Kansas City Bomber
Kansas City Bomber

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Kansas City Bomber

1972
Movie
99 min
English

Roller-derby skater K.C. Carr tries to balance her desire for a happy personal life and her dreams of stardom.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jerrold SandellGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former European spy, now working as a roller derby queen under an assumed identity, is forced back into espionage when her former associates threaten her new life. She must use her skills to prevent a deadly assassination plot, all while navigating the dangerous world of professional roller derby.

Critical Reception

Kansas City Bomber received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. While Raquel Welch's presence was a draw, the film struggled to balance its action and drama elements effectively. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some enjoying the roller derby sequences and Welch's performance, while others found the storyline too far-fetched.

What Reviewers Say

  • Raquel Welch delivers a charismatic performance, though it's not enough to salvage a weak script.

  • The roller derby scenes are exciting but don't compensate for the confusing espionage plot.

  • A forgettable B-movie effort that leans heavily on its star power.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Kansas City Bomber are scarce, with many viewers finding it a somewhat predictable and uninspired action film. While some enjoyed Raquel Welch's athletic performance and the unique setting of roller derby, others felt the plot was too contrived and the action sequences lacked genuine excitement.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a trend of movies in the early 1970s that tried to capitalize on the popularity of niche sports, in this case, roller derby.

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