Bloodsport | SteelBook | 4K UHD (Capelight Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: August 21, 2023
On August 21, 2023, Capelight Pictures/Altitude Films is releasing the 4K UHD Blu-ray (UK) for Bloodsport, a 1988 cult martial arts film directed by Newt Arnold (Blood Thirst) and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water).
In his youth, American Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) was taught the art of ninjitsu by Japanese martial arts master Senzo Tanaka. When he finds out Tanaka is dying, Dux travels to Hong Kong in his honor to participate in the Kumite – a secret full-contact competition in which fighters from all over the world put their lives on the line. He has only one goal in mind; to leave the arena as the winner.
Bloodsport also stars Donald Gibb (Revenge of the Nerds), Leah Ayres (Walker, Texas Ranger), Norman Burton (Diamonds Are Forever), Forest Whitaker (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Bolo Yeung (Enter the Dragon), Philip Chan (Hard Boiled) and Michel Qissi (Kickboxer).
The upcoming release will come in three different designs ( V1 | V2 ), one of which is a limited edition SteelBook.
Features:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- An Uppercut Into the Action Movie A-List – A Knock out Interview with Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Blood Writes – Writing a Cannon Classic with Sheldon Lettich Wham! Bam! Thank You, Van Damme! – Back in The Ring with Director of Photography David Worth
- A Sporting Chance – Blood, Sweat, and Stunts with Paulo Tocha
- Tunes to Tap Out To – The Music of Paul Hertzog
- Audio Commentary with Sheldon Lettich, Paulo Tocha and James Bennett
- Theatrical Trailer
- 24-page illustrated booklet
This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
