This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) was limited to 6,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
When the FBI learns of an international counterfeiting operation being run through a Hong Kong newspaper, they send one of their leading agents, Cindy, undercover as a reporter in order to investigate. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, Cindy quickly becomes a headline herself after being photographed by a rival tabloid saving a child from a burning building. It doesn't take long for the criminals to realize what is happening and soon they are after Cindy and her good friend Judy. To make matters worse, Judy's father is the lead prosecutor trying to convict the head of the counterfeiting ring and the criminals will stop at nothing to remove him from the case. With the help of a few new friends, Cindy soon finds herself facing off against a wave of henchmen and hitmen all hellbent on stopping her from exposing the truth.
LADY REPORTER (aka Blonde Fury) was Cynthia Rothrock's first official leading role, as well as one of her last Hong Kong productions before switching to American-made films. Directed by actor and stunt coordinator Mang Hoi (Yes, Madam!) and featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs), LADY REPORTER delivers a barrage of head-spinning fight scenes including a climatic pole fight between Rothrock and fellow American martial artist Jeffrey Falcon (Six-String Samurai). Featuring strong supporting performances by Roy Chiao (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), Melvin Wong (Ghost Nursing), and actor/director Ronny Yu (Freddy vs. Jason), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this landmark in Cynthia Rothrock's filmography for the first time on Blu-ray in North America, newly restored from studio-provided masters.
directed by: Mang Hoi starring: Cynthia Rothrock, Siu-Ho Chin, Elizabeth Lee, Melvin Wong, Roy Chiao, Jeffrey Falcon, Vincent Lyn, Ronny Yu 1989 / 88 min / 1.85:1 / English & Cantonese DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
Newly restored by Vinegar Syndrome from existing 2k studio masters
Includes both the 88-minute Hong Kong theatrical version in Cantonese with English translated subtitles and the 90-minute English language export version
Brand new commentary track with martial arts film historian Frank Djeng for the Hong Kong version
No Mediocre Action (14 min) - an interview with actress Cynthia Rothrock
Playing the Villain (21 min) - an interview with actor Vincent Lyn
Cantonese theatrical trailer
English trailer
Image gallery
16 page booklet with new writing by historian Francesco Massaccesi
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.6360426 / 5 from 283 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This special limited edition Blu-ray of 'Lady Reporter' features a restored transfer with excellent audio and video quality. Cynthia Rothrock's performance and the film's action scenes are highly praised by customers. The release includes a new commentary track, interviews, and a 16-page booklet with new writing by historian Francesco Massaccesi.
"The movie is a great time, a nice mix of action and comedy." — Zachary
"This flick looks great and the dedication to give this film such a great transfer shines because of Vinegar!" — robert p.
"Nice release, looks incredible and has some really nice extras" — Jordan B.
Reviews
Great martial artist movie performance
"Awesome addition to the Cynthia rothrock movie collection. Love VS dedication to her martial arts and comical performance. This a great edition"
— Timothy D. (5/5)
Fun Cynthia Rothrock Flick
"This movie is a lot of fun. I really liked the english dub. Cynthia look amazing too."
— Jelmer B. (5/5)
The Blonde Fury
"Great action scenes Way sillier than I was expecting And wait… Ronny Yu is the bad guy in this?!"
— Edward G. (3/5)
Whips ass
"Rothrock says on an interview on the disc that they didn't have a script on set and it shows - but they're having fun. But of course the action is quite good and inventive. You get two big set pieces from Mang Hoi and then Golden Harvest brought in Corey Yuen to do the more stunt driven ending. Most of the comedy is decent, some of it tasteless, and it keeps moving at a good pace for its 3 setpiece 88 minute runtime. Mang Hoi's directing is in the Sammo Hung tradition. He's in the movie, does comedic relief and some action, but reserves the spectacle spotlight for Rothrock and the consistently impressive Chin Siu Ho (Mr. Vampire, Fist of Legend etc. ) Excellent watch for genre fans."
— Trevor Z. (4/5)
Lady reporter
"I love martial arts movies. And this one is realy god. Recomended"
— Fredrik N. (5/5)
Excellent Action With Some Cool Karate!
"The performances on this awesome flick are very good, with lots of action and fighting, which is always the case with the terrific lead actress! The dedication shows through on the peerless VS restoration process, which is on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Cynthia Rothrock forever
"Certainly not the best of the best, but Cynthia Rothrock and all involved in the fight scenes keep this thing moving and exciting throughout. Beautiful restoration and great supplements make it a must for Rothrock-heads. Which, if you're not a Rothrock-head, I must assume you hate everything wonderful in this world."
— William M. (4/5)
Kickass
"Another kickass Cynthia Rothrock film. Cannot go wrong! Recommended"
— Jerry L. (5/5)
Lady Reporter
"Great transfer, fun flick. Cynthia rocks!"
— Alan C. (5/5)
Lady Reporter
"Enjoyable classic Cynthia Rothrock Honk Kong action film. Decent enough storyline, and some well shot top notch action scenes."
— Luke S. (5/5)
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