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Once a Cop...
Policeman Karl Jørgensen was once a prominent detective, but due to a violent temper he's now checking out passports at the airport, smuggling stout to work in his thermos every day. However, Kaj, the boyfriend of his daughter, is suddenly killed by a heroin overdose injected by hooded gangsters. It turns out he was spying on their organisation for his brother, Frank, who was framed by them while smuggling narcotics. When Frank hears about Kaj's death, he escapes from prison to get back at the killers. Meanwhile, the same gangsters threaten Karl Jørgensen's daughter, and soon Karl is involved in a major drug smuggling case. Frank and his buddy rob a bank and shoot a police officer. A country-wide manhunt ensues while Karl is having trouble with controlling his daughter's vigilante activities, with finding out who killed Kaj, with the police detectives on the case and with his own alcoholic and lacking existence.
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Plot Summary
A dedicated police officer goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous criminal organization. She must navigate a treacherous world of deception and violence, risking her life at every turn. As she gets closer to the truth, she finds herself in increasingly perilous situations, facing off against ruthless gangsters and double-crossing allies. Her mission becomes a race against time to expose the conspiracy before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Once a Cop... received mixed reviews, with many critics praising the action sequences and Cynthia Rothrock's performance, while others found the plot predictable and lacking in depth. It is generally regarded as a competent entry in the martial arts action genre of the late 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight choreography and lead actress's martial arts skills.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
Considered a solid, if unremarkable, action film from its era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available or are largely unspecific, but the film is generally seen as a standard martial arts action flick from the late 80s, appreciated by fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
Cynthia Rothrock, a renowned martial artist, performed many of her own stunts in the film, showcasing her extensive training and physical capabilities.
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