IN THE LINE OF DUTY 4 Ghana Movie Poster
This IN THE LINE OF DUTY 4 movie poster is a rare, hand-painted artwork from Ghana, West Africa. Painted by local artists with oil on canvas, it is a beautiful example of Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters—African art.
Details for This Film and Poster:
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Film Title: IN THE LINE OF DUTY 4
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Genre: Action / Martial Arts
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Poster Type: Hand-painted in Ghana for PRINCESS Video Club
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Size: 59" x 40" (150 cm x 101 cm)
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Condition: Good, with minor wear and repairs (see photos).
This hand-painted Ghanaian movie poster for In the Line of Duty 4 is a work of art. Painted on a recycled flour sack, a common material in Ghana’s mobile cinema tradition. The poster shows Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan in action, with bold reds and blues. This is how 1980s Hong Kong action films looked like in Ghana.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a big part of West African cinema culture. Unlike the mass-produced posters in the West, these are painted by local artists with their own imagination of the films. In the 80s and 90s, when VHS films arrived in Ghana, traveling cinemas would screen Hong Kong, Hollywood, and Nollywood films, using these posters to attract audiences. Artists would work from memory or small VHS covers, resulting in unique and sometimes surreal representations of famous movies.
The In the Line of Duty 4 poster is a great example of this tradition, combining the film’s action sequences with the artist’s imagination. The result is a beautiful mix of Hong Kong action cinema and Ghanaian folk art. Collectors and film fans all over the world seek out these posters for their beauty and cultural value. By preserving these hand-painted posters, we celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness of Ghanaian artists.
Film Info
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Title: In the Line of Duty 4 (1989)
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Director: Yuen Woo-Ping
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Starring: Donnie Yen, Cynthia Khan, Michael Wong, Yuen Yat-Choh
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Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Crime
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Country: Hong Kong
In the Line of Duty 4 is an action-packed martial arts film by Yuen Woo-Ping, famous choreographer and director of The Matrix and Kill Bill. A young Hong Kong policewoman (Cynthia Khan) teams up with a tough American cop (Donnie Yen) to take down a notorious drug syndicate. Their investigation leads them into a web of corruption, betrayal, and martial arts battles.
The film is known for its fantastic fight choreography, showcasing Donnie Yen’s speed and Cynthia Khan’s skills. With a mix of explosive action, well-done stunts, and a good crime story, the film has gained a cult following among martial arts fans. It’s one of the best in the In the Line of Duty series and takes Hong Kong action cinema to new heights.
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