In the gritty world of 1970s action, Cleopatra Jones stands tall. Portrayed with formidable grace by Tamara Dobson, she is a stylish and lethal government agent who returns home to Los Angeles only to find her community under siege. The source of the terror is "Mommy," a ruthless drug lord played with venomous flair by Shelley Winters, who orchestrates the destruction of a local rehabilitation center as revenge against Cleopatra. Teaming up with her steady boyfriend, Reuben (Bernie Casey), Cleopatra must navigate a dangerous urban landscape filled with corrupt cops and treacherous henchmen, including the slimy Doodlebug (Antonio Fargas). Directed by Jack Starrett, this blaxploitation adventure delivers a potent mix of high-speed chases, explosive confrontations, and street-smart style as one woman wages a relentless war to clean up her neighborhood and take down a vicious empire.