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Eastern Condors AKA Dung fong tuk ying (Blu-ray) (1987)
An action film about a daring commando raid into Vietnam to destroy a munitions dump left behind by American marines...Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by film critic Tony Rayns (2024)
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Extras:"Meet the Filmmakers" 2024 interview with Sammo Hung (8:53)
"Evolution of a Legend" 2001 interview with Sammo Hung (8:34)
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" 2001 interview (17:28)
"Yuen Wah on Eastern Condors" 2001 interview (8:18)
"Eastern Condors Live!" an onstage performance from the 1987 Miss Asia Pageant! (13:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:14)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:14) -
Subtitles:Hong Kong Version: English (optional)
Export Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Hong Kong Version
Cantonese LPCM 1.0
Export Version
English Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515306317
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Notes:Includes a poster and an essay by Sean Gilman.
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by film critic Tony Rayns (2024)
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Extras:"Meet the Filmmakers" 2024 interview with Sammo Hung (8:53)
"Evolution of a Legend" 2001 interview with Sammo Hung (8:34)
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" 2001 interview (17:28)
"Yuen Wah on Eastern Condors" 2001 interview (8:18)
"Eastern Condors Live!" an onstage performance from the 1987 Miss Asia Pageant! (13:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:14)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:47)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:14) -
Subtitles:Hong Kong Version: English (optional)
Export Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Hong Kong Version
Cantonese LPCM 1.0
Export Version
English Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515306317
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Notes:Includes a poster and an essay by Sean Gilman.
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Extras:Sammo Hung Interview (in English w/ no subs - 16:52)
Yuen Wah Interview (in Cantonese w/ no subs - 7:37)
Trailer 1 (3:47)
Trailer 2 (2:33)
Trailer 3 (3:39) -
Subtitles:Chinese Traditional and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 EX -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by martial-arts cinema authority Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng -
Extras:"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (17:29)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (8:31)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (8:16)
Export Opening Credits (1:01)
Export Closing Credits (2:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:12)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:01)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:38)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:40) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Hong Kong Version
Audio Commentary by martial-arts cinema authority Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (17:29)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (8:31)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (8:16)
Export Opening Credits (1:01)
Export Closing Credits (2:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:12)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:01)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:38)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Export Version
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (17:29)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (8:31)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (8:16)
Export Opening Credits (1:01)
Export Closing Credits (2:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:12)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:01)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:38)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
DISCS THREE & FOUR (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Hong Kong Version
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Export Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 24 page booklet.
Available in 4 different Mediabook covers, available exclusively at Nameless Media. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Hong Kong Version
Audio Commentary by martial-arts cinema authority Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (17:29)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (8:31)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (8:16)
Export Opening Credits (1:01)
Export Closing Credits (2:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:12)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:01)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:38)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:40)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Export Version
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (17:29)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (8:31)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (8:16)
Export Opening Credits (1:01)
Export Closing Credits (2:49)
Teaser Trailer (3:12)
German Theatrical Trailer (2:01)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:38)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:40) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Hong Kong Version
Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Export Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a hartbox case, limited to 66 copies, available exclusively at Nameless Media.
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Iron-Fisted Monk
DISC TWO: The Magnificent Butcher
DISC THREE: Eastern Condors
*The Film - Hong Kong Version (98:24)
*The Film - Export Version (94:43)
Audio Commentary by martial-arts cinema authority Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema (on the HK version)
Audio Commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (on the HK version)
"Sammo Hung on Eastern Condors" interview (16:44)
"Sammo Hung on Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao" interview (6:04)
Interview with actor Yuen Wah (7:54)
Export Opening and Closing Credits (3:59)*
"Eastern Condors Live!" (13:46)
Teaser Trailer (2:39)
Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer (3:50)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (3:47) -
Subtitles:Hong Kong Version: English (optional)
Export Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Hong Kong Version
Cantonese LPCM 1.0
Cantonese (Alternate Dub) LPCM 1.0
English (Classic Dub) LPCM 1.0
English (Modern Dub) LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Export Version
English Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:*Labeled "Original Opening & Closing Credits" these are actually the original export English credits in fullscreen. The credits on the disc's export version are the Hong Kong version credits since the cut was reconstructed using the 2K master.
The classic English dub was created for the export cut. The version on the Hong Kong version is a hybrid which uses the modern dub for bits not included in the export cut.
The Hong Kong version's end credits freeze just as the helicpoter picking up the survivors appears in frame while the original export version freeze-framed just before it (the helicopter is in view on the disc's reconstructed export version). The vocals for the end title theme appear on the Cantonese and modern English dub track but not the classic one which features an instrumental version.
The first print run of 2,000 copies comes with a limited edition O-card slipcase and a 35-page booklet featuring new writing on all three films:
- The Iron-Fisted Monk Cast & Crew
- The Magnificent Butcher Cast & Crew
- Eastern Condors Cast & Crew
- "Holy Disorders" by James Oliver
- "Old Masters, Young Turks" by James Oliver
- "Missing in Action" by James Oliver
- Viewing Notes
- Production Credits -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian releases have both cuts of the film and some exclusive extras, though note the export version has lossy audio.
The UK release has both cuts of the film and some differing exclusive extras, though note the export version has lossy audio.
The German 4-disc and Hardbox Edition releases have both cuts of the film with lossless audio for both cuts, but lack the "Eastern Condors Live!" featurette found on the US/Canadian/UK releases.
The Hong Kong release has 7.1 audio, but has fewer extras and lacks the original mono. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - includes the Hong Kong version (98:47) and the export version (94:35), both with Fortune Star and Golden Harvest logos.
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts - includes the Hong Kong version (98:47) and the export version (94:35), both with Fortune Star and Golden Harvest logos.
- Blu-ray A Hong Kong- CMS Media - No cuts (97:52)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Nameless Media - No cuts - Hong Kong version (98:24)
- Blu-ray B 4 Disc Edition Germany- Nameless Media - No cuts - includes the Hong Kong version (98:24) and the export version (94:43), both with Fortune Star and Golden Harvest logos.
- Blu-ray B Hartbox Edition Germany- Nameless Media - No cuts - includes the Hong Kong version (98:24) and the export version (94:43), both with Fortune Star and Golden Harvest logos.
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Blu-ray B Three Films With Sammo Hung United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts - includes the Hong Kong version (98:24) and the export version (94:43), both with Fortune Star and Golden Harvest logos.
Previous UK releases were cut by the BBFC for a scene of animal violence which has been restored here. Statement from the BBFC: "Previous film and home entertainment versions of the film were subject to cuts on animal cruelty grounds in regard to a scene in which a snake's head is apparently pulled off. This version was submitted with the scene restored, along with an explanation from the film-maker that although part of the scene was filmed with a live snake, it was a dead reptile from which the head was torn. The onscreen evidence accords with these assurances and consequently this version of the work was passed uncut."
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 23/06/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 27/12/24UPDATE LOG:
23/06/11 : Initial entry.
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03/11/19 : caps-a-holic
27/12/24: Added US, Canada, Germany x3.
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