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Offering a treasure trove of essential films from the explosive creative epicenter of Hong Kong, Shout Studios’ Hong Kong Cinema Classics aims to preserve these iconic films in their best possible presentation for fans new and old alike. On August 26, 2025, Hong Kong Cinema Classics presents CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY. Chow Yun-Fat (HARD BOILED, A BETTER TOMORROW), Sun Yueh (PAPA, CAN YOU HEAR ME SING?), and Danny Lee (THE KILLER) star in this sizzling, highly influential crime drama from director Ringo Lam (FULL CONTACT, PRISON ON FIRE, MAXIMUM RISK). Featuring a new 4K scan and a wealth of bonus features, CITY ON FIRE is a must-have for collectors, cinephiles, and action enthusiasts. Pre-order is now available at ShoutFactory.com and select participating online stores.
Synopsis
Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to his friends on the wrong side of the law. He wants out – and his commanding officer Inspector Lau reluctantly approves his resignation – but only after he completes one final assignment. Tasked with infiltrating a notorious gang of criminals, Chow bonds with their leader (Danny Lee, THE KILLER), building a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. But when a planned heist turns into a violent shootout with the law, the tension among the thieves heats up … and they begin to suspect there is an informant in their midst.
CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY Details
SKU: 826663255430
Release Date: August 26, 2025
SRP: $39.98
Discs: 2
Region: A
Run-time: 105 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Subtitles: English
CITY ON FIRE 4K UHD + BLU-RAY Bonus Materials
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
- Presented In Dolby Vision
- NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historians Frank Djeng And F.J. DeSanto
DISC TWO (Blu-ray):
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
- NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
- NEW "Burn it Down!" - Interview With Screenwriter Tommy Sham
- NEW "Hong Kong Confidential" - Inside CITY ON FIRE With Author Grady Hendrix
- NEW "Some Like it Hot" - Interview With Film Historian Ric Meyers
- NEW "Burning Rivalries" - Interview With Film Historian Kim Newman
- NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historians Frank Djeng And F.J. DeSanto
- Theatrical Trailer
- Image Gallery
For the upcoming Shout! Studios, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Archives, has been working diligently to remaster and restore several prized hits, all scanned in stunning 4K from the original camera negatives. The video and audio have been restored, and the subtitles have been newly translated. With fans in mind, Shout! Studios is currently producing a variety of bonus content for each physical media release for this numbered and deluxe home entertainment series. Upcoming physical media releases include Tsui Hark’s PEKING OPERA BLUES 4K UHD+ Blu-ray (HKCC #7), HONG KONG GLAMERS & GAMERS (HKCC #8-13), and A CHINESE GHOST STORY TRILOGY 4K UHD+ Blu-ray (HKCC #14-16).
About Shout! Studios
Shout! Studios is a multi-platform media company specializing in film and TV distribution, development, and production. The company has evolved with the changing entertainment landscape to excel in all forms of content distribution, including theatrical, digital streaming, broadcast and in-flight licensing, physical media, and more. Shout! Studios owns and manages a large portfolio of contemporary and classic feature films, series, animation, and documentaries. The company’s creative acquisition mandate has established it as a leading independent distributor, with partners and properties including Aardman Animations, ALF, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, Stephen J. Cannell Productions, the Roger Corman New Horizons Pictures Library, GKIDS, Studio Ghibli, ITV Studios, THE JOHNNY CARSON SHOW, LAIKA Studios, MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 (in partnership with creator Joel Hodgson), and SESAME STREET, alongside many others. Shout! Kids focuses on live-action and animated kids and family properties including anime, and the company releases genre and horror films and television shows under the Scream Factory imprint. Shout! Studios also operates the acclaimed streaming service Shout! TV and its family of FAST channels. The company produces, acquires, and distributes new films, including Shout! Studios’ original OLD HENRY (Tim Blake Nelson), LINOLEUM (Jim Gaffigan, Rhea Seehorn), WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT (Lily James, Emma Thompson, Shazad Latif), THE KILL ROOM (Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, Samuel L. Jackson), DRUGSTORE JUNE (Esther Povitsky), and the upcoming Viggo Mortensen-directed western THE DEAD DON’T HURT (Vicky Krieps, Viggo Mortensen). Shout! Studios is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Studios, visit ShoutStudios.com