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The Four (2012), also known by its original Mandarin title 四大名捕 (Si Da Ming Bu), is a Hong Kong wuxia action film directed by Gordon Chan and Janet Chun. Based on Woon Swee Oan's The Four Great Constables novel series, the film follows four extraordinary constables with different abilities as they investigate counterfeit currency and a dangerous conspiracy during the Song Dynasty. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong wuxia and martial arts cinema on physical media.

STORY OVERVIEW

When counterfeit currency begins appearing in the capital, the Divine Constabulary and Six Fan Gate are drawn into an investigation that brings together four extraordinary constables: Cold Blood, Emotionless, Iron Hands and Life Snatcher.

As the investigation unfolds, the counterfeit-money case leads to a much larger conspiracy involving powerful enemies, political intrigue and supernatural forces. The Four must combine their individual abilities and martial arts skills to uncover the truth and protect the capital.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

The Four combines traditional wuxia swordplay and martial arts with supernatural abilities and large-scale fantasy action. Each of the four constables possesses distinctive skills, creating a varied mix of hand-to-hand combat, weapons, swordplay and spectacular martial arts sequences.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors value The Four for its combination of wuxia adventure, mystery, fantasy and martial arts action. The film features Deng Chao, Liu Yifei, Ronald Cheng, Collin Chou and Anthony Wong in a major ensemble built around Woon Swee Oan's famous Four Great Constables.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 2012, The Four was the first feature-film adaptation of Woon Swee Oan's The Four Great Constables novel series. Directed by Gordon Chan and Janet Chun, the film brought the established wuxia characters to the big screen with a modern Hong Kong action and fantasy style.

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