Eureka Entertainment is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated North American Blu-ray release of “A Queen’s Ransom,” the electrifying action thriller that combines martial arts mastery and high-stakes espionage. Set against the backdrop of a plot to assassinate the Queen of England, this film stars the iconic George Lazenby, Angela Mao, and Jimmy Wang Yu. Scheduled for release on May 28, this cinematic gem is presented in stunning clarity for the first time ever, thanks to a brand new 2K restoration.
Learn about “A Queen’s Ransom”
In this gripping martial arts classic, the Queen of England’s state visit to Hong Kong serves as the cover for a nefarious plan by a group of skilled mercenaries, led by an Irish Republican played by George Lazenby. The team, comprised of international talents including a Japanese explosives expert, a Thai boxer, a Filipino sniper, and a South Vietnamese veteran, aims to carry out a dramatic gold heist under the guise of an assassination attempt. Amidst the chaos, two police officials and a young socialite race against the clock to thwart the assassination and manage a refugee crisis that sees a young Cambodian princess among the influx to Hong Kong.
Directed and written by Ting Shan-hsi, known for “Rebel Boxer,” “A Queen’s Ransom” was produced by Golden Harvest, seeking to replicate the success of political thrillers like “The Day of the Jackal.” Eureka Classics proudly brings this film to Blu-ray with a 2K restoration, offering audiences a chance to experience the thrill and suspense in unprecedented quality.
This special edition release is packed with exclusive features, including a limited edition O-card slipcase and a collector’s booklet with new writing on the film, available for the first 2000 copies in each territory. Viewers can enjoy the original Hong Kong theatrical cut and the English language export cut, both in stunning 1080p HD from the new 2K restoration. Additional features include:
- Original Mandarin and optional classic English dub (Hong Kong theatrical cut)
- Classic English dub (Export version)
- Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Audio commentaries by Asian film expert Frank Djeng and action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema
- A brand new documentary featurette by martial artist and actor Michael Worth
- Reversible sleeve featuring original poster artwork
- Trailers
