Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.

4K UHD w/SLIP

When rookie New York City policeman Harry Griswold ends up in the middle of a shootout while attending an evening of kabuki theater, his attempt to save the life of a critically injured performer yields unintended consequences. The dying man bestows his supernatural powers onto Harry, thus rendering him “The Chosen One.” Suddenly finding himself sprouting paper umbrellas and covered in face paint, the formerly clumsy cop is transformed into a crime-fighting superstar, with the help and training of Lotus, daughter of the deceased actor. But Harry’s new gifts also come with a fresh calling as he learns that he alone has the power to defeat the ancient “Evil One” and foil his diabolical plans for bloodthirsty world domination.

From Lloyd Kaufman & Michael Herz, creators of The Toxic Avenger, comes a different kind of superhero: SGT. KABUKIMAN N.Y.P.D! Mixing high-stakes action, spectacular car stunts, monstrous mutants, and Troma’s signature style of madcap gore and hilarious hijinx, this outrageous late-night TV and video store classic features a who’s who of cult stars, including Joe Fleishaker (Troma’s War), Bill Weeden (Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV), and Rick Gianasi (Robot Holocaust) as Harry Griswold. Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this colorful live-action comic book on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm camera negative and presented in its totally uncensored director’s cut as well as its more commonly seen alternate PG-13 version, and featuring an abundance of both new and archival interviews and BTS material.

directed by: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
starring: Rick Gianasi, Susan Byun, Bill Weeden, Joe Fleishaker, Thomas Crnkovich, Larry Robinson
1990 / 105 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

Additional info:

• 3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray x2
• 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
• Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
• Presented in both its uncensored R-rated director's cut (UHD and Blu-ray) and its PG-13 cut (Blu-ray only)
• Archival commentary track with co-writer / co-director Lloyd Kaufman • Brand new commentary track with James Branscome and Nick Vance of the Cinematic Void Podcast
• "A History Lesson on Kabukiman" (26 min) - a brand new featurette with Lloyd Kaufman and film programmer Jesse Berberich
• "Troma Olivier" (18 min) - a brand new interview with actor Bill Weeden
• "A Bond Girl, Troma Style" (17 min) - a brand new interview with actress Shaler McClure Wright
• "From Redneck Zombies to Tromaville" (8 min) - a brand new interview with special effects coordinator Pericles Lewnes
• Archival Troma disc introduction with Lloyd Kaufman (6 min)
• Archival interview with lead actor Rick Gianasi (7 min)
• Archival select scene commentary with lead actor Rick Gianasi (10 min)
• Archival interview with Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz from The Dick Cavett Show in 1989 (24 min)
• Archival in-production sales reel from 1989 (9 min)
• Laserdisc intro (5 min)
• Troma Team video intros (6 min)
• VHS sales pitch promo (2 min) • Multiple original trailers (10 min)
• 40-page perfect-bound book featuring essays by Chris Shields, Austin Trunick, and Jesse Berberich
• Reversible sleeve artwork
• English SDH subtitles