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The Protector Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

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Released: 4th May 2026. After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Jackie Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny Aiello) are sent to garner leads in Hong Kong, but the pair find themselves beset by the local police and crime boss, Harold Ko (Roy Chiao) who will stop at nothing in ensuring the continuity of his drug empire. // LIMITED EDITION // O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by Sean Longmore • 80-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Thorsten Boose, Will Blaik & interview with cinematographer Henry Chung • Double sided foldout poster // FEATURES // Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the Original 35mm Camera Negatives • Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible) • 4K (2160p) UHD presentations • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray discs also included • US/International Version [95 minutes approx] • Hong Kong Version (Jackie Chan’s personal edit) [92 minutes approx] • Japanese Extended Version [97 minutes approx] • 2.0 Stereo Soundtrack • 5.1 DTS-HD MA Remixed Soundtrack • English SDH Subtitles • Cantonese with English Subtitles [Japanese & HK cuts]  // EXTRAS // Brand new audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] • Audio Commentary by George Clarke & Mike Leeder [HK Cut] • [NEW] Mars Cheung on The Protector • Hard Edge: Interview with Writer/Director James Glickenhaus • Follow the Puck: Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin • A Tale of 2 movies with Steve Lawson: A side-by-side comparison of the HK cut and the US cut of the film • Archive Behind the Scenes Featurette • International Trailer • Japanese Trailer • Hong Kong Trailer • Japanese Teaser Trailer • Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong art

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  • Details

    Released:
    4th May 2026
    Category:
    Feature, Action
    Studio:
    88 Films
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5060710975079
  • Description

    After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Jackie Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny Aiello) are sent to garner leads in Hong Kong, but the pair find themselves beset by the local police and crime boss, Harold Ko (Roy Chiao) who will stop at nothing in ensuring the continuity of his drug empire.

    // LIMITED EDITION // O-Ring and Rigid Slipcase featuring artwork by Sean Longmore • 80-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Thorsten Boose, Will Blaik & interview with cinematographer Henry Chung • Double sided foldout poster

    // FEATURES // Brand-new 4K restorations in 1.85:1 aspect ratio from the Original 35mm Camera Negatives • Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible) • 4K (2160p) UHD presentations • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray discs also included • US/International Version [95 minutes approx] • Hong Kong Version (Jackie Chan’s personal edit) [92 minutes approx] • Japanese Extended Version [97 minutes approx] • 2.0 Stereo Soundtrack • 5.1 DTS-HD MA Remixed Soundtrack • English SDH Subtitles • Cantonese with English Subtitles [Japanese & HK cuts] 

    // EXTRAS // Brand new audio commentary by East Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & F.J. DeSanto [HK Cut] • Audio Commentary by George Clarke & Mike Leeder [HK Cut] • [NEW] Mars Cheung on The Protector • Hard Edge: Interview with Writer/Director James Glickenhaus • Follow the Puck: Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin • A Tale of 2 movies with Steve Lawson: A side-by-side comparison of the HK cut and the US cut of the film • Archive Behind the Scenes Featurette • International Trailer • Japanese Trailer • Hong Kong Trailer • Japanese Teaser Trailer • Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong art
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    95 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Cantonese, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 1.85:1, Stereo 2.0, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Behind the Scenes, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Hong Kong version: Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto (East Asian film experts); George Clarke and Mike Leeder, Documentaries: 'A Tale of 2 Movies With Steve Lawson', Interviews: James Glickenhaus (writer/director); Mark Irwin (cinematographer), O-Ring and rigid slipcase featuring artwork by Sean Longmore; Double-sided poster; Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong art; 92-minute Hong Kong version, 97-minute Japanese extended version, 104-minute extended version and 95-minute US/International version included; Mars Cheung on 'The Protector', Trailers
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