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China O'Brien
Cynthia Rothrock stars as the tough city cop and martial artist on the trail of a local crime boss, in this action classic from the director of Enter the Dragon.
Director: Robert Clouse
Overview
Tough city cop and formidable martial artist Lori “China” O’Brien (Cynthia Rothrock) is forced to resign from the police force and return to her small hometown in Utah. But upon arrival in Beaver Creek, she finds that her lawman father, Sheriff John O’Brien (David Blackwell), is desperately trying to bring down local crime boss Edwin Sommers (Steven Kerby). Discovering that her once quiet town is now being overrun by corruption and organized crime, it isn’t long before China steps into the fray.
Helmed by Robert Clouse, the celebrated director of Enter the Dragon and Game of Death, China O’Brien firmly established Cynthia Rothrock as an International action star following a successful string of hits in Hong Kong.
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