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Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD release: ‘The Bodyguard From Beijing’
By Phil Mills | Jul 10, 2024
88 Films are bringing the 1994 Hong Kong action movie ‘The Bodyguard From Beijing’ (中南海保鑣 / The Defender) to UK Blu-ray and 4K UHD on August 26, 2024.
Directed by Corey Yuen Kwai, the film revolves around a Beijing bodyguard who travels to Hong Kong at the request of a wealthy businessman to protect his girlfriend. The cast includes Jet Li, Christy Chung, Kent Cheng, Collin Chou, and Joey Leung.
Synopsis: A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness. Complications arise when the bodyguard and the witness must confront their deep feelings for one another.
Features:
• New 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives in UHD or HD
• Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible)
• Cantonese Mono
• Optional English Subtitles
• Audio commentary by Frank Djeng
• Interview with writer Gordon Chan
• Original Trailer
• Reversible sleeve featuring original poster & new art by Sam Green
• Region: B
‘The Bodyguard From Beijing’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.
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