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Elite female mercenaries seduce, sabotage, and spy their way through an oily double-cross.

THE GOLDEN LADY

'She's Hot....She's the Female James Bond!'

1979 · 1h 31m · PG- · Action / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A wealthy industrialist hires Julia Hemingway and her elite team of three female mercenaries to sabotage a deal between his competitor and an oil sheik. They spy, seduce, steal and, when their employer tries to double-cross them, kill.

Quick Answer

What is The Golden Lady about?

The Golden Lady is a 1979 Hong Kong–United Kingdom action thriller directed by José Ramón Larraz about a British female mercenary hired by a wealthy businessman to eliminate his competition in the race for Saudi oil fields.

Programmer's Pick

Come for the racquetball, stay for the sabotage. The Golden Lady delivers a cocktail of mercenary chic, all-female intrigue, and just enough topless espionage to keep things interesting.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Julia Hemingway leads a team of skilled female mercenaries on a covert operation in the high-stakes world of international oil deals. Hired by the affluent Charlie Whitlock, the group is tasked with sabotaging his rival's chances of securing valuable oil fields in Saudi Arabia. The women deploy their expertise in espionage, seduction, and undercover tactics, navigating a world of industrial intrigue and deception. As the team operates behind enemy lines, the threat of betrayal looms, setting the tone for a stylish, sultry blend of action and thriller. Expect calculated moves, glamorous settings, and a focus on female-driven espionage.

Details & Specs

Director
José Ramón Larraz
Writer
Joshua Sinclair
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
Los ángeles de fuego, A Dama Dourada, Original title: The Golden Lady

Why This Matters

This 1979 thriller represents a British-Hong Kong co-production, highlighting international collaboration in genre filmmaking during the late 1970s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Female Mercenary Team

A rare all-female squad of mercenaries takes the lead, blending brains, seduction, and firepower.

Oil Industry Espionage

Industrial sabotage and cutthroat competition over Saudi oil fields set the stakes high and the action international.

Sexploitation Style

Expect topless nudity, seductive spies, and a distinctly '70s sexploitation flavor woven into the undercover antics.

Double-Cross Intrigue

The employer’s hidden agenda means betrayal is always just around the corner, spicing up the suspense.

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Threat File

Trigger

Mercenary team hired to sabotage oil deal

Threat

Employer's plan to double-cross mercenaries

Effect

Jeopardizes the mission and the team's safety

Setting

International oil business and luxury locales

Questions from the Vault

When was The Golden Lady released? +

The Golden Lady was released in 1979.

Who directed The Golden Lady? +

The Golden Lady was directed by José Ramón Larraz.

How long is The Golden Lady? +

The Golden Lady has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is The Golden Lady? +

The Golden Lady is an action thriller.

Where can I watch The Golden Lady? +

You can watch The Golden Lady on SassyFlix.

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