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Hero AKA Ying xiong (2002)
One man's strength will unite an empireDirector: Zhang Yimou
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"Making Of" featurette (23:59)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Extras:"Making Of" featurette (23:59)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
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Notes:The prologue & epilogue title cards are in Mandarin without subtitles.
The featurette is in Mandarin with burned-in Chinese (simplified) subtitles.
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Extras:"Behind the Scenes" featurette (10:41)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified) and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Notes:* A watermark "FACE" pops up for 30 seconds every 5 minutes in the upper left corner. The watermark is part of the subtitle coding, so it disappears if you choose no subtitles.
* The prologue & epilogue title cards are in Mandarin without subtitles.
* This is the DVD5 version without the DTS audio and featuring a shorter featurette.
* This disc suffers with a number of playback issues and the picture quality is noticeably inferior to the Edko release (although it does contain more picture information on all sides).
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Extras:"Behind the Scenes" documentary (62:12)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified) and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Includes a 20 page booklet.
* A watermark "FACE" pops up for 30 seconds every 5 minutes in the upper left corner. The watermark is part of the subtitle coding, so it disappears if you choose no subtitles.
* The prologue & epilogue title cards are in Mandarin without subtitles.
* Delivered in a wooden box (Limited Boxed Set).
* Appears to be PAL to NTSC sourced.
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Extras:"Hero Defined" featurette (24:00)
Interviews: (with Play All option) (13:23)
- Zhang Yimou (1:21)
- Jet Li (3:07)
- Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (1:55)
- Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk (1:03)
- Zhang Ziyi (1:12)
- Donnie Yen (1:23)
- Tan Dun (2:20)
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Subtitles:Norwegian and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Notes:"Hero Defined" is in English/Mandarin, with optional Norwegian and Swedish subtitles.
Zhang Yimou, Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, and Zhang Ziyi, interviews are in Mandarin, with optional Norwegian and Swedish subtitles.
Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, Donnie Yen, and Tan Dun, are in English, optional Norwegian and Swedish subtitles.
B-Roll is in Mandarin, with no subtitles.
Trailer is in English, with no subtitles.
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Extras:"Hero Defined" featurette (24:00)
"Inside the Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li" interview featurette (13:55)
"Storyboard to Film" - comparisons (5:17):
- Golden Forest
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Subtitles:English, English HoH and Spanish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"Behind the Scenes of Hero"
- 'Making of' featurette (24:02)
- 'The Music (interview with Tan Dun)' (2:41) (in English)
- 'The Costumes (interview with Emi Wada)' (5:13)
"At the Heart of Hero"
- 'The Shooting' featurette (4:54)
- 'The Actors (interview with Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung)' (14:38)
- 'The Photography (interview with Christopher Doyle)' (10:44)
- 'The Action Scenes (interview with Tony Ching Siu-tung and Thomas Shin)' (12:20)
- 'The Music (interview with Tan Dun and Thomas Shin)' (12:09)
- Animated Photo Gallery (5:01)
Blooper Reel (2:01)
Film/Storyboard Comparisons:
- 'The Iron Ring' (1:19)
- 'The Library' (0:16)
- 'The Forest' (0:55)
- 'The Lake' (1:49)
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer (french version: 2:31/English version: 2:29)
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
French DTS 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Easter eggs:On disc 2, select 'Bêtisier', go down and press enter to access a featurette with interviews of the actors discussing the meaning of the word 'Hero' (1:19)
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Extras:Cast and Crew Biographies with interviews:
- Jet Li (Nameless)
- Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Broken Sword)
- Donnie Yen (Sky)
Cast and Crew filmographies with interviews:
- Ziyi Zhang (Moon)
- Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow)
"Hero Defined: Making Of" featurette (24:02)
"Hero Special" featurette (13:11)
"Notes" - text information:
- Historical Background
- Production Notes
- The Look
"Storyboard To Film" - comparisons:
- Golden Forest
- Library
- Ring of Iron
- Lake
Theatrical Trailer (2:53)
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Subtitles:German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - "Director's Cut"
DISC TWO
Cast and Crew Biographies with interviews:
- Jet Li (Nameless)
- Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Broken Sword)
- Donnie Yen (Sky)
Cast and Crew filmographies with interviews:
- Ziyi Zhang (Moon)
- Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow)
"Inside the Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li" interview featurette (13:54)
"Hero Defined: Making Of" featurette (24:00)
"Hero Special" featurette (13:11)
"Notes" - text information:
- Historical Background
- Production Notes
- The Look
"Storyboard To Film" - comparisons:
- Golden Forest
- Library
- Ring of Iron
- Lake
Film Tap:
- The Fall
Theatrical Trailer (3:06)
Bonus Preview Trailers
DISC THREE
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Subtitles:German (Disc 2 Only)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:3-Disk Digipak (Limited Triple Disc Pack) with a booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Selected interviews (Zhang Yimou, Jet Li, Ziyi Zhang)
B-Roll
Photo Gallery
International Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Preview Trailers
DISC TWO
* Bonus Film - "Last Hero In China" (1.85:1 Anamorphic, Cantonese DD 5.1 with Dutch subtitles)
Selected interviews (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, Donnie Yen, Tan Dun, Emi Wada)
Documentaries (4):
- The Backstory
- The Action
- The Challenges
- The Magic
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Subtitles:Dutch
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes in a slipcover case.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Cast & Staff (text pages)
- Jet Li
- Tony Leung
- Maggie Cheung
- Zhang Ziyi
- Donnie Yen
- Zhang Yimou
- Bill Kong
- Christopher Doyle
- Emi Wada
- Tan Dun
Interview Clips
- Jet Li (3:17) (in Chinese with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Tony Leung (2:04) (in Chinese with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Maggie Cheung (1:12) (in English with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Zhang Ziyi (1:21) (in Chinese with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Donnie Yen (1:31) (in English with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Zhang Yimou (2:31) (in Chinese with burned in Japanese subtitles)
- Emi Wada (3:57) (in Japanese)
- Tan Dun (2:28) (in English with burned in Japanese subtitles)
DISC TWO
"Hero Defined" featurette (24:00) (in English and Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
"Behind the Scenes" featurette (6:09) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
Japan Interviews
- Jet Li (6:56) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Tony Leung (4:07) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Maggie Cheung (8:10) (in Chinese and English with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Zhang Ziyi (6:42) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Zhang Yimou (12:55) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Bill Kong (9:22) (in Chinese with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Christopher Doyle (4:13) (in English with burned-in Japanese subtitles)
- Emi Wada (7:03) (in Japanese)
Japan Press Conference (15:04)
Japan Premiere (12:29) (in Chinese and English with Japanese interpretation)
"Classic Scenes" photo gallery (5:39)
"Emi Wada Costume Transition"
- Nameless
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:30)
- Sky
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:13)
- Flying Snow
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:26)
- Broken Sword
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:21)
- Moon
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:23)
- King of Qin
-- Costume
-- Film Clip (0:33)
"Set Design Transitions"
- Calligraphy School
-- Sketch
-- Film Clips (0:42)
- Nameless' House Drawn Carriage
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:17)
- Bows
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:17)
- Horse Drawn Carriage
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:43)
- Inside the Calligraphy School (I)
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:11)
- Inside the Calligraphy School (II)
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:22)
- Calligraphy Sand
-- Sketch
-- Film Clip (0:26)
Location Map
- Yadan National Geological Park
-- Text Info
-- Film Clip (0:22)
- Huyanglin, Inner Mongolia
-- Text Info
-- Film Clip (0:22)
- Dangjinshan
-- Text Info
-- Film Clip (0:42)
- Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historical Interest Area
-- Text Info
-- Film Clip (0:21)
- Hengdian World Studios
-- Text Info
-- Film Clip (1:01)
Alternate End Credits (5:32)
Trailers & TV Spots
- Japanese Trailer 1 (1:56)
- Japanese Trailer 2 (2:04)
- International Trailer (2:22)
- Chinese Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spot A (0:16)
- TV Spot B (0:16)
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:The prologue & epilogue title cards are in Japanese and include optional Chinese and English subtitles.
DISC ONE includes English menus while DISC TWO includes Japanese menus.
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Extras:"Behind the Heroes: Making-Of" featurette (24 min)
Cast & crew filmographies and biographies with interviews
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Extras:"Making Of" featurette (22 minutes)
Photo Gallery
Biofilmography of Zangh Yimou and Cast
A Question of Honor: card game
- Making of (3 minutes)
- Trailer
Trailers:
- In the Cut
- The Missing Gun
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Subtitles:Bulgarian, English, Hungarian, and Spanish (Castilian)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Extras:"Hero Defined" featurette (24:02)
"Inside the Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li" interview featurette (13:56)
"Storyboard to Film" comparisons (5:17):
- Golden Forest
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- Ring of Iron
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Subtitles:English and English HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"Making-Of" featurette (24:00)
"Behind the Scenes" featurette
The Hero (Character & Interview/Crew Interview with Chinese and English subtitles)
Heroes Behind Hero Seminar:
- Cinematographic (10:44)
- Music (12:10)
- Action (12:20)
- Acting (14:38)
"Colours Behind Hero" featurette
Drafts of costumes, settings, storyboards and weapons
Photo Gallery
"The Journey to Hero" stills
Artwork & merchandise gallery
Theatrical Trailers:
- Chinese Trailer
- Hong Kong Trailer
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-ES 6.1
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Notes:The start & end title cards are subtitled but most of the extras do not have English subtitles.
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Subtitles:English, Mandarin (Simplified), and Mandarin (Traditional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete
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Notes:DTS audio track is full bitrate (1536 Kbps).
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
The Hero (Character & Interview/Crew Interview)
"Behind the Hero":
- Making of Hero (18 mins - no English subs)
- NG Cut (2:02 - Music Only)
- Behind the Scenes (Korean Subs only) (6:13)
"Storyboard to Film" - comparisons:
- Golden Forest (0:54)
- Library (0:15)
- Ring of Iron (1:19)
- Lake (2:48)
"Hero's Gallery":
- Journey to the Hero (5 / 0:31)
- Photo (1:43)
- Artwork Merchandise (2:36)
- Draft (2:49)
"Something about Hero":
- Heroes Behind Hero Seminar:
--- Cinematographic (10:44)
--- Music (12:10)
--- Action (12:20)
--- Acting (14:38)
- Colour Behind Hero (Korean Subs, English dialogue only for Christopher Doyle) (3:11)
Theatrical Trailers:
- Chinese Trailer
- Hong Kong trailer
6 TV Spots
"Hero Defined" featurette (English Voices, Burnt in English Subs and removable Korean subs) (24:01)
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Subtitles:Chinese, English and Korean
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:3-disc digipak with a booklet. The opening and ending text is in English. Main menus in English, but sub menus in Korean only.
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Extras:"Hero Defined" featurette (24:00)
"Inside the Action: A Conversation with Quentin Tarantino and Jet Li" interview featurette (13:55)
"Storyboard To Film" comparisons (5:17):
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Subtitles:English and English HoH
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OVERALL: Draw
Theatrical Version:
The Hong Kong 2-disc release has a DTS-ES 6.1 track with some lengthy extras.
The French, Dutch, Japanese 2-disc releases have a DTS 5.1 track with some differing exclusive extras.
Extended Version:
The Chinese Collector's Edition has a lengthy documentary with a DTS 5.1 track.
The Hong Kong release has a DTS-ES 6.1 track, but lacks extras.
The German Premium Edition has both versions, though it only offers a Dolby Digital 5.1 track and the theatrical version is only available on the DVD-ROM disc.
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CUTS:
- R0 China- Guang Dong Face - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (96:23 NTSC).
- R0 DTS China- Guang Dong Face - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (96:23 NTSC).
- R0 Extended Version China- Guang Dong Face - No Cuts - "Extended Version" (107:15 NTSC)
- R0 Extended Version - Collector's Edition China- Guang Dong Face - No Cuts - "Extended Version" (107:15 NTSC)
- R0 Norway / Sweden- Sandrew Metronome - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (94:38 PAL)
- R1 America- Miramax Pictures - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (99:03 NTSC)
- R2 France- Universal Pictures - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version"
- R2 Germany- Highlight - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (94:50 PAL)
- R2 Premium Edition Germany- Highlight - No Cuts - "Extended Version" (105:01 PAL) and "Theatrical Version" (98:50)
- R2 Collector's Edition Holland- Dutch Film Works - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (94:39 PAL)
- R2 Special Edition Japan- Big Time Entertainment - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (98:36 NTSC)
- R2 Scandinavia- Sandrew Metronome - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version"
- R2 Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts - "Theatrical Version" (94:12 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (95:26 PAL)
- R3 Hong Kong- Edko Films Ltd. - No Cuts "Theatrical Version" (98:30 NTSC)
- R3 Extended Version Hong Kong- Edko Films Ltd. - No Cuts - "Extended Version" (109:08 NTSC)
- R3 Ultimate Edition South Korea- Bitwin - No Cuts - "Theatrical Version" (98:34 NTSC)
- R4 Australia- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - "Theatrical Version" (95:21 PAL)
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Comparison added by David on 26/03/03
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 09/10/22UPDATE LOG:
23/05/22: Updated winner notes, movie-censorship.
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24/05/22: Added Spain and release years where possible.
09/10/22: Added Norway / Sweden.
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