The Armed Policewomen
The Armed Policewomen

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The Armed Policewomen

1995
Movie
90 min
Mandarin

Dirty Harry meets Charlie's Angels in this cheapie crime thriller directed by Chueng Kon-man. Hoping to stem Hong Kong's exploding crime rate, the police decide to issue guns to select number of female officers. Soon bumbling veteran Madam Chu (Carrie Ng) and young eager beaver rookie Ling (Valerie Chow) are assigned as partners. On their first day on the job together, they happen upon a massive arms cache belonging to notorious gangster Law Man-tat (Ng Man-tat). Soon afterwards, Chu's husband and son are murdered by mobland thugs. Looking for revenge, she goes undercover as a crime world lawyer, winning Law's trust. Yet when she tries to transfer some incriminating evidence onto a computer disc, she gets caught red handed. Chu is beaten and strapped to a bomb, while her abductors demand $10 million ransom. Meanwhile, Ling who fell for rakish detective Ng (Roy Cheung) is working on her own way to free Chu and get the baddies.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Dan ClarkGenres: Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

Three female police officers are tasked with a dangerous undercover mission to infiltrate a dangerous biker gang. They must use their wits, courage, and combat skills to bring down the criminal organization from the inside. The film blends elements of action, comedy, and exploitation cinema as the policewomen navigate treacherous territory and face escalating threats.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, often cited for its low budget, predictable plot, and reliance on gratuitous violence and skimpy outfits. It is largely considered an exploitation film that caters to a niche audience rather than mainstream cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at action-comedy, though often falling short.

  • Criticized for its weak script and inconsistent tone.

  • Noted for its female-led action, but ultimately considered a forgettable entry in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available tend to align with critical sentiment, highlighting its low production values and predictable narrative while acknowledging the presence of female leads in an action setting.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film is not part of a broader franchise and stands as a standalone exploitation film.

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