Review of Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975) by Lenny R — 14 Jul 2015

I watched this film back-to-back with the first film and this one was quite different. The first film alludes to her being a super spy and she fight like one, but this sequel actually has her globe hopping like he is a James Bond super spy, this time going under cover in Hong Kong for her new boss, played by the great Norman Fell.

Tamara Dobson is still quite good as Jones and in this film goes up against "The Dragon Lady" played by Stella Stevens. The first film definitely seemed like a blaxploitation film, but this one was trying to be more of a spy picture and it may have overreached, but the absurdity of the film is pretty infectious, even if it wasn't intentional.

This sequel was co-produced by Run Run Shaw, who likely helped with the Hong Kong setting and must of the HK martial arts cast. Overall, the first film was a lightweight blaxploitation flick and this sequel is more of a corny but enjoyable kung-fu international woman of mystery flick.