Ep. 16: Royal Warriors (1986)

As the late, great Jean-Luc Godard once said, "All you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun." 1980s Hong Kong action and D&B studios' In The Line Of Duty series supposes that the only way to elevate this idea is to invent an entirely new subgenre based entirely around putting women at the forefront of high octane crime thrillers. Born from the four films to be covered on Throw Down throughout the month of March, the girls with guns craze became the kickoff point for many of the era's female stars, most notably among them future Raccacoonie lead Michelle Yeoh, who stars here in David Chung's Royal Warriors alongside Hiroyuki Sanada.

The month of March on Throw Down will be dedicated to the first four films in this series - Royal Warriors, Yes, Madam!, In The Line of Duty III, and In The Line of Duty IV. Check back every week for new films, new girls with guns, more action, and more fun. Until then, for more words, thoughts, and action adoration, find us all around the internet.

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