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
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Overall rating: 4.638889 / 5 from 288 reviews.
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.
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"I have been on big Cynthia Rothrock kick for past several months. I have enjoyed most of her American release, have to say though the Hong Kong movies she made are the best. Lady Reporter dose not disappoint, the stunts in this are intense some of the best I have seen."
"Awesome addition to the Cynthia rothrock movie collection. Love VS dedication to her martial arts and comical performance. This a great edition"
"Lady Reporter is an energetic action film that blends martial arts, mystery, and adventure into a thoroughly entertaining package. It’s the kind of movie that deserves another chance, especially if you enjoy Hong Kong genre cinema from the 80s. The fast pace and charismatic lead make it an easy, fun watch. The extras are a welcome addition, providing useful background on the film and helping put it into context for both longtime fans and newcomers. They make the release feel more complete and thoughtfully assembled. The overall features of this edition are well done. The presentation is clean, the transfer looks sharp, and the package has the care you expect from a boutique release. Overall, this is a great rediscovery that combines entertaining action with a polished, collector-friendly presentation."
"This movie is a lot of fun. I really liked the english dub. Cynthia look amazing too."
"The dedication to martial art cinema, had to order this before the slip ran out."
"Great action scenes Way sillier than I was expecting And wait… Ronny Yu is the bad guy in this?!"
"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."
"I love martial arts movies. And this one is realy god. Recomended"
"She’s truly at her best in this one. Cynthia is a gem."
"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!"
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