We have some fantastic news from Eureka Entertainment as they have announced the release of IN THE LINE OF DUTY III and IN THE LINE OF DUTY IV, the third and fourth instalments in the action film series. Both titles will be presented in individual releases as part of the Eureka Classics range in their UK debuts on Blu-ray presented from brand new 2K restorations. Available from 20 March 2023, the first print run of 2000 copies of each title will feature a Limited Edition O-card Slipcase and Collector’s Booklet.
Often overshadowed by other films in the series, In the Line of Duty III is the hidden gem of the franchise, featuring shockingly brutal and ferocious action sequences. Cynthia Khan stars in her first leading role as a young police officer who goes up against a dangerous duo of Japanese terrorists.
After staging an outrageous jewellery heist in Tokyo, two thieves (Stuart Ong and Michiko Nishiwaki) travel to Hong Kong to trade their stolen goods. When things don’t go to plan, they go on a violent rampage through Hong Kong, and the only ones standing in their way is a newly promoted police cadet and a Japanese cop with a personal vendetta.
In the fan-favourite fourth entry in the In the Line of Duty film series, action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan team up with legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping
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
Not available on home video in the UK since the VHS era, Eureka Classics is proud to present both films on Blu-ray from brand new 2K restorations.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY III, SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES*:
- Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [First Print Run of 2000 copies]
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray 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
- New interview with Cynthia Khan
- New interview with Michiko Nichiwaki
- Trailers
- Reversible sleeve design
- PLUS: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [First Print Run of 2000 copies]
- *All extras subject to change
In the Line of Duty III is available from the Eureka Store and Amazon.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY IV, SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES*:
- Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [First Print Run of 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
- PLUS: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [First Print Run of 2000 copies]
- *All extras subject to change
In the Line of Duty IV is available from Eureka Store and Amazon.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
