Madam City Hunter
Madam City Hunter

Madam City Hunter

1993Movie88 minCantonese

A young lady and her father are threatened by a gang named the Five Fingers. Private eye Charlie comes to the rescue.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Tony ElliottGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A tough, no-nonsense detective teams up with a skilled martial artist to take down a ruthless crime syndicate that is terrorizing the city. Their investigation leads them into a dangerous underworld filled with corruption and betrayal, where they must rely on their combat skills and wits to survive. The duo faces escalating challenges as they get closer to uncovering the syndicate's leader and dismantling their operation.

Critical Reception

Madam City Hunter was released straight-to-video and received mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and inconsistent pacing, but praised by some for its martial arts sequences. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the action genre of the early 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features solid martial arts action from its lead actors.
  • Suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
  • A standard, by-the-numbers action flick that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this direct-to-video release, but those available tend to echo critical sentiments, noting decent fight scenes overshadowed by a lackluster story.

Fun Fact

This film reunited martial arts stars Don "The Dragon" Wilson and Cynthia Rothrock, who had previously starred together in "The Martial Way" (1991).

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