From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Birth of the Dragon
Inspired By The Real And Controversial Fight Between The Greatest Icon Of Martial Arts Cinema Bruce Lee And Kung Fu Master Wong Jack Man
Available On Digital On November 7, 2017 And On Blu-ray™ And DVD On November 21, 2017
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most famous martial artists of all time face off in the enthralling, action-packed tale, Birth of the Dragon, arriving on Digital on November 7, 2017 and on Blu-ray™, DVD, and On Demand on November 21, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring remarkable performances from Philip Wan-Lung Ng (Once Upon a Time in Shanghai), Yu Xia (In The Heat Of The Sun) and Billy Magnussen (Bridge of Spies), the film combines intense kung fu action with a heartfelt story about personal humility and self-discovery. Birth of the Dragon on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital showcase thrilling bonus features that give audiences a closer look at how the actors effectively personified these legendary characters, as well as the expert action choreography behind the film's fight sequences.
Birth of the Dragon is not a biopic on Bruce Lee, but rather a modern take on the classic and beloved kung fu films of the past. It is inspired by the real yet controversial fight between a then up-and-coming Bruce Lee (Ng) and kung fu master Wong Jack Man (Yu). Set against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, many consider this epic showdown to be the battle that gave birth to a legend.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY™, DVD & DIGITAL:
- Becoming The Dragon: Learn how Philip Ng was able to embody an icon.
- Building the Story: Philip Ng and Xia Yu discuss the differences between their characters, and how their conflict forms the core of the story.
- The Stunts: Cast and filmmakers explain how each fight told its own story, and why the stunt choreography was so crucial.
- The Fight: See how the big fight was so important to the development of both its participants, and kung fu overall.
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Philip Wan-Lung Ng, Xia Yu, Jin Xing, Qu Jingjing, Ron Yuan and Billy Magnussen
Directed By: George Nolfi
Written By: Stephen J. Rivele & Christopher Wilkinson
Based on the Article: "Bruce Lee's Toughest Fight" by Michael Dorgan
Produced By: Michael London p.g.a, Janice Williams p.g.a., James Hong Pang, Leo Shi Young,
Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson
Executive Producers: David Nicksay, George Nolfi, Jason Blum, Michael J. Luisi, Helen Ye Zhong, Kelly Mullen
Casting By: Poping Auyeung, Joanna Colbert c.s.a.
Costume Designer: Aieisha Li
Music By: H. Scott Salinas & Reza Safinia
Edited By: Joel Viertel
Production Designer: David Brisbin
Director of Photography: Amir Mokri
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: November 21, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61193189/ 61194332 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for martial arts violence, language and thematic elements
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: November 21, 2017
Copyright: 2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 61193143/ 61194331 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for martial arts violence, language and thematic elements
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French (Canadian) Subtitles
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
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