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CID：兩飛女
"Breaking the constraints of traditional television storytelling, Tam and Chan give a surprisingly in-depth exploration into the modern female psyche, exposing their fears and their desires. In their later attempts in CID: Two Teddy Girls, the pair uses a seemingly typical cat-and-mouse chase story between a cop (Mark Cheung Lui) and two criminal "teddy girls" (Ban Ban and Marysia Lam) to portray the lives of Hong Kong's different social classes.
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Plot Summary
Two female police officers, CID agents, go undercover to infiltrate a criminal organization. They face dangerous situations and engage in intense fight sequences as they try to bring down the syndicate responsible for a series of robberies. The film showcases their bravery, combat skills, and determination to uphold justice.
Critical Reception
Released in 1976, "CID: Two Flying Ladies" was a typical Hong Kong action film of its era, known for its fast-paced fight choreography and strong female leads. It received moderate attention for its genre elements and martial arts sequences, appealing to fans of action and crime thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting martial arts sequences and competent direction.
Appreciated for featuring strong female protagonists in the action genre.
Seen as a solid, albeit standard, entry in 1970s Hong Kong crime cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented through modern platforms. However, contemporary viewers likely appreciated the blend of action and crime, with a particular interest in the portrayal of capable female officers.
Fun Fact
The film features early action choreography from Ching Siu-tung, who would later become a highly influential director known for his work in fantasy martial arts films like "A Chinese Ghost Story".
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