24 Hours to Midnight
| 24 Hours to Midnight | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leo Fong George Chung |
| Written by | Leo Fong |
| Produced by | Philip Cable Sunny Lim (exec prod.) |
| Starring | Juan Chapa Stephen Moore Myra Stack Pierce Bernie Pock De'Ann Power Steve Quimby Cynthia Rothrock |
| Cinematography | Frank Harris |
| Edited by | Christopher Roth |
| Music by | Del Casher |
Release date | 1985 |
Running time | 91 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
24 Hours to Midnight is a 1980s action film directed by Leo Fong and starring Juan Chapa, Stephen Moore, Stack Pierce, Bernie Pock, De'Ann Power and Cynthia Rothrock. It is about a woman who takes revenge on the people that killed her husband.
Story
Devon Grady's husband is killed by gang henchmen. Grady (played by Cynthia Rothrock) goers on a mission of revenge on his killers using her ninja skills.[1][2] She fights her way to get to the evil villain "White Powder Chan (played by Stack Pierce).[3][4] While taking her revenge she is being stalked by two police officers who are trying to get to the bottom of who is making the mayhem.[5] The cops, Lee Ann Jackson and Lester McQueen were played by Myra, and Bernie Pock.[6]
Background
Apparently Cynthia Rothrock pulled out of the film and the footage with her was shelved for some years. Later scenes with Deanne Powers dressed in a ninja suit were added.[7] The book, The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies by Bill Palmer, Karen Palmer, and Ric Meyers credit George Chung as the director,[8] while other sources credit Leo Fong as the films director.[9][10] The production company was Sunny Film Corp.[11]
Releases
Due to the success of the film in video stores, the video rights were acquired by Buena Vista Home Entertainment and ten years later it was re-released. Around 2004, it was re-released through a new company called Draculina Cine. The film's 4th re-release on video was by distributor, Lions Gate.[12]
Cast
- Juan Chapa ... Harry Grady[13][14]
- Leo T. Fong ... Mr. Big[15]
- Stephen Moore
- Myra ... LeAnn Jackson
- Stack Pierce ... 'White Powder' Chan
- Bernie Pock ... Lester McQueen
- De'Ann Power ... Chan's Girlfriend / Woman in Ninja Suit (as Deanne Power)
- Steve Quimby ... Roland Stokes
- Cynthia Rothrock ... Devon Grady
- Rick Scott ... West
- Brinke Stevens ... Devon Grady (voice)
- Joseph Torres Jr. ... Hernandez
- Freddy Waff ... Gang member[16]
References
- ^ Starr's Karate and Black Belt Academy - Cynthia Rothrock – Martial Artist, Actress, Instructor By Kathleen McQuaid
- ^ Video Sourcebook, Thomson Gale - Page 3043
- ^ All Movie - 24 Hours to Midnight (1992), Overview
- ^ AllMovie - 24 Hours to Midnight (1992), Cast & Crew)
- ^ Rotten Tomatoes - 24 Hours to Midnight (1992
- ^ TV Guide - 24 Hours To Midnight, Review
- ^ Letterboxd - 24 Hours to Midnight 1985 Directed by Leo Fong
- ^ The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies, by Bill Palmer, Karen Palmer, Ric Meyers - Page 370 2496. 24 Hours To Midnight
- ^ Make Movies That Make Money!: The Low-Budget Filmmaker’s Guide to Commercial Success, By Philip R. Cable - Page 186 V. Distribution
- ^ Turner Classic Movies - 24 Hours To Midnight(1992)
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter, Volume 320, Issues 35-50 - Page 49
- ^ Make Movies That Make Money!: The Low-Budget Filmmaker’s Guide to Commercial Success, By Philip R. Cable - Page 223 Index
- ^ Imdb - 24 Hours to Midnight (1985)
- ^ FilmAffinity - 24 Hours to Midnight
- ^ TV Guide - 24 Hours To Midnight, Cast
- ^ Imdb - 24 Hours to Midnight (1985)