Kickboxer (1989)
An ancient sport becomes a deadly game.
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.
Director: David Worth, Mark DiSalle
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 20, 1989
Cast
- Jean-Claude Van Damme - Kurt Sloane
- Dennis Alexio - Eric Sloane
- Dennis Chan Kwok-San - Xian Chow
- Michel Qissi - Tong Po
- Haskell V. Anderson III - Winston Taylor
- Rochelle Ashana - Mylee
- Richard Foo - Tao Liu
- Ricky Liu - Big Thai Man
- Thomas Sin Ho-Ying - Huge Village Man #1
- Tony Chan Tak-Hing - Huge Village Man #2
Screenplay
- Mark DiSalle (Story)
- Jean-Claude Van Damme (Story)
- Glenn A. Bruce (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Hertzog
Cinematography: Jon Kranhouse
Editing: Wayne Wahrman
Production: Kings Road Entertainment, The Cannon Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Action-Packed Excitement, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Martial Arts and Action, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World
Keywords
martial arts, showdown, rape, sibling relationship, sports, fight, wheelchair, bangkok, thailand, thailand, phuket, muay thai, kick boxing, revenge, action hero, yellowface
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kickboxer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer was directed by David Worth, Mark DiSalle.
- Who stars in Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Michel Qissi, Haskell V. Anderson III, Rochelle Ashana.
- How long is Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer is a Action, Thriller, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Kickboxer?
- Kickboxer had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Kickboxer gross?
- Kickboxer grossed $50M worldwide.
- Where was Kickboxer produced?
- Kickboxer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kickboxer?
- The themes of Kickboxer include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Action-Packed Excitement, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Martial Arts and Action, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World.