Hard Boiled (1992)
辣手神探
Action, Thriller, Crime • 2h 6m
Overview
A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.
Director: John Woo
Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Philip Chan, Phillip Kwok, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Kwan Hoi-San, Stephen Tung Wai, Bowie Lam, Bobby Au-yeung Chun Wah, Keith Ng Shui-Ting, Lau Kong, Michael Dinga, Perrie Lai Hoi-San, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban, Lo Meng, Lam Kai-Wing, John Woo, Jun Kunimura, Lee Yiu-King, Benny Lam, Wai-Sun Lam, Gilbert Lam Wai-San, Jameson Lam Wa-Fan, Jack Wong, Paco Yick Tin-Hung, Benny Lam Diy-Kuen, Jacky Cheung Chun-Hung, Derek Kwok Jing-Hung, Raymond Tsang Chau-Ming, Buffalo Tang Tai-Wo
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
3/29/2026
Additional Info
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was even more boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD, the shout was also padded;
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono and stripped to one channel. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was even more boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD, the shout was also padded;
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono and stripped to one channel. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
To
Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD.
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
3/29/2026
Best Video Release
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
3/28/2026
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3/27/2026
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Imprint 4K Blu-ray
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Imprint 4K Blu-ray
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
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Britain Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Correct grade and archival extras missing from the Shout Factory 4K Blu-ray
3/27/2026
Additional Info
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was even more boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD, the shout was also padded;
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono and stripped to one channel. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
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Criterion USA LaserDisc [CC1397L]: Original Cantonese mono.
Best Cantonese mono still was from Criterion LaserDisc, as the Shout one was even more boosted with clipping, with some filtering and losing dynamic range over the Criterion LD, the shout was also padded;
There’s no need for other Cantonese audio, as all 5.1 remixes are extremely bad and not worth including.
For English Dub the Shout offered the best, it was pure mono and stripped to one channel. All other 5.1 remixed of said dub are also terrible and offer no value, only less fidelity and more echo.
2/12/2026
Upcoming Release
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray upcoming
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Imprint 4K Blu-ray
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray upcoming
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray, Imprint 4K Blu-ray
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British Arrow 4K Blu-ray upcoming
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