Attributes
- Directed by Corey Yuen
- Origin Hong Kong
- Year 1985
- Duration 1h 33m
- Certificate 18
- Type Film
Our season of women in the Action genre starts off with the high kicking antics of Michelle Yeoh. As a Malaysian beauty queen her femininity was never in doubt, which made her punchy debut onto the screen as an action superstar (starting in bit parts in Sammo Hung movies) all the more surprising and exciting. Here we showcase some of her most fun roles, as the HK detective up against VHS legend Cynthia Rothrock in Yes, Madam!, the enigmatic Invisible Woman in Johnnie To’s The Heroic Trio and the exquisite Yu Shu Lien in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, which confirmed her international superstar status. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a new convert, enjoy this chance to see her blossom on the big screen.
What people are saying
“Marks the first time the girls-with-guns subgenre is introduced in Hong Kong cinema, showcasing the female protagonist(s) with impressive technical skills in martial arts, gunfights and performing daring stunts... some of the best fight sequences ever seen in Hong Kong action cinema.”
BFI Art of Action
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