PRISON ON FIRE (1987) - IMPRINT ASIA #53
Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin-ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu’s mentor, is forced to confront his comrade’s enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Roy Cheung, and directed by Ringo Lam.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
Disc One - 4K UHD
- 2160p Ultra high-definition NEW Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
- NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
Disc Two - Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
- NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
- NEW “Bravery Behind Bars” – interview with Post-Production Manager Tony Chow
- NEW “Burning Ambitions” – interview with Production Manager Chan Lam
- NEW “Hong Kong Confidential: Inside 'Prison On Fire' with Author Grady Hendrix"
- NEW “Convicts and Convictions” – interview with Author and Critic David West
- Archival interview with director Ringo Lam
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
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PRISON ON FIRE II (1991) - IMPRINT ASIA #54
The rivalry between two Chinese prison factions heats up as a seasoned inmate forms an alliance that could cost him more than his freedom.
Director Ringo Lam returns alongside star Chow Yun-Fat in this turbulent sequel to the grimy original.
Special Features & Technical Specs:
Disc One - 4K UHD
- 2160p Ultra high-definition NEW Dolby Vision / HDR10 presentation on 4K UHD, restored from the original camera negative
- NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
Disc Two - Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration
- NEW Audio commentary by Hong Kong film critic James Mudge
- NEW “A Fiery Follow Up” – interview with editor Tony Chow
- NEW “Hong Kong Confidential: Inside ‘Prison On Fire II’ with Author Grady Hendrix"
- NEW “Stars Behind Bars” – interview with author / critic David West
- Archival interviews with director Ringo Lam
- Archival making-of featurette
- Archival interview with actor Chow Yun Fat
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio: Cantonese LPCM 2.0 Mono + Cantonese DTS-HD 7.1 Surround + Mandarin DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
- Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Optional English Subtitles from a NEW translation
Hardcover Booklet
An exclusive 60-page hardcover booklet featuring production stills and brand NEW essays on both films by Panos Kotzathanasis.
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