We’ve just received word that the Cynthia Rothrock movie Lady Reporter is getting a 2K restoration for the home markets courtesy of Eureka! Classics. The film sees Rothrock as a kick-ass FBI agent in her first leading role and also the first (and to this day, only) time a Western actress had lead billing in a Hong Kong film.
Available from 26 June 2023, the first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase, Collector’s Booklet and Facsimile Lobby Cards.
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).
According to an official press release, the bonus features are as follows:
Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase (First print run only) featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling | 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 | Reversible sleeve design | Limited Edition set of Facsimile Lobby Cards (First print run only) | PLUS: A Limited Edition Collector’s Booklet (First print run only) featuring new writing by James Oliver.
A new trailer has been revealed, too.
