Source: Third Window Films press release Official Movie Site: thirdwindowfilms.com/tokyo-fist (UK) Special Thanks to Adam Torel and Claire Marty Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-Ray and DVD re-release of TOKYO FIST (??????, Tokyo Fisuto, 1995), a film by Shinya Tsukamoto (TETSUO: THE IRON MAN, BULLET BALLET). One of the most talked-about Japanese cult films of all time makes its way onto blu-ray for the first time EVER with a brand new high definition transfer supervised by Shinya Tsukamoto! Once again Tsukamoto steps out from behind the camera and stars as Tsuda, an archetypal Japanese salaryman. He’s married to polite and compliant Hizuru (Kaori Fujii), the dictionary definition of an ideal Japanese wife. Their life is happy, at least on the surface, until Kojima (played by Tsukamoto’s own real life brother, Kôji), a friend from his past, shows up on the scene. As a pro boxer Kôji’s business is violence and even before the proverbial sand is kicked in Tsuda’s face we can already sense the wonder and jealousy with which he views his brother’s transformed body. Only once Kojima seduces Hizuru, revealing that he just doesn’t excel at physical violence, but mental and emotional brutality as well, does Tsuda get himself to the gym and into training so he can wreak his revenge with his fists.
Kaijyu Theatre presents a Shinya Tsukamoto Film Starring: Shinya Tsukamoto, Kaori Fujii, Koji Tsukamoto, Naoto Takenaka, Tomorowo Taguchi Music: Chu Ishikawa Photography: Shinya Tsukamoto Makeup: Kaori Sasaki Special Effects: Akira Fukaya Assistant Directors: Kaori Matsuyama, Kiyohide Ohtani Associate Producer: Kiyo Joo Story: Hisashi Saito Art Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Screenplay & Direction: Shinya Tsukamoto DVD Specifications Region: 2, PAL £10.59 Blu-ray Specifications Region: B £12.59 Release Date: November 25, 2013 Running Time: 87 Minutes Rating: 18 Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer Japanese Audio in 5.1 Surround Sound Removable English Subtitles Special Features: New high definition transfer restored from original negatives by Shinya Tsukamoto Collectable case with slip-case cover and reversible sleeve with new illustrations New interview with the Shinya Tsukamoto Clip from original concert New UK Trailer
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The Third Window Films brand was born in 2005 when its film-loving founders grew bored of the stream of worn-out shock horror vehicles from the Far East. Third Window Films works hard to bring you the wonderful world beyond long-haired ghost films and mindless Hollywood action copies, sourcing the finest works in new Far Eastern cinema. We strive to represent a rich variety of film genres, be they dramas, comedies, political satires, action or anything else in between. Expect everything from the unknown and cult to the off-beat and even the occasional mainstream masterpiece... or expect nothing but quality Asian cinema! Let Third Window Films be your window to the East!