1994 film Leon: The Professional gets a 4K SteelBook
The 1994 Luc Besson film “Leon: The Professional“ is officially getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on December 1st, in a limited edition from Sony. The film, written & directed by Luc Besson, featured a cast of Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Natalie Portman. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p 4K presentation in the (OAR) 2.39:1 original aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound — Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible. Both the film’s theatrical and extended versions are included. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon and Target. The bonus materials set to be included on this release, housed on the Blu-ray and identical to the film’s original 4K UHD Blu-ray previously released back in 2017, are listed below.
- Cast and Crew Look Back
- Jean Reno: The Road to Léon
- Natalie Portman: Starting Young
- Original Theatrical Trailer
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this upcoming release of the film on 4K UHD Blu-ray in the SteelBook form.
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PRESS RELEASE:
THE BELOVED FILM BY VISIONARY DIRECTOR LUC BESSON
STARRING JEAN RENO, GARY OLDMAN, NATALIE PORTMAN and DANNY AIELLO
LIMITED EDITION 4K ULTRA HD™ STEELBOOK
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1
Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello star in LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL, a go-for-broke thriller about a professional assassin whose work becomes dangerously personal. Calling himself a “cleaner,” the mysterious Léon is New York’s top hitman. When his next-door neighbors are murdered, Léon becomes the unwilling guardian of the family’s sole survivor – 12-year-old Mathilda. But Mathilda doesn’t just want protection; she wants revenge. Training her in the deadly tricks of his trade, Léon helps her track the psychotic agent who murdered her family. From the electrifying opening to the fatal finale, LÉON: THE PROFESSIONAL is a nonstop crescendo of action and suspense.
The limited edition SteelBook includes the fan-favorite film on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ and includes both the theatrical and extended versions.
BONUS MATERIALS (ON BLU-RAY)
- Cast and Crew Look Back
- Jean Reno: The Road to Léon
- Natalie Portman: Starting Young
- Original Theatrical Trailer
Written and Directed By: Luc Besson
Cast: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello
Run Time: Approx. 109 minutes (theatrical) / 133 minutes (extended)
Rating: R for Scenes of Strong Graphic Violence and for Language (theatrical) / Unrated (extended)
Feature: 2160p Ultra High Definition/2.39:1
Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 compatible), French and Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital
