Best Cynthia Rothrock Movies
Here is my list of the best Cynthia Rothrock movies of all time.
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Lady Reporter (1989)
Star: Cynthia Rothrock
Director: Mang Hoi
Synopsis
Cynthia Rothrock’s first leading role was also the first (and to this day, only) time a Western actress had lead billing in a Hong Kong film.
Rothrock plays Cindy, the titular female reporter sent to investigate an unscrupulous newspaper editor (Ronny Yu). Teaming up with Elizabeth Lee (Long Arm of the Law Part 3), the two go up against a series of opponents played by some of the greatest “bad guy” actors in 80s cinema, including Billy Chow (Fist of Legend), Jeff Falcon (Outlaw Brothers, Six String Samurai), and Vincent Lyn (Tiger Cage).
Mang Hoi handles directing duties here, but much like Yes, Madam!, this was a collaborative effort between Mang Hoi and Corey Yuen, and just like that film the results are magnificent – Mang Hoi’s graceful and acrobatic choreography fusing perfectly with Corey Yuen’s hard-hitting style. But the star here is Cynthia Rothrock, and this deservedly secured her position as one of the top action stars of her era, and Eureka Classics is proud to present Lady Reporter in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration.
Special Features
- Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies]
- Limited Edition set of Facsimile Lobby Cards [2000 copies]
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the international export cut from a brand new 2K restoration
- Original Cantonese mono audio and optional “classic” English dubbed audio
- Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & actor and martial artist Vincent Lyn
- Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
- Brand new select-scene commentary with actress and martial-arts movie icon Cynthia Rothrock
- Brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock
- Brand new interview with Mang Hoi
- Trailers
- A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies]
Technical Details
- Country: Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese
- Year: 1989
- Runtime: 90
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Colour: Colour
- Certificate: 18
- Subtitles: Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
- 1 Disc
- Release Date: Jun 26, 2023
Righting Wrongs (1986)
Star: Yuen Biao & Cynthia Rothrock
Director: Corey Yuen
Synopsis
Lawyer Ha Ling-Ching (Yuen Biao), fed up with the failings of the justice system and the way it allows criminals off the hook, vows to take the law into his own hands after a key witness and his entire family are murdered. However, his plans are soon complicated when he finds hotshot detective Cindy Sze (Cynthia Rothrock) on his tail.
Shot throughout with intrigue and action, this slick Hong Kong thriller rattles along magically in a satisfyingly explosive manner. In this DELUXE presentation, Righting Wrongs is a must for all serious collectors of martial arts mayhem.
Special Features
/ DISC 1 //
- New 2K Remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [96 minutes]
- Cantonese-language Hong Kong Theatrical Mix with English subtitles* and SDH
- Cantonese-language Japan Theatrical Mix with English subtitles* and SDH [features rare ending Cantonese narration]
- Cantonese Home Video Remix with English subtitles* and SDH
- English 5.1
- [New] Frank Djeng Commentary [HK cut]
- [Archive] Cynthia Rothrock Tai Seng Commentary [HK cut]
- [New] Cynthia Rothrock Interview
- [New] Cynthia Rothrock Scene-specific Commentary
- [New] Peter Cunningham Interview
- [New] Peter Cunningham Scene-specific Commentary
- [Archive] The Vigilante: An Interview with Yuen Biao
- [Archive] Action Overload: An Interview with Cynthia Rothrock
- [Archive] From the Ring to the Silver Screen: An Interview with Peter Cunningham
- Rare alternate “Ladies Man” ending
- Hong Kong Trailer
- English Trailer
- Tai Seng Reconstruction Trailer
// DISC 2 //
- New 2K Remaster of the English “ABOVE THE LAW” Cut – English with SDH [92 mins]
- New 2K Remaster of the Singapore Cut – Mandarin with English subtitles* and SDH [100 mins]
- [New] Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Commentary
- ULTIMATE CUT a newly produced ULTIMATE CUT, a version of the film prepared exclusively for this release that combines footage from the Hong Kong and Singapore cuts to present a hypothetical “complete” version with four possible endings. [105 mins – 106 mins approx] with English subtitles*
- Ultimate Cut Ending Randomiser
Technical Details
TECHNICAL SPECS
- Release Date: 7th August 2023
- Region Code: B
- Picture Format: HD 1080p 1.85:1
- Audio Format: 2.0 / 5.1
- Language: Cantonese / English
- Certification: 15
- Running Time: 92 – 106 Mins
- Discs: 2
Sadly the Deluxe Collector’s edition is SOLD OUT. You might be able to find it on eBay.
DELUXE EDITION FEATURES INCLUDES
- Slipcase with brand-new artwork from Sean Longmore
- Double-sided foldout Poster
- 6 Replica Lobby Cards
- 80-page perfect-bound book featuring exclusive interview with Karen Sheperd and new writing on the film by Matthew Edwards + selected archive materials
- Reversible sleeve with original Hong Kong poster artwork
Yes Madam (1985)
Stars: Michelle Yeoh & Cynthia Rothrock
Synopsis
Originally released as “Police Assassins” in the UK, Yes, Madam! was the first starring role for both Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock, who stunned audiences with their incredible athleticism and stunt work. Produced by Sammo Hung and John Sham, the film is as expected, an incredible action showcase in the inimitable Hong Kong style of the time.
Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock star as a couple of tough-as-nails police inspectors investigating the murder of a British agent, which leads them to a pair of unlucky thieves (Mang Hoi and John Shum) who need protection from a ruthless crime boss (James Tien).
Launching both a successful franchise (the In the Line of Duty series) as well as an entire sub-genre of action cinema (“girls-with-guns” – a genre which did not truly exist before this film), Yes, Madam! is one of the most important and influential action films of its era, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration.
Special Features
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration
- 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the international export cut from a brand new 2K restoration
- Theatrical Cut – Original Cantonese mono audio (optional theatrical and home video mixes)
- Theatrical Cut – Optional English 5.1 dubbed audio
- Export Cut – Original “classic” English mono
- Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release
- Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film experts Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) & Michael Worth
- Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema
- Brand new select-scene commentary with actress and martial-arts movie icon Cynthia Rothrock
- Brand new interview with Cynthia Rothrock
- Brand new interview with Mang Hoi
- Archival interview with Michelle Yeoh
- Battling Babes – archival featurette
- Trailers
Technical Details
- Country: Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese
- Year: 1985
- Runtime: 93
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Colour: Colour
- Certificate: 18
- Subtitles: Optional English subtitles
- Genre: Action
- 1 Disc
- Release Date: Dec 12, 2022
Millionaires’ Express (1986)
Stars: Sammo Hung & Cynthia Rothrock + Yuen Biao
Synopsis
The Far East meets the Old West in this iconic action-packed adventure from the inimitable Sammo Hung. Hung plays a loveable rogue who teams up with an incorruptible Sheriff (Yuen Biao; Project A, Wheels on Meals) to save their home town from certain destruction.
Featuring an explosion of brawls, bandits, and bordellos; The Millionaires’ Express is Sammo Hung’s loving tribute to classic Western tropes, but also one of his finest pieces of action cinema. An electrifying fast-paced fusion of dynamic martial artistry, death-defying stunts, and physical comedy. Also starring Rosamund Kwan, Richard Ng, and Cynthia Rothrock (plus an abundance of cameos from other Hong Kong cinema legends) – Eureka Classics is proud to present The Millionaires’ Express on Blu-ray.
Special Features
- 1080p presentation on Blu-ray of the Original Hong Kong Theatrical Cut from a 2K restoration
- 1080p presentation on Blu-ray of the Extended Version (sometimes erroneously labelled the International Cut) of the film from a 2K restoration
- Cantonese audio (original mono presentation)
- Alternate English dub track
- Rare alternate Cantonese soundtrack
- Optional English dubbed audio
- Optional English Subtitles (newly translated for this release)
- Feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) [Hong Kong Theatrical Version]
- Select scene commentary by actress and martial arts movie icon, Cynthia Rothrock [Hong Kong Theatrical Version]
- Audio commentary by Mike Leeder and Arne Venema [Extended Version]
- Interview with Cynthia Rothrock
- Archival interview with Sammo Hung
- Archival interview with Cynthia Rothrock
- Archival interview with Yuen Biao
- Archival interview with Yukari Oshima
- Alternate English opening & closing credits
- Trailers
Technical Details
- Country: Hong Kong
- Language: Cantonese
- Year: 1986
- Runtime: 97
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Colour: Colour
- Certificate: 12
- Subtitles: Optional English subtitles
- Genre: Action
- 1 Disc
- Release Date: Sep 12, 2022
The Magic Crystal
Stars: Andy Lau & Cynthia Rothrock + Richard Norton
Director: Wong Jing
Synopsis
A high-kicking Hong Kong soldier-of-fortune (Andy Lau, ‘Infernal Affairs’) finds himself on the trail of an alien artefact and forced to contend with both an intrepid lady FBI agent (Cynthia Rothtrock, ‘China O’Brien’) and a Russian crime lord (Richard Norton, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’).
The feet and fists fly fast and funky on sunny Greek locations, on Hong Kong’s mean streets and amid the ruins of an ancient UFO. Populist Hong Kong film-maker Wong Jing (‘City Hunter’) remixes ‘ET’ into a wacky comedy caper that delivers some of the best traditional kung fu fighting ever performed in a modern setting.
Special Features
- Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore
- Double-sided foldout poster
- Brand New 2K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from The Original Negatives
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
- Original Cantonese Mono with Newly Translated English Subtitles
- English Mono Dub
- Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng
- “Fight Like a Girl” – Cynthia Rothrock on Magic Crystal
- “Fast as Lightning” – Richard Norton on Magic Crystal
- English Trailer
- Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art
Technical Details
- Release Date: 23/10/2023
- Region Code: B
- Picture Format: HD 1080p 1.85:1
- Audio Format: 2.0
- Language: Cantonese / English
- Subtitles: English
- Certification: 15
- Running Time: 95 Mins
- Discs: 1
The Inspector Wears Skirts
Stars: Sibelle Hu & Cynthia Rothrock + Kara Wai Yin-hung
Synopsis
A team of high-kicking female super cops prove themselves a match for any man alive as they tackle foes from terrorists to jewel thieves. Action icon Jackie Chan put together a supreme team of lethal ladies including Shaw Brothers icon Kara Wai Yin-hung (‘My Young Auntie’) and American martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock (‘China O’Brien’). The action scenes for these beauties on the beat are delivered by Jackie’s own stunt team, who also co-star in the film.
‘Inspector Wears Skirts’ blends slapstick comedy with high impact action to deliver more fun than should be lawful!
Special Features
- Double Walled O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore
- Limited Edition 32 Page Booklet Notes by Paul Bramhall
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring New and Classic Poster Art
- Brand New 2K Restoration in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio from the original negatives
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation
- Original Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles
- English Mono Dub
- Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng
- Shooting Her Shot – An Interview With Cynthia Rothrock
- The Director Wears Pants – An Interview With Director Wellson Chin
- ”Top Squad” English Opening and Closing Titles
- Hong Kong Trailer
- English Trailer
- Stills Gallery
- Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art
Technical Details
- Release Date: 04/12/2023
- Region Code: AB
- Picture Format: HD 1080p 1.85:1
- Audio Format: 2.0 Mono
- Language: Cantonese / English
- Subtitles: English
- Certification: 15
- Running Time: 95 Mins
- Discs: 1
Best Cynthia Rothrock Movies
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