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The Four 2

The Four 2

Action · Fantasy · 2013

The four constables Emotionless, Iron Hands , Life Snatcher and ColdBlood are specially skilled in their own individual super powers. When the four constables of the Divine Constabulary investigate a murder in the suburbs, they unexpectedly stumble on clues to the murder of Emotionless's family 15 years ago.

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The Four 2

2013 Action · Fantasy 1h 57m

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6.8 / 10

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The four constables Emotionless, Iron Hands , Life Snatcher and ColdBlood are specially skilled in their own individual super powers. When the four constables of the Divine Constabulary investigate a murder in the suburbs, they unexpectedly stumble on clues to the murder of Emotionless's family 15 years ago.

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Directed by

Gordon Chan · Janet Chun Siu-Chun

Written by

Gordon Chan · Lui Koon-Nam

Deng Chao

Deng Chao

Cold Blooded

Liu Yifei

Liu Yifei

Emotionless

Anthony Wong Chau-sang

Anthony Wong Chau-sang

Zhuge Zhenwo

Collin Chou

Collin Chou

Iron Hand

Ronald Cheng Chung-kei

Ronald Cheng Chung-kei

Life Snatcher

Jiang Yiyan

Jiang Yiyan

Ji Yaohua

Ken Lo Wai-kwong

Ken Lo Wai-kwong

Duke Westgate

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.