THE BULLET TRAIN 'The near miss with 'Down' train 109' Clip

Ken Takakura stars as a mad bomber who plants a device on a high-speed Japanese train, programmed to detonate if the train's speed drops below 80 kilometres per hour. The trains conductor (Sonny Chiba) must keep the train moving whilst the police track the madman down.

Most well-known for inspiring the 1994 Hollywood blockbuster Speed, THE BULLET TRAIN is a remarkably tense thriller from director Junya Satō, and Eureka Classics is proud to present it in this definitive edition for its UK debut on Blu-ray, from a 2K restoration of the original film elements.

SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES INCLUDES*:
Limited Edition slipcase featuring new artwork by Tony Stella | 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements | Original Japanese theatrical version and alternate dubbed International version included | Optional English subtitles | Brand new audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes | Brand new interview with author / critic Kim Newman | Brand new interview with Tony Rayns | OFF THE RAILS: Junya Sato’s biographers on the making of The Bullet Train – Brand new interview with film writer Tatsuya Masuto and film critic Masaaki Nomura | BIG MOVIE, BIG PANIC: JUNYA SATO ON THE BULLET TRAIN archival featurette | Trailers | PLUS: A limited edition collectors booklet featuring a new essay by film writer Barry Forshaw | *All extras subject to change

[MrEjidorie]

When I watched "The Bullet Train" at a Japanese movie theater in 1975, I didn`t recognize that minitures of bullet trains were used in this footage. It`s quite amazing!

[CodyRushDriving]

Taken out of context, if you know anything about the pressure drivers are under to stay on schedule over there, this clip feels like it could be just another day on Japan's rails. XD

[joeljustin]

That Series 0 Shinkansen looks gorgeous.

[FalconsEye]

that train is over 60 years old and still looks futuristic and better than the newest trains in America

[jacksemporiumofstuff]

I think some of the 60s and 70s Japanese movies were seriously ahead of their time.

[stickynorth]

Now I know where The Simpsons got its inspiration for the monorail episode... Right down to the uniforms and gloves...

[TiJayFLY]

Ordered the Blu-ray off the back of this clip and the original trailer - was not disappointed. I'm surprised that a 2h 30 movie could be this suspenseful and gripping the whole way through. Also, the miniatures are fantastic and the shots of the 0 Series are gorgeous.

[highdrawingarmy]

I love the line :
Don't panic,
Try again .

[kazoo]

小さい頃に見てとてもドキドキしたのを覚えてます。
Netflixで公開されてるのでたまに見てますが、
何度観ても高倉健さんと山本圭さんがかっこいんですよね。

[drymartini-ddrv]

線路の周囲の山や建物のリアリティも、見事ですね。

こちらの作品も、社会派の傑作です。

[magnoxian]

There's a O series Bullet at York. It's enormous 😊

[jayedatredes]

Still a lot more efficient and safe than the american railway system, thats for sure!

[tonytins]

This movie was intense, depressing, and yet surprisingly nuanced. ... I loved it.

[B-A-L]

Still a better movie than the recent Bullet Train one with Brad Pitt! CGI can never compete against real models!

[gezag.hanniker]

I read this story in a readers digest condensed novel.. very good story

[Foxttellio]

This is like a predecessor to the movie speed

[ViktorL]

on the TV in 460 and this picture looked great

[saburoh]

At the time, the Japanese National Railways refused to cooperate in filming a Shinkansen explosion movie, and as a result miniatures were used in the filming. In Japan, when it comes to special effects, the image of Toho is strong, and its rival, Toei, was not very good at special effects.

[ambarcraft]

Just a normal day in Japan when they dont want the trains to be late.