretty accurate and nothing in it is in bad taste. The kids in this are also hilarious, especially the fat kid who makes Sammo pretend to be his dad at school. Japanese cut is a must but with the HK music track. Maybe if Arrow does this later in the US I will think about punting for an upgrade.

[CrimsonLegionVMCXIX]

I was going to buy the Arrow US version, but just may wait and buy this one instead.

[Alexcap]

definitely going to double dip on this one because it would go nicely with the other jakie chan 4K UHD film releases that i've got.

[cooey]

Originally Posted by Alexcap

Eureka may have the rights to the film but just like Project A 1&2 i don't think Eureka are interested releasing wheels on meals in 4K UHD.

I do wonder why Eureka appear uninterested in revisiting these movies in 4K. It's clearly working well and making money for 88...

[cooey]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Bro, no way. I am more than happy with my Arrow set and this became one of my favorite Sammo films after seeing it, but I think this may be the first UHD upgrade I skip, it's way too expensive now and I need to stick to buying films for the first time. Very nice cover though. This is a very well done film, it's funny, touching, good stunts and action, the Jackie/Dick Wei fight near the end is one of the highest energy fights in any HK film. Before I even saw this I thought Sammo was doing some sort of Simple Jack impression but he's not, it's pretty accurate and nothing in it is in bad taste. The kids in this are also hilarious, especially the fat kid who makes Sammo pretend to be his dad at school. Japanese cut is a must but with the HK music track. Maybe if Arrow does this later in the US I will think about punting for an upgrade.

If you like it so much then you should be buying it

[Telemachus]

The Eureka Meals disc is already a 5/5 presentation not sweating an upgrade on that, same with Armour of God, yet I have not owned Operation Condor yet so gladly bought it, some of these are becoming a stretch for me with only a video upgrade on ones I already own. I like to collect smarter, not harder. Glad I had yet to buy Project A. But I bought the Arrow Heart of Dragon in 2024, flipping would just be stupid for me. I am holding out for things like SITES and Drunken Master, or first time films Who Am I/Thunderbolt. Exact reason I didn't take the Eastern Condors Criterion bait. As it is guess I will officially stop buying any 88 Films Blu rays now.

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

As it is guess I will officially stop buying any 88 Films Blu rays now.

For what it's worth I doubt most of their output will see 4K upgrades in the near future. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are guaranteed sellers. Even a masterpiece like Eastern Condors only has a 2K master.

[Dellers]

I'd rather take a standard edition at this point. Space is becoming a big issue for me. Even regular UK releases are bad enough since I can only fit 11 in the same space as 15 Nordic or US releases, but each special edition equals two regular UK movies.

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by Dellers

I'd rather take a standard edition at this point. Space is becoming a big issue for me.

Same. I love these 88 boxes, but I basically sold all my VinSyn VSUs for space and now have about 10+ 88 Films limiteds taking it back up again. I probably will not upgrade anything I already own in standard plain case/slip from Arrow/Eureka or 88.

[navydavey]

Originally Posted by cooey

I do wonder why Eureka appear uninterested in revisiting these movies in 4K. It's clearly working well and making money for 88...

Has it been confirmed that Eureka still have the UK rights?

Maybe 88 Films will get the UK rights soon enough and release them in 4K?

I do wish these 88 Films 4k upgrades included some new extra features though (like their Project A set did), this one does include a new audio commentary, but unfortunately I personally I never listen to those so there's less incentive for me to upgrade.

[iLuv3M3]

Wait, does the Arrow version have the hybrid English dub/ original audio for the extended version also?

I have the Arrow release but other than the 4K wondering if I really need to double dip.

[saturnhst]

Originally Posted by iLuv3M3

Wait, does the Arrow version have the hybrid English dub/ original audio for the extended version also?

I have the Arrow release but other than the 4K wondering if I really need to double dip.

It does. Arrow also has the Frank Djeng & FJ DeSanto audio commentary which this 4K and the previous UK Blu-ray doesn't have.

The David West audio commentary seems to be the only new addition to the 4K.