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Interpol’s deadliest markswoman takes on a syndicate with a teleportation device and a taste for jam.

THEY CALL HER CLEOPATRA WONG

She purrs like a kitten… makes love like a siren. This side of the pacific, she is the meanest, deadliest and sexiest secret agent.

1978 · 1h 30m · NR · Action / Adventure / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Singapore's top policewoman, Miss Cleopatra Wong, who heads the Seasian Interpol Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.), teams up with her Filipino counterpart to bust a counterfeit currency operation that threatens several Asian countries with bankruptcy.

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What is They Call Her Cleopatra Wong about?

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong is a 1978 Philippines action, adventure, and crime film directed by Bobby A. Suarez about a deadly female Interpol agent who teams up with her Filipino counterpart to stop a counterfeit currency operation threatening several Asian countries.

Programmer's Pick

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when martial arts, Interpol gadgetry, and jam-smuggling nuns collide, Cleopatra Wong has your answer. Marrie Lee is fierce, resourceful, and never misses a bull’s eye—unless it’s to split the arrow for good measure.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Cleopatra Wong, Southeast Asia’s top Interpol agent, interrupts her Manila holiday for a high-stakes mission that quickly takes a turn for the bizarre. After showing off her deadly skills in marksmanship, archery, and hand-to-hand combat, Cleopatra is summoned by her boss and soon faces off against three eccentric clowns with talents matching her own. Using a teleportation device to escape, she’s briefed on a criminal plot involving counterfeit currency so realistic it’s destabilizing economies across Asia. Tasked with investigating the syndicate behind it, Cleopatra’s pursuit leads her from urban ambushes to secretive meetings, as she navigates a world of martial arts, gadgetry, and international intrigue. Expect a lively blend of action, adventure, and stylish crime capers.

Details & Specs

Director
Bobby A. Suarez
Writers
Romeo N. Galang, Bobby A. Suarez
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Philippines
Also Known As
Female Big Boss, Sexkilling med karateklør, Chamam-lhe Cleopatra Wong, Cléopatre la panthère du kung fu, Cleopatra Wong - Die Unüberwindliche

Why This Matters

This international co-production introduced the character of Cleopatra Wong, the first Singaporean female Interpol agent, blending martial arts and spy genres during the late 1970s craze and reportedly inspiring cult director Quentin Tarantino. It also launched two sequels filmed in the Philippines.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Bobby A. Suarez Writers: Romeo N. Galang +1 more

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Why Cult

Girls With Guns Action

Cleopatra Wong is a formidable female Interpol agent skilled in marksmanship, archery, and martial arts—delivering high-octane action from the get-go.

Counterfeit Currency Plot

The film’s central threat is a counterfeit operation so convincing it risks bankrupting entire countries—a refreshing twist on the classic crime formula.

Psychotronic Style

From teleportation gadgets to bizarre clown ambushes and gun-toting nuns, the film’s blend of exploitation and neo-noir tropes keeps things deliriously unpredictable.

Martial Arts & Gadgetry

Teleportation devices, marksmanship contests, and kung fu clashes give this action heroine more than one way to outsmart her enemies.

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Threat File

Trigger

Distribution of undetectable counterfeit currency

Threat

Crime syndicate forging realistic money

Effect

Destabilizes multiple Asian economies

Setting

Southeast Asian cities and countryside

Questions from the Vault

When was They Call Her Cleopatra Wong released? +

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong was released in 1978.

Who directed They Call Her Cleopatra Wong? +

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong was directed by Bobby A. Suarez.

How long is They Call Her Cleopatra Wong? +

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is They Call Her Cleopatra Wong? +

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong is an action, adventure, and crime film.

Where can I watch They Call Her Cleopatra Wong? +

They Call Her Cleopatra Wong is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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