Hollywood Bruceploitation in 4K Ultra HD? Shout! announces ‘Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story’ arriving in November
Posted on September 5, 2024 by JJ Bona
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)
On November 26th, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, a 1993 Bruce Lee biopic directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious), which is loosely based on Linda Lee’s 1975 book, Bruce Lee The Man Only I Knew.
The film stars Jason Scott Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber), Robert Wagner (Heart to Heart), Michael Learned (The Waltons), Nancy wan (The Wrecking Crew), Ric Young (The Corruptor) and Ong Soo Han (The King of the Kickboxers).
Based on true events, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is the incredible journey of the life, love and unconquerable spirit of the martial arts legend. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Bruce Lee (Jason Scott Lee, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2) realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer (Robert Wagner) and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one of the most charismatic action heroes in motion picture history.
Features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW! 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
- NEW! Presented In Dolby Vision
Audio Commentary With Director Rob Cohen
DISC TWO (Blu-ray):
- NEW! 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
- Audio Commentary With Director Rob Cohen
- Archival Introduction from Linda Lee Cadwell
- The Making of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Jason Scott Lee Screen Test
- Bruce Lee Interview
- Storyboards
- Production Photo Gallery
- Bruce Lee Photo Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
Another US title I would love to see get a release in the UK. Also, it’s worth noting that all the extras are the same that have been reused since the DVD days. Only the scan of the 35mm camera negative is new.
It’s UHD, so you can always import it if you want.
Sadly, that comes at a cost. According to Amazon.com, directly converted, the 4K is about £30. Once you add tax and shipping fees, it rises to £45! That’s a bit steep.
Now try importing a 4K from Japan
