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Cleopatra Wong
Singapore's top policewoman, Miss Cleopatra Wong, who heads the Seasian Interpol Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.), teams up with her Filipino counterpart to bust a counterfeit currency operation that threatens several Asian countries with bankruptcy. Their dangerous quest takes them from Singapore to Hong Kong and finally Manila where they locate the counterfeit ring's Asian headquarters, which is being run by local nuns, forced into slave labor.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious and deadly martial artist named Cleopatra Wong emerges as a protector of the innocent in Hong Kong. Operating outside the law, she single-handedly takes on a ruthless crime syndicate responsible for drug trafficking and murder. As Cleopatra wages her one-woman war, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches higher than she imagined, forcing her to confront the powerful forces controlling the city's underworld.
Critical Reception
Cleopatra Wong is a cult classic of the blaxploitation and martial arts genres. While critically panned upon release for its B-movie production values and straightforward narrative, it has since gained a dedicated following among fans of grindhouse cinema and martial arts films. Its appeal lies in its unique blend of genres and the charismatic performance of its lead.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight sequences and Reign de Witt's engaging lead performance.
Often cited as an enjoyable, if low-budget, entry in the martial arts genre.
Criticized for its simplistic plot and sometimes awkward editing.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive for its cult status and entertaining martial arts action, though some acknowledge its dated production quality.
Fun Fact
The film was an early example of a female-led martial arts film gaining traction in Western grindhouse circuits, predating many more widely recognized action heroines.
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