Sunset Warriors [Standard] (Blu-ray) (UK Import)

Directed by John Woo

Starring: Eddy Ko, Lam Ching-Ying, Philippe Loffredo, Cécile Le Bailly, Ma Ying-chun, Jang Il-shik
Contributors: John Woo, Peter Chan, Raymond Chow, Tang Siu-Lam, Kenichi Nakagawa
Studio: 88 Films
Genre: Action
Main Language: 'Sunset Warriors': Korean
Subtitles: English
Dubbing Language: 'Sunset Warriors'/'Heroes Shed No Tears': Cantonese
Region: Region B
Release Date: 27 Oct 2025
Originally Issued: 1984
No of Discs: 2
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 186 minutes

Description

Eddy Ko stars in the original cut of this Hong Kong action thriller written and directed by John Woo. A group of Chinese mercenaries led by Chan Chung (Ko) are hired by the Thai government to capture a ruthless drug lord. However, during the course of their mission they cross paths with a sadistic Vietnamese colonel who is tormenting a French journalist and his daughter.

When they intervene and Chan blinds him, the colonel vows revenge and now Chan and his men must race to escape while being pursued by both cartel forces and the colonel's soldiers. The cast also includes Lam Ching-Ying, Philippe Loffredo and Cécile Le Bailly.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Interviews: Tony Rayns (Asian film expert); Eddy Ko (actor).
• Commentary: 'Sunset Warriors': Frank Djeng (Asian cinema expert); 'Heroes Shed No Tears': Brandon Bentley (Asian cinema expert).
• Other Documentary: 'A Tale of Two Cuts'.