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Kickboxer

Kickboxer

An ancient sport becomes a deadly game.

19896.81h 37m

Overview

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

Directed by David Worth
Written by Mark DiSalle, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Glenn A. Bruce
Produced by Mark DiSalle
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $50.0M

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Kurt Sloane

D

Dennis Alexio

Eric Sloane

Dennis Chan Kwok-San

Dennis Chan Kwok-San

Xian

Haskell V. Anderson III

Haskell V. Anderson III

Winston Taylor

Rochelle Ashana

Rochelle Ashana

Mylee

Michel Qissi

Michel Qissi

Tong Po

Steve Lee Ka-Ting

Steve Lee Ka-Ting

Freddy Li

Gam Biu

Gam Biu

Tao Liu

R

Ricky Liu

Big Thai Man

Thomas Sin Ho-Ying

Thomas Sin Ho-Ying

Huge Village Man #1

Themes & Keywords

martial artsshowdownrapesibling relationshipsportsfightwheelchairbangkok, thailandthailandphuketmuay thaikick boxingrevengeaction heroyellowfacedefiantmighty whitey

About Kickboxer

Kickboxer is a action, thriller, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of martial arts, showdown, rape, sibling relationship, sports, fight. Directed by David Worth, it stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan Kwok-San. If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

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