Release date: April 21, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
The best of Japanese action and suspense films with a trilogy from the director of Super Express 109
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K UHD & BLU-RAY
Director of the famous Super Express 109 aka The Bullet Train , out In 1975 , Junya Sato became the undisputed master of Japanese action and suspense cinema. Alternating between fast-paced thrillers and existential dramas, *Man Hunt: River of Rage * (1976), *Proof of a Man* (1977), and *Survival in the Wild* (1978) form an informal trilogy exploring the crisis of modern man grappling with failing social and political systems, much like his favorite actor, Ken Takakura, who is joined here by other stars such as American actor George Kennedy and Japanese actress Mariko Okada. Captivating and impactful, the "Man Hunt Trilogy" is available for the first time in 4K Ultra HD™ and presented in Dolby Vision™ [HDR10 compatible], also on Blu-ray !
Available as a 3-disc 4K UHD box set or 3 Blu-ray discs
Hard case + Digipack
New 4K restorations
Original versions with French subtitles
THE 3 FILMS
UHD 1 OR BLU-RAY 1: MANHUNT: RIVER OF RAGE (1976 – Colours – 152 min)
A Tokyo prosecutor, Morioka Fuyuto, is falsely accused of theft by several people. He is then forced to flee. An intense manhunt ensues, led by Detective Yamura, as Morioka tries to prove his innocence and discover who framed him…
UHD 2 OR BLU-RAY 2: PROOF OF A MAN (1977 – Color – 132 min)
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Inspector Munesue of the Tokyo police follows the killer's trail to New York. There, he is joined by Inspector Shuftan, and together they attempt to solve the crime …
UHD 3 OR BLU-RAY 3: SURVIVAL IN THE WILD (1978 – Colours – 144 min)
Special Forces officer Ajisawa leaves his paramilitary group to care for his adopted daughter, Yoriko, the sole survivor of a massacre for which he was responsible. Years later, Ajisawa is forced to return to the scene of the tragedy for his new job as a claims adjuster, where he is subsequently arrested for his alleged involvement. But the threat of prison is the least of his worries, as his former organization is searching for him …
SUPPLEMENTS
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH FABIEN MAURO
TRAILERS
. TEASERS
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3 BD 100 • MASTERS 4K • 2160/23.98p • HEVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
2.39 & 1.85 aspect ratios preserved • Color • Total Film Length: 428 minutes
3 BD • HIGH DEFINITION MASTERS • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
2.39 & 1.85 aspect ratios preserved • Color • Total Film Length: 428 minutes
Release date: April 21, 2026
