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Karate, catfights, and Blaxploitation attitude ignite this Manila-set revenge quest.

TNT JACKSON

She'll put you in traction.

1974 · 01:12:00 · 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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TNT Jackson is a 1974 Philippines/USA action thriller film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about Diana Jackson, a karate expert who takes on ruthless drug dealers in Chinatown after her brother is killed.

Synopsis

Her name is Diana Jackson, but you can call her T.N.T. When T.N.T.'s brother is killed by ruthless drug dealers, the beautiful young karate expert goes to the most dangerous part of Chinatown to find the killer. In trouble with the law since she was 13, T.N.T. wants no help from the pigs; but she does befriend a Chinaman named Joe, whose impressive martial arts skills prove useful more than once. In her quest for the killer, she'll meet the white drug lord, Sid; Elaine, his bitchy girlfriend; his suspicious Chinese assistant, Ming; and Charlie, his handsome black assistant with criminal ambitions of his own. Before her search is over, she'll find herself making love to Charlie, trading insults with Elaine, and fighting criminals while nude and in the dark. Just call her T.N.T.
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
Also Known As
TNT Jackson, Dynamite Wong and TNT Jackson, Dynamite Jackson

The SassyFlix Take

Jeannie Bell brings fists and ferocity as Diana 'T.N.T.' Jackson, storming through Manila's underbelly with martial arts mayhem and Blaxploitation swagger. Cirio H. Santiago's direction piles on catfights, strip teases, and a revenge plot that doesn't hold back on exploitation staples. If you want your action with a side of R-rated attitude, this 72-minute blast delivers.

Why Cult

Blaxploitation Meets Kung Fu

Martial arts action gets a Blaxploitation twist as Diana Jackson hunts down her brother's killers with style and skill.

Manila’s Gritty Underworld

The film dives into the most dangerous parts of Chinatown and Hong Kong, pitting its heroine against a colorful array of criminals.

Unapologetic Exploitation

Expect catfights, strip teases, and a bank of B-movie staples, from drugs smuggled in coffins to bare-knuckle showdowns.

Female Karate Avenger

Jeannie Bell headlines as a karate expert who doesn't wait around for help, taking on the criminal world with her own fists.

Themes & Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TNT Jackson about? +

TNT Jackson follows Diana Jackson, a karate expert who travels to Chinatown to avenge her brother's death at the hands of drug dealers.

When was TNT Jackson released? +

TNT Jackson was released in 1974.

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 thriller film.

Where can I watch TNT Jackson? +

You can watch TNT Jackson on SassyFlix.

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