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The Tigress
It's the roaring twenties in Berlin. The Tigress, a gorgeous, wild, and very independent street walker, falls for a handsome grifter. When one of her lovers gets jealous, she betrays him and has to skip town. The grifter reveals he has what it takes to move in upper class circles and suggests they flee to Carlsbad, a spa in Czechoslovakia. Does he love her or is he only using her? Is the Tigress madly in love with him or does she want to satisfy her vanity and drop him once he falls for her? The ancient cat and mouse game between a man and a woman unfolds amidst sensual seduction, the scheme of robbing a rich Texan and the jilted lover arriving from Berlin, gun drawn.
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Plot Summary
A former marine turned assassin, known as 'The Tigress,' is targeted by a powerful crime syndicate after a botched hit. She must evade their relentless pursuit and uncover the conspiracy that led to her being framed. Along the way, she reluctantly teams up with a detective who is also investigating the same syndicate, creating a tense alliance built on mutual distrust and survival.
Critical Reception
The Tigress received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and reliance on action movie tropes. While some performances were noted, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the action genre of the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action sequences and Brenda Bakke's committed performance.
Criticized for a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.
Considered a standard, uninspired action film from the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers appreciating the straightforward action while others found it to be formulaic and lacking originality.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of female-led action movies in the early 90s, attempting to capitalize on the success of earlier thrillers.
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