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Cynthia Rothrock is a Actor and Director American born on 8 march 1957 at Wilmington (USA)
Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957) is an American martial artist and actress specializing in martial arts films.
^ Meisler, Andy (1994-07-03). "TELEVISION; The Biggest Star You Never Heard Of". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
^ "THE FIRST ACTION HEROES 3 FEMALE MARTIAL ARTISTS READY TO BLAZE TRAIL TO BIG SCREEN". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
Tang Soo Do (coréen) ;
Tae Kwon Do (coréen) ;
Eagle Claw (chinois) ;
Wu Shu (chinois, contemporain) ;
Northern Shaolin (chinois, classique) ;
Pai Lum Tao Kung Fu (chinois, contemporain).
Elle est embauchée pour tenir un rôle dans un film réalisé à Hong Kong, Superflics à Hong Kong (autre titre français : Le Sens du devoir 2. Titre international : Yes Madam), où elle partage la vedette avec Michelle Yeoh. Elle réside durant plusieurs années à Hong Kong en tournant des films d'actions, devenant l'un des premiers occidentaux à tenir régulièrement des rôles principaux dans des films chinois. Elle tient en 1989 son premier rôle dans un film d'action tourné en langue anglaise, Karaté Tiger 2, coproduction américano-hongkongaise. Elle revient ensuite aux États-Unis et se fait un nom dans des films de série B, avant de ralentir ses activités cinématographiques dans les années 1990 pour donner des cours de karaté.
Elle est productrice sur certains de ses films.
En 1992, le personnage de Sonya Blade est inspiré de Cynthia Rothrock dès le premier jeu vidéo Mortal Kombat.
En 2014, elle est dans le film d'action Mercenaries, aux côtés de Brigitte Nielsen, Vivica A. Fox, Kristanna Loken et Zoë Bell.
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Cynthia Rothrock
Birth name Cynthia Ann Christine Rothrock
Nationality USA
Birth 8 march 1957 (67 years) at Wilmington (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 8 march 1957 (67 years) at Wilmington (USA)
^ Meisler, Andy (1994-07-03). "TELEVISION; The Biggest Star You Never Heard Of". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
^ "THE FIRST ACTION HEROES 3 FEMALE MARTIAL ARTISTS READY TO BLAZE TRAIL TO BIG SCREEN". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
Biography
Championne du monde de taekwondo en poumsé et armes blanches durant 5 années consécutives de 1981 à 1985, elle a obtenu une ceinture noire 7e Dan en 2011 et est actuellement détentrice de 6 ceintures noires dans des arts martiaux différents :Tang Soo Do (coréen) ;
Tae Kwon Do (coréen) ;
Eagle Claw (chinois) ;
Wu Shu (chinois, contemporain) ;
Northern Shaolin (chinois, classique) ;
Pai Lum Tao Kung Fu (chinois, contemporain).
Elle est embauchée pour tenir un rôle dans un film réalisé à Hong Kong, Superflics à Hong Kong (autre titre français : Le Sens du devoir 2. Titre international : Yes Madam), où elle partage la vedette avec Michelle Yeoh. Elle réside durant plusieurs années à Hong Kong en tournant des films d'actions, devenant l'un des premiers occidentaux à tenir régulièrement des rôles principaux dans des films chinois. Elle tient en 1989 son premier rôle dans un film d'action tourné en langue anglaise, Karaté Tiger 2, coproduction américano-hongkongaise. Elle revient ensuite aux États-Unis et se fait un nom dans des films de série B, avant de ralentir ses activités cinématographiques dans les années 1990 pour donner des cours de karaté.
Elle est productrice sur certains de ses films.
En 1992, le personnage de Sonya Blade est inspiré de Cynthia Rothrock dès le premier jeu vidéo Mortal Kombat.
En 2014, elle est dans le film d'action Mercenaries, aux côtés de Brigitte Nielsen, Vivica A. Fox, Kristanna Loken et Zoë Bell.
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Filmography of Cynthia Rothrock (21 films)
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Mercenaries (2014)
, 1h30Directed by Christopher Ray
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure
Actors Kristanna Loken, Brigitte Nielsen, Vivica A. Fox, Zoë Bell, Cynthia Rothrock, Nicole Bilderback
Roles Mona
Rating37%
During a visit to Kazakhstan the daughter of the U.S. President (Panhilason) is captured by a female warlord (Nielsen) and held for ransom. The CIA creates a team to rescue her from Ulrika's base; a former Soviet prison nicknamed "The Citadel". The team Kendall (Rothrock) puts together (Bilderback, Loken, Bell, and Fox) were all serving time in U.S. prisons but are offered full pardons for taking part in the operation.
Redemption (2002)
, 1h26Origin USA
Genres Action, Crime
Actors Don Wilson (kickboxeur), Chris Penn, Cynthia Rothrock, James Russo, Richard Norton, Sam J. Jones
Roles Erin Murphy
Rating53%
Chef d'un commando d'élite de la police, John Sato prend tous les risques dans ses missions, au péril de sa vie et de celle de ses partenaires. Quand l'un d'eux est tué, il n'a plus le choix; il doit rendre son insigne. Le début d'une descente aux enfers qui conduit l'ancien policier déchu à Tony Leggio, un gangster dont il devient le lieutenant. Hier flic, aujourd'hui de l'autre côté de la barrière, John Sato arrive à son point de non retour.
, 2hDirected by Lewis Teague
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure
Actors John Schneider, Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle, James Best, Sonny Shroyer
Roles Bertha Jo
Rating60%
Hazzard County is having a reunion festival, which includes a Toughman-style contest, and a rattlesnake chili cookoff, along with several other events. Uncle Jesse is the grand marshal of the reunion and at the same time, is facing a lawsuit filed by Mama Josephine Maxx for access across Duke property to the Hazzard swamp where she intends to build a theme park. Jesse however, refused access, not wanting to see the swamp destroyed. This however, has made the rest of the townsfolk angry with him, as the new theme park means new jobs, and revenue for Hazzard County.
Eye for an Eye (1996)
, 1h37Directed by John Schlesinger
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Rape in fiction, Rape and revenge films
Actors Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Beverly D'Angelo, Joe Mantegna, Paul McCrane
Roles Tina
Rating61%
Karen McCann (Sally Field) is happily married to Mack (Ed Harris) and has two daughters, 17-year-old Julie (Olivia Burnette) (from Karen's previous marriage) and six-year-old Megan (Alexandra Kyle). She lives in a nice house in Santa Monica, California and has a good job in a museum.
Fast Getaway II (1994)
, 1h35Directed by Oley Sassone
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure
Actors Corey Haim, Cynthia Rothrock, Leo Rossi, Tiffany Grant, Sarah G. Buxton, Ken Lerner
Roles Lily
Rating46%
Nelson (Haim) having since turned his life around from the days of robbing banks, now runs an insurance business with his girlfriend. His past comes back to haunt him when an ex-partner from the old days frames him for burglary.
Undefeatable (1993)
, 1h30Directed by Godfrey Ho
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Robin Shou
Roles Kristi Jones
Rating44%
The film follows Kristi Jones (Cynthia Rothrock) who, along with her gang, take part in Mafia-run street fights to earn money for her sister's college education. Kristi's sister hopes to become a doctor and pay for Kristi's education.
Irresistible Force (1993)
, 1h14Directed by Kevin Hooks
Origin USA
Genres Action, Crime
Actors Stacy Keach, Cynthia Rothrock, Christopher Neame, Michael Bacall, Nicholas Hammond, Jerome Ehlers
Roles Charlotte Heller
Rating52%
A police sergeant (Keach) who is trying to avoid any trouble before his upcoming retirement receives an enthusiastic young female agent (Rothrock) as a new partner.
Tiger Claws (1992)
, 1h32Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Bolo Yeung, Michael Bernardo
Roles Linda Masterson
Rating54%
The police investigate a serial killer Bolo Yeung who seems to target only martial arts masters. One after another is killed in the same brutal fashion. This may be a chance for detective Linda Masterson to work on her first murder case. She is assigned the job and to assist her is another martial arts specialist, Sgt. Tarek Richards. Now they need to find a tiger style master, because the killer obviously uses tiger-style kung fu. Not a simple task, since tiger is a very ancient and rare style.
Fast Getaway (1991)
, 1h26Directed by Spiro Razatos
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Transport films, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Corey Haim, Cynthia Rothrock, Leo Rossi, Ken Lerner, Marcia Strassman, Jeff Olson
Roles Lilly
Rating53%
Nelson (Haim) is a teenager who robs banks with his father in group along with two other friends. When the group is disbanded over differences, Nelson and his father part ways with their former partners and form their own group. The ex-members tip off the police to where Nelson and his father are hitting next.
Martial Law II: Undercover (1991)
, 1h32Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jeff Wincott, Cynthia Rothrock, Paul Johansson, Billy Drago, James Lew, Sherrie Rose
Roles Billie Blake
Rating52%
Investigating the mysterious death of a colleague, LAPD cops Sean Thompson, who is now a detective, and "Billie" Blake begin to uncover a deadly ring of murder and corruption. Their search leads to a nightclub, where the rich and powerful are entertained by a stable of beautiful girls and protected by martial arts experts hired by a ruthless crime lord. When Thompson is called off the investigation by his commander, Billie goes undercover and infiltrates the ring on her own; soon, both are facing impossible odds in a climactic battle.
China O'Brien (1990)
, 1h26Directed by Robert Clouse
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, Keith Cooke, Toshirō Obata
Roles China O'Brien
Rating52%
Police Officer China O'Brien (Cynthia Rothrock) is a good cop who teaches martial arts class to her fellow officers. After an altercation with a gang that leads to the accidental death of a young boy, China resigns from the force, and returns to her hometown of Beaver Creek, Utah. Her father, John O'Brien (David Blackwell), is the sheriff and is very pleased to see her. China discovers that John is gradually losing control of the town to local crime boss Edwin Sommers (Steven Kerby), who controls corrupt deputy Marty Lickner (Patrick Adamson) and corrupt local judge Harry Godar (Will Hazlett). When John and honest deputy Ross Tyler (Chad Walker) are killed by car bombs that were planted by Sommers's henchmen, there is an emergency election to elect a new sheriff.
China O'Brien II (1990)
, 1h32Directed by Robert Clouse
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, Keith Cooke, Billy Banks, Chris Casamassa, Toshirō Obata
Roles China O'Brien
Rating52%
Thanks to Sheriff China O'Brien (Cynthia Rothrock), Beaver Creek, Utah has been designated the safest community in the state. But the town once again becomes unsafe when it becomes the hideout of escaped drug kingpin Charlie Baskin (Harlow Marks).
Martial Law (1990)
, 1h29Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Chad McQueen, Cynthia Rothrock, David Carradine, Tony Longo, John Fujioka, James Lew
Roles Billie Blake
Rating49%
Two cops - Sean (Chad McQueen) and his partner Billie (Cynthia Rothrock) are on the front line in the city's never ending war on crime. In addition to the routine small-time robberies they're dealing with on a daily basis, they must face a very dangerous and powerful man called Dalton Rhodes (David Carradine), who's not only a smuggler of guns and stolen luxury cars, but also a master of martial arts. Police are finding one body after another of mafia related people (all killed with bare hands). Sean and Billie have only vague clues in this case and no idea who's actually behind those murders. An aid in solving the riddle is to come from Sean's troubled younger brother Michael, who's found himself working for the mob boss Rhodes. Soon he'll learn that an easy way to get rich is also extremely dangerous and sometimes lethal.
Prince of the Sun (1990)
, 1h22Origin Chine
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Sports films, Films about Tibet, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Cynthia Rothrock, Lam Ching Ying, Sheila Chan, Jeffrey Falcon
Roles Bencheuk
Rating52%
Un enfant aux pouvoirs extraordinaires, est traqué par les forces du mal. Sa mission est de sauver un enfant sacré du Tibet.
The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988)
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Ellen Chan, Sandra Ng, Cynthia Rothrock, Sibelle Hu, Kara Hui, Ann Bridgewater
Roles Madam Law
Rating60%
The film revolves around a crack squad of female police officers who have to deal with harassment and a lack of respect from their male colleagues, personal issues as well as some serious criminals.