In the Line of Duty IV (Eureka Classics)

[cooey]

IN THE LINE OF DUTY IV (Eureka Classics)



In the Line of Duty 4 Blu-ray


Eureka

Release date 20th March, 2023

Action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan team up with legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping in this fan-favourite fourth entry in the In the Line of Duty film series.

Yen and Khan play a pair of no-nonsense cops on the case of a major drug trafficking operation. When an immigrant dock worker is targeted by the criminals, the officers must protect this innocent man from an international crime syndicate.

Death-defying stunts, insane action set-pieces, and some of the best martial-arts choreography ever captured on film – In the Line of Duty IV is an unhinged Hong Kong action masterpiece and Eureka Classics is proud to present it in its UK debut on Blu-ray.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]
1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration
1080p HD presentation of the original export version from a brand new 2K restoration
Cantonese and English audio options (both in their original mono presentations)
Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
Archival commentary by Hong Kong expert Stefan Hammond and lead actor Michael Wong
Archival interview with Donnie Yen
New interviews with cast and crew
Archival “Donnie Yen Action” featurette
Trailers
Reversible sleeve design
A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies]

[Foggy]

So just so I understand, In The Line of Duty 1 is Royal Warriors, which one is In The Line of Duty 2?

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by Foggy

So just so I understand, In The Line of Duty 1 is Royal Warriors, which one is In The Line of Duty 2?

Yes Madam was filmed in 1985. Royal Warriors was filmed in 1986. Apparently they were released in some parts of the World in reverse order which is why Royal Warriors is listed as ITLOD 1.

[Foggy]

Yes, Madam comes first, Royal Warriors comes second then. Thank you.

[Blfan]

Still hoping it is a double pack even though they is currently separate listing.

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Blfan

Still hoping it is a double pack even though they is currently separate listing.

It won't be, there are two separate listings for these (that much is clear now). Looks like they're the only March titles too, so nothing for me this month...

[cooey]

Art and extras added

Offer currently on of buy both this and ITLOD 3 for £33 if bought from Eureka direct

[Pochacco]

I do love how the disc and booklet layouts look.

[backslashio]

Originally Posted by cooey

Offer currently on of buy both this and ITLOD 3 for £33 if bought from Eureka direct

Hmm, if only I had a personal opinion on ITLOD3

[ShawDonkey]

Originally Posted by backslashio

Hmm, if only I had a personal opinion on ITLOD3

Part III imo is terrific. Japanese villains add really much into which would be otherwise quite standard HK actioner. There is rage and drama in final fight.

[Pochacco]

Originally Posted by backslashio

Hmm, if only I had a personal opinion on ITLOD3

ITLOD3 is a decent enough movie. The opening 20 minutes showcases Cynthia's moves and then ramps up the body count like in Armour of God (without Alam Tam singing over the piece), like no tomorrow.

If you like Cynthia Khan then there's plenty to enjoy here, and Michiko Nishiwaki features far more in this movie than her bit parts in My Lucky Stars and God of Gamblers. Eric Tsang and Richard Ng make cameos as do some others.

High on body count, plenty of blood, some gruesome elements and nudity too - oh and lots of kicks!

[Mr_Orange]

Brilliant. Saw the announcement email from Eureka but have only just made my way to the forum.

[grim_tales]

I thought HKL released ITLOD 4 and called it In the Line of Duty Or have I got that wrong? Yes Madam! was Police Assassins

[Markgway]

Originally Posted by grim_tales

I thought HKL released ITLOD 4 and called it In the Line of Duty Or have I got that wrong? Yes Madam! was Police Assassins

No, you're right. HKL enjoyed buggering about with titles.

[Killer Meteor]

Originally Posted by Markgway

No, you're right. HKL enjoyed buggering about with titles.

Here's their trailer (which gets one of the leads' names wrong too!)

In the Line of Duty 4 (1989) - Yuen Woo-Ping - Trailer (Hong Kong Legends) - YouTube

Whatever happened to Yuen Yat-chor? This is his last credit on HKMDB.

[KayJay22]

I'm enjoying the Darren Wheeling artwork for the 4 movies.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Preordering all the ITLOD films. In the UK and the US of A. I ain't missing a goddamn thing w/ these films.

[ShogunSupreme]

The German Blu-Rays for these releases have all been amazing.


Universe Laser DVD


Hong Kong Legends DVD


German Blu-Ray


Universe Laser DVD


Hong Kong Legends DVD


German Blu-Ray

[cooey]

As per the email sent out from Eureka earlier -

And this week is your last chance to take advantage of our In the Line of Duty offer. Purchase the third and fourth entries in the series in the same order for £33. Offer must end at midday on Friday 27 January.

[melodystation]

One of my absolute favourite modern day Hong Kong action films, so I'm really looking forward to this!

Nice to see that the export version will be included, even though it doesn't add much to the film. It adds a short scene right before the opening credits.

I think it would be nice if this could be included as an extra in higher quality:

https://youtu.be/PlIPmXyHp1Y?t=3m46s

It's behind the scenes footage from the recording of the English dubs for this film, "The Killer" and "Aces Go Places V", with Simon Broad, Pierre Tremblay and Scott Smith.
It also features an interview with the dubbing director, Annie Mathers.
There is also a section about Cantonese TV dubbing.