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Peking Opera Blues Limited Edition

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Released: 16th February 2026. Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings of comedy and frenzied expressionism to spectacular effect with 1986’s Peking Opera Blues. Beijing, 1913. In a time of violent turmoil when local tyrants vie for supremacy, three women’s lives converge in the local Peking Opera house. Together they hatch a revolutionary plan to stop president Yuan Shikai from reinstating the monarchy and proclaiming himself emperor. With the help of a righteous freedom-fighter and a disillusioned palace guard, the rebels must use all their wits and brawn to protect their democratic principles and save the emerging Chinese republic. Showcasing all of Tsui’s talent for visual spectacle and featuring captivating performances from Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh and Cherie Chung in the three leading roles, Peking Opera Blues is an explosive thrill ride presented here in a stunning 4K restoration and packed with extras. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation  Original lossless Cantonese mono audio  Optional lossless English mono audio  Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese audio and hard of hearing subtitles for the English audio  Brand new audio commentary by film critic James Mudge  An Opus for Peking: Starring in a Tsui Hark Classic, a brand new interview with actor Mark Cheng  An Operatic Achievement, a brand new interview with cinematographer Ray Wong Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Peking Opera Blues, a brand new interview with author and Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix Peking Provocations, a brand new interview with film critic David West  Peking History Blues, a brand new interview with historian and academic Dr Lars Laamann  Archival interview with star Sally Yeh  Archival interview with composer James Wong  Original theatrical trailer  Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Xinmei Liu  Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Camille Zaurin and Professor Jamie Zhao

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  • Details

    Released:
    16th February 2026
    Category:
    Feature, Foreign
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5027035029627

  • Description

    Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings of comedy and frenzied expressionism to spectacular effect with 1986’s Peking Opera Blues.

    Beijing, 1913. In a time of violent turmoil when local tyrants vie for supremacy, three women’s lives converge in the local Peking Opera house. Together they hatch a revolutionary plan to stop president Yuan Shikai from reinstating the monarchy and proclaiming himself emperor. With the help of a righteous freedom-fighter and a disillusioned palace guard, the rebels must use all their wits and brawn to protect their democratic principles and save the emerging Chinese republic.

    Showcasing all of Tsui’s talent for visual spectacle and featuring captivating performances from Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh and Cherie Chung in the three leading roles, Peking Opera Blues is an explosive thrill ride presented here in a stunning 4K restoration and packed with extras.

    LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
    • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation 
    • Original lossless Cantonese mono audio 
    • Optional lossless English mono audio 
    • Optional English subtitles for the Cantonese audio and hard of hearing subtitles for the English audio 
    • Brand new audio commentary by film critic James Mudge 
    • An Opus for Peking: Starring in a Tsui Hark Classic, a brand new interview with actor Mark Cheng 
    • An Operatic Achievement, a brand new interview with cinematographer Ray Wong
    • Hong Kong Confidential: Inside Peking Opera Blues, a brand new interview with author and Hong Kong cinema expert Grady Hendrix
    • Peking Provocations, a brand new interview with film critic David West 
    • Peking History Blues, a brand new interview with historian and academic Dr Lars Laamann 
    • Archival interview with star Sally Yeh 
    • Archival interview with composer James Wong 
    • Original theatrical trailer 
    • Image gallery
    • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Xinmei Liu 
    • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Camille Zaurin and Professor Jamie Zhao
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    105 minutes
    Original Language:
    Cantonese
    Extras:
    Language(s): Cantonese, English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 1.85:1, Mono, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: James Mudge (film critic), Image Gallery, Interviews: James Wong (composer); Sally Yeh (actor); Dr. Lars Laamann (historian/academic); David West (film critic); Grady Hendrix (author/Hong Kong cinema expert); Ray Wong (cinematographer); Mark Cheng (actor), Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Xinmei Liu, Trailers
    Manufacturer:
    Arrow Films
    [email protected]
    107 Cheapside | London | EC2V 6DN
    +44 782 183 3678

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