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Famke Janssen kicks crime's ass between runway walks. The 90s were WILD.
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Model by Day (1994)

gloriously cheesyfashion-forward vigilantismlow-budget superhero

Overview

AdventureActionTV MovieCrime

Lady X is a woman who works during the day as a model but turns into a fighter for justice at night with the help of her karate master Chang.

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martial artssuperherobased on comicmafiafashionmasked vigilantemodel

Standout Aspects

Acting

Famke Janssen's committed performance elevates ridiculous material

Costume

Lingerie-as-superhero-gear that only 1994 could justify

Practical Effects

Charming low-budget stunts before CGI ruined everything

Best for:Friends: Irony-soaked group viewing with drinks and running commentary·Background: Fold laundry while vaguely following the plot chaos·Rewatch: Cult classic status for 90s superhero completists only
Christian Duguay

Director

Christian Duguay

ReleasedMar 21, 1994
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Fox West Pictures
Alliance Films

Top Cast

Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Lex / Lady X

Clark Johnson

Clark Johnson

Master Chang

Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweed

Shannon

Sean Young

Sean Young

Mercedes

Stephen Shellen

Stephen Shellen

Lt. Eddie Walker

Traci Lind

Traci Lind

Jae

Kim Coates

Kim Coates

Tommy Nolan

Nigel Bennett

Nigel Bennett

Nicholai

Von Flores

Von Flores

Johnny Lee

David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Captain

Louis Di Bianco

Louis Di Bianco

Yuri

Henriette Ivanans

Henriette Ivanans

Assistant

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Famke Janssen's first leading role before her iconic turns as Xenia Onatopp and Jean Grey. She reportedly trained extensively in martial arts despite the film's shoestring budget.

Cultural

Part of a bizarre 90s trend of 'sexy female vigilante' TV movies that tried to cash in on Batman Returns' Catwoman energy with zero budget and maximum cleavage.

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