By 2026, Metropolitan Films and its label HK Films will continue to manage the Golden Princess catalogue, a renowned Hong Kong production and distribution company known for its influential lineup of Hong Kong films. With over a hundred iconic titles, this collection remains a cornerstone of HK cinema history.
If you're a fan of Hong Kong cinema, you're undoubtedly familiar with the HK Video label, which famously released DVD collections of all the classics by John Woo, Tsui Hark, and many other legendary figures of HK filmmaking.
Since 2025 in France, many of these treasured classics, originally released on DVD, are now making a comeback on the big screen in restored, high-quality versions thanks to recent remastering efforts.
Following the re-releases of A Toute Épreuve, The Killer or the Chinese Ghost Stories Trilogy, it's One Shot, One Kill that kicks off the lineup in 2026, starting February 4th.
We'll let you check out the trailer of the film to see the quality of the restoration (remember, it’s been over 35 years since its release):
Just like The Killer or Hard Boiled, Bullet in the Head is also regarded as a masterpiece by John Woo, although it gained recognition only later on. While his distinctive style is instantly recognizable, it's worth noting that this film is arguably his most personal and darkest work:
To bring this trio to life, John Woo assembled three iconic stars from Hong Kong cinema:
Synopsis : Hong Kong, 1967. As pro-communist protests shake the British colony, three friends—Ben, Frank, and Paul—struggle to get by despite their difficult social circumstances. When Ben is unwittingly turned into a hitman on his wedding day, he is forced to flee to Vietnam with his two friends. Thrust into the chaos of war, the three young men face devastating setbacks and humiliations, leading to a breaking point in their friendship...
