REVENGE, the tragic Japanese Samurai classic from the screenwriter of HARAKIRI, is coming to The Masters of Cinema Series in its worldwide debut on Blu-ray, from a new 2K restoration. Also getting a Blu-ray release by Eureka is another classic Japanese movie SAMURAI REINCARNATION; a story of ninjas, magic swordsmen, evil assassins, and forbidden love, from the director of Battle Royale.
A cruel jidaigeki masterwork from director Tadashi Imai (CRUEL TALE OF BUSHIDO) and screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto, the writer of Masaki Kobayashi’s great masterpiece HARAKIRI, REVENGE is a lacerating attack on the absurdity and hypocrisy of feudal Japan.
An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of the low-ranking samurai Shinpachi (Kinnosuke Nakamura), leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan.
Available for the first time in the UK, the Masters of Cinema series is proud to present Tadashi Imai’s REVENGE in its worldwide debut on Blu-ray from a new 2K restoration.
SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES:
Limited Edition Slipcase (First print run of 2000 copies only) featuring artwork by Tony Stella | 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio | Newly translated English subtitles (optional) | Brand new interview with Tony Rayns | Brand new video piece by Jasper Sharp | PLUS: A collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film |
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In the aftermath of a failed rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada) is crucified but returns as a vengeance-filled demon with the power to resurrect the dead. Shiro uses his power to assemble a team of undead warriors—including legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (Ken Ogata)—and the only one who can stop them is the wandering samurai, Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba).
A spectacular chanbara fantasy epic from Kinji Fukasaku (BATTLE ROYALE), SAMURAI REINCARNATION makes its UK debut with a stunning 2K restoration as part of the Masters of Cinema series.
SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES:
Limited Edition Slipcase (First print run of 2000 copies) featuring artwork by Takato Yamamato | 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio | Alternate English dubbed audio | Optional English subtitles | Brand new audio commentary by Tom Mes | Brand new interview with filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku | Original Japanese trailer | PLUS: A collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film |
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