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Karate, vengeance, and attitude—T.N.T. Jackson takes Chinatown by storm.

TNT JACKSON

She'll put you in traction.

1974 · 1h 12m · R · Action / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Diana Jackson learns her brother is missing. She suspects a powerful gangster and his friends are behind the disappearance. Determined to get at the truth, she goes to Hong Kong, and along with a friend named Joe, wages war on the criminal gang she's out to nail. 

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What is TNT Jackson about?

TNT Jackson is a 1974 Philippines/USA action thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about a karate expert who hunts down her brother's killers in Chinatown.

Programmer's Pick

Between bare-knuckle brawls and bubble baths, Jeannie Bell's T.N.T. Jackson doesn’t just break bones—she breaks genre rules. This is blaxploitation with a Manila kick, and you’ll never look at a suitcase or a Zippo lighter the same way.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Diana Jackson—known as T.N.T.—is a tough, streetwise woman with a talent for karate and a long history with the law. When her brother is murdered by drug dealers, she heads into the heart of Chinatown alone, determined to expose the killers and deliver justice on her own terms. T.N.T. refuses assistance from the authorities, but accepts the help of Joe, a skilled martial artist who becomes her ally. Along the way, she encounters a cast of underworld figures, including the white drug lord Sid, his formidable girlfriend Elaine, the calculating Ming, and Charlie, an ambitious criminal associate. The film delivers a high-octane mix of martial arts brawls, street-level intrigue, and raw attitude in a seedy urban setting.

Details & Specs

Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Writers
Dick Miller, Ken Metcalfe
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 12m
Country
Philippines, United States of America
Language
English, Tagalog
Genres
Action, Thriller
Also Known As
TNT Jackson, Dynamite Wong and TNT Jackson, Dynamite Jackson

Why This Matters

This American-Philippine co-production blends blaxploitation and martial arts genres, featuring a Black female lead and international settings, and was distributed in the U.S. by New World Pictures.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Cirio H. Santiago Writers: Dick Miller +1 more
Jeannie Bell Jeannie Bell Diana 'T.N.T.' Jackson (as Jeanne Bell) Stan Shaw Stan Shaw Charlie PA Pat Anderson Elaine KM Ken Metcalfe Sid Max Alvarado Max Alvarado C Chiquito Dynamite Wong PG Percy Gordon Imelda Ilanan Imelda Ilanan Joe's Assistant CC Chris Cruz Leo Martinez Leo Martinez Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa Drug Dealer Joe Mari Avellana Joe Mari Avellana Ming (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Blaxploitation Martial Arts Mashup

A rare fusion of 1970s blaxploitation attitude with high-energy martial arts set in the seedy underbelly of Chinatown.

Karate Heroine

Jeannie Bell stars as a tough-as-nails karate expert who takes revenge into her own hands.

Manila Chinatown Setting

Urban grit meets exotic locations as the action unfolds in the dangerous streets and backrooms of 1970s Chinatown.

Unapologetic Exploitation Style

Expect shower scenes, strip teases, and fight sequences that keep things raw and unruly, fully embracing the era's exploitation roots.

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Threat File

Trigger

Murder of T.N.T.'s brother

Threat

Ruthless drug dealers and criminal gang

Effect

Violence, betrayal, and escalating danger for T.N.T.

Countermeasure

T.N.T.'s martial arts skills and street smarts

Setting

Chinatown, urban underworld

Questions from the Vault

Who directed TNT Jackson? +

TNT Jackson was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is TNT Jackson? +

TNT Jackson has a runtime of 72 minutes.

What genre is TNT Jackson? +

TNT Jackson is an action and thriller film.

Where can I watch TNT Jackson? +

TNT Jackson is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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