Title: Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold. Distributor/Studio: Warner Archives Special Agent Cleopatra Jones knows the heroin pipeline stretches from Hong Kong to the U.S. and she's dead set on shutting the pipeline off at it's source.
| Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles Bail |
| Written by | William Tennant Max Julien |
| Starring | Tamara Dobson Stella Stevens Norman Fell |
| Music by | Dominic Frontiere |
| Cinematography | Alan Hume |
| Edited by | Willy Kemplen |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | July 11, 1975 |
| 96 minutes | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3,625,000 |
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold is a 1975 American action-adventureblaxploitation film directed by Charles Bail and starring Tamara Dobson as Cleopatra 'Cleo' Jones, Stella Stevens and Norman Fell.[1] The film is a sequel to the 1973 action film Cleopatra Jones.
Plot[edit]
The story begins with two government agents, Matthew Johnson and Melvin Johnson, being captured by the 'Dragon Lady' (Stella Stevens). Cleopatra Jones then travels to Hong Kong to rescue the agents. Jones pairs up with Tanny (Ni Tien) and ends up in the Dragon Lady's casino, which, in actuality, is the headquarters for her underground drug empire. Jones and Tanny use their combat skills to battle the Dragon Lady's henchmen and rescues the agents.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Tamara Dobson as Cleopatra Jones[1]
- Stella Stevens as Dragon Lady
- Norman Fell as Stanley Nagel
- Albert Popwell as Matthew Johnson
- Caro Kenyatta as Melvin Johnson
Max Julien, author of the source story for, and a co-producer of, the film's predecessor, Cleopatra Jones, refused to participate in the production, and instead got token credit for the story and script having been 'based on characters created by' him.
Stuntmen:
Eddy Donno,Leonard William Laybourne,Alan Gibbs,Frank Orsatti
Reception[edit]
The film was not as well received as its predecessor, Cleopatra Jones, due mainly to the decline in the popularity of the blaxploitation genre.[3]
The film was released on DVD by Warner Brothers as part of its Warner Archive Collection in 2010.
See also[edit]
Cleopatra Jones Movies
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Tamara Dobson, 59; Former Model Starred in 'Cleopatra Jones' Movies'. The Los Angeles Times. 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^Novotny Lawrence (2008). Blaxploitation Films of the 1970s. Routledge. ISBN978-0-415-96097-7.
- ^'Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold'. Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
External links[edit]
- Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold on IMDb
Dobson in Cleopatra Jones (1973) | |
| Born | May 14, 1947[1] Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died | October 2, 2006 (aged 59)[1][2] |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Maryland Institute College of Art[2] |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1969–1987 |
| Known for | Cleopatra Jones – Cleopatra Jones, Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3][4] |
Tamara Janice Dobson (May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an American actress and fashion model. Beginning her career in modeling during the late 1960s, Dobson became best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra 'Cleo' Jones the 1973 Blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones and its 1975 sequel Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold.[3][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dobson was the second of four children born to Melvin and Evelyn Dobson (née Russell).[6] Dobson started as a beautician. Dobson started her modeling career doing fashion shows at her school, Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also received her degree in fashion illustration.[4] While studying, Dobson was discovered in 1969 and began to film commercials and modeling.
Career[edit]
After school, Dobson moved from Maryland to New York to model and act full-time. Dobson modeled for Jet Magazine sometime during her early modeling career.[6] Dobson eventually became a fashion model for Vogue Magazine, in addition to modeling for Essence magazine.[4][7] She was also in TV commercials for Revlon, Fabergé, and Chanel.[4] Dobson is also recognized by the Guinness book of world records as the 'Tallest Leading Lady in Film', standing at 6 foot 2 inches.[3][4] Aside from Cleopatra Jones, Dobson has roles in other films such as; Come Back, Charleston Blue, Chained Heat and Norman... Is That You?.
Dobson also starred in episode 13 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Doctor Delora Bayliss [8]
Health and death[edit]
Dobson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000.[2][3] She died on October 2, 2006 at Keswick Multi-Care Center in Baltimore, Maryland[3], of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis, at age 59.[2][9][10] Dobson never married or had children.
Cleopatra Jones Casino Of Gold Full Movie
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Come Back, Charleston Blue | Uncredited[9] | |
| 1972 | Fuzz | Rochelle | |
| 1973 | Cleopatra Jones | Cleopatra 'Cleo' Jones | |
| 1975 | Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold | ||
| 1976 | Norman... Is That You? | Audrey | |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series | Lisa | TV movie |
| 1979 | Jason of Star Command | Samantha | 12 episodes |
| 1983 | Chained Heat | Duchess | |
| 1984 | Amazons | Rosalund Joseph | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ abLentz III, Harris M. 'Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2006: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre'. Google Books. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ abcdMcCann, Bob. 'Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television (Tamara Dobson)'. Google Books. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ abcde'(JET Magazine) Tamara Dobson, 59: Known For 'Cleopatra Jones' Film Roles'. Google Books. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^ abcde'Smart, Tall and Beautiful, Tamara Dobson | African American Registry'. www.aaregistry.org. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ^'Tamara Dobson, 59; Former Model Starred in `Cleopatra Jones' Movies'. The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ abThompson, M. Cordell. '(JET Magazine) Tamara Dobson: Tall, Tough And Talented Actor'. Google Books. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ^David Michael Ettlin (October 6, 2006). 'Cleopatra Jones star Tamara Dobson dies at 59'. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533102/fullcredits
- ^ ab'Tamara Dobson, 59, Model and Actress, Dies'. The New York Times. October 6, 2006. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^'Actress Tamara Dobson, 59, starred as `Cleopatra Jones''. Baltimore Sun. October 5, 2006. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
Cleopatra Jones Quotes
External links[edit]
- Tamara Dobson on IMDb
- Tamara Dobson at AllMovie
- Actress Tamara Dobson, Star of 'Cleopatra Jones,' Dies At 59, Vibe.com
- The Cocoa Lounge Remembers Tamara Dobson, Biography, Cocoalounge.com