THE CHAMPIONS: Hong Kong Soccer Classic Scores A 2K Remaster For September U.S. Release On Blu-Ray From Eureka!
Brandy Yuen’s 1983 action sports comedy, The Champions, is coming to Blu-Ray from Eureka Entertainment. Yuen Biao heads the Golden Harvest classic whose production frame work hails from the celebrated Yuen Clan with Yuen Shun-yi (The Miracle Fighters) and Yuen Chun Yeung (Armour of God) behind the action and stunts.
Lee Tong (Yuen Biao, Dreadnaught) is a young farmer who has grown up in an isolated rural community. When an indiscretion lands him in hot water, he leaves his home in the countryside and heads for the big city – where he meets Suen (Cheung Kwok-keung, Eastern Condors), an urban soccer player who recognises Tong’s talent for the beautiful game and encourages him to try out for a pro team. But Tong’s first chance at sporting glory is scuppered by a rivalry with the narcissistic King (Dick Wei, Project A), who relegates the newcomer to cleaning up after his teammates. Having discovered a love for soccer, Tong soon accepts an offer to join a rival team – and the stage is set for a final confrontation with King on the pitch.
Eureka’s release of The Champions will signal its worldwide debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. The first print run of 2000 copies only (in each territory) will exclusively feature a limited edition O-card slipcase, and a collector’s booklet.
Pre-orders go up on August 20 with release dates set for September 24.
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