Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Crime Story AKA Zhong an zu AKA New Police Story AKA Police Dragon AKA Police Story IV (1993)

R0 China - MXYS Extras: Theatrical trailer Bonus trailers for "Armour Of God II: Operation Condor", "Battle Creek Brawl", "Twin Dragons" and "The Young Master" Film synopsis Cast and crew biographies Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), English, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The English subtitles do not match the Cantonese language, only the Mandarin Special thanks to Rewind user MuDvAyNiAn for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Hong Kong - Chinastar Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: There's no 'Menus' at all on this release. Special thanks to Rewind user chen lung for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Hong Kong - Deltamac Extras: Original Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional) and English (all optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Reversable Cover. Special thanks to Rewind user chen lung for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Hong Kong - Mega Star Extras: Theatrical trailer Bonus trailers for "Armour Of God II: Operation Condor", "Battle Creek Brawl", "Twin Dragons" and "The Young Master" Film synopsis Cast and crew biographies Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), English, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The English subtitles do not match the Cantonese language, only the Mandarin Special thanks to Rewind user Terry-UK for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Malaysia - Mega Star Extras: Theatrical trailer Bonus trailers for "Armour Of God II: Operation Condor", "Battle Creek Brawl", "Twin Dragons" and "The Young Master" Film synopsis Cast and crew biographies Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), English, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The English subtitles do not match the Cantonese language, only the Mandarin Special thanks to Rewind user MuDvAyNiAn for providing the disc specifications Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Dimension Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Terry-UK for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Shout! Factory Extras: Deleted Scenes (6:24) Original Trailer (3:36) U.S. Trailer (1:40) Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: In a double feature with "The Protector". The optional English subtitles appear to have been synchronized to the Cantonese track (which is included on Shout's Blu-ray edition but not the DVD). Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Genius Products Collector's Edition, Dragon Dynasty Commentaries: Audio Commentary with Director Kirk Wong and Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan Extras: "A Journey To The Underworld": An Interview with Director Kirk Wong (29:20) "From The Page to the Silver Screen": An Interview with writer Teddy Chen (12:14) Deleted Scenes w/ Play All (6:22) - "Can't Stop the Music!" (2:32) - "Racket Rage" (2:21) - "The Man in the Mirror" (1:29) Trailer Gallery: - Original Theatrical trailer - US Promotional Trailer Subtitles: English, Spanish and English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Disc loads up with trailers for "Hard-Boiled", "Police Story" and "Police Story 2". Slightly zoomed in compared to the Joy Sales release. Special thanks to Rewind user DangerousLeeHandsome for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Splendid Extras: Bonus trailers for other Splendid releases Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Case type: Jewel Case Notes: German title - "Hard to Die". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Splendid Extras: Jackie Chan Biography/Filmography Image Comparison (Before and After) Promotional Trailer Subtitles: No Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: German title - "Hard to Die". Special thanks to Rewind user chen lung for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Universal / Fortune Star Extras: New and original Trailers Photo Gallery and Slideshow Kirk Wong interview (in Cantonese with removable Japanese subs) Bonus trailers for 'New Fist of Fury', 'The Canton Godfather' (Miracles), and 'Hand of Death. Subtitles: Japanese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese DTS 5.1 Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user DangerousLeeHandsome for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Hong Kong Legends Commentaries: Audio commentary with Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan Extras: Interview gallery with action director Bruce Law and scriptwriter Teddy Chen Bonus trailers for "The Avenging Fist", "Bichunmoo", "My Lucky Stars", "Project A 2", "The Swordsman" and "The Young Master" Subtitles: Dutch and English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The opening title (Crime Story) on this release is not the original one, but newly created for this DVD. The intended blue tone has been muted. Special thanks to Rewind user saminwigton and chen lung for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Fortune Star Extras: Original Movie Trailer New Edited Movie Trailer An interview with Kirk Wong Deleted scenes Photo Galleries Confidential File Subtitles: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese DTS 5.1 Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 original mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a booklet displaying the original Crime Story posters. Special thanks to Rewind user gasterpod for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Korea - Tae Won Entertainment / Fortune Star Extras: New Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Photo Gallery and Slideshow An Interview with Kirk Wong (in Cantonese w/Korean subs) Promotional Trailers Subtitles: English and Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): Cantonese DTS 5.1 Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user estebon_spielbergo for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Hong Kong Legends Commentaries: Audio Commentary by Bey Logan Extras: Interview with action director Bruce Law Interview with scriptwriter Teddy Chen Original UK Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Bonus Trailers for "Bruce Lee: The Man The Legend", "Project A 2", "Game of Death", "Scorpion King", and "Dragon From Russia" Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user HamishT for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

Between the R1 CE, R2 UK and R4 Australian releases for additional extra features, or the R3 HK release for the deleted scenes and a DTS track. The R2 Japanese release is almost the same as the HK release, but doesn't have any English subtitles.

General Note:
All DVD's except R1 (Dimension) presents the original Hong Kong version of the film.
CUTS:
- R0 China- MXYS - No cuts
- R0 Hong Kong- Chinastar - No known cuts.
- R0 Hong Kong- Deltamac - No known cuts.
- R0 Hong Kong- Mega Star - No cuts
- R0 Malaysia- Mega Star - No cuts
- R1 America- Dimension - Yes as follows (thanks to Estebon_Spielbergo)
  1. The very first line of dialogue in the movie where the kidnappers are discussing the night's winning lottery numbers is cut.
  2. A scene towards the end where the kidnappers throw Teddy Wang overboard in an attempt to drown him is cut.
  3. After Teddy Wang is re-united with his wife they get into a car and leave. The following scene where she runs out of the car to thank Jackie is cut.
  4. Immediately following that, a scene where Jackie burns Teddy's wallet and throws it into the water is cut.
  5. Lastly, there is onscreen text featuring an epilogue/disclaimer that is cut.
- R1 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (107:04 NTSC)
- R1 Collector's Edition, Dragon Dynasty America- Genius Products - No cuts. (107:18 - NTSC)
- R2 Germany- Splendid - No cuts
- R2 Germany- Splendid - No known cuts.
- R2 Japan- Universal / Fortune Star - No cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No cuts, but edited title screen, see notes above.
- R3 Hong Kong- Fortune Star - No cuts.
- R3 Korea- Tae Won Entertainment / Fortune Star - No Cuts
- R4 Australia- Hong Kong Legends - No cuts.
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Comparison added by David on 06/08/02
Comparison last updated by Samuel_Scott on 10/04/16

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Crime Story AKA Zhong an zu AKA New Police Story AKA Police Dragon AKA Police Story IV (1993)

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