Cult classic Tokyo Fist (1995) has recently been remastered by its director Tsukamoto Shinya, and the newly restored high definition version will have its World Premiere on October 12 at the Sci-Fi London Oktoberfest. It will be part of a double-bill along with the restored version of Tsukamoto's Tetsuo: The Iron Man. Following the big screen premiere, the film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK on November 25.
Businessman Tsuda runs into a childhood friend Tajuki on the subway and learns that Tajuki is working as a semi-professional boxer. In time, Tsuda begins to suspect that his 'old friend' maybe having an affair with his fiancé, Hizuru.After an altercation that leaves him badly hurt, Tsuda begins training rigorously to get his revenge, leading to an extremely bloody, violent confrontation.Tsukamoto's surreal visions are extreme and blood-soaked nightmares that are rarely paralleled in other world cinema.
In advance of the upcoming big screen premiere and Blu-ray / DVD release of Tokyo Fist, Third Window Films have cut a brand new trailer, and it looks good. Check it out below!