Kick of Death (1997)
The Deadliest Kickboxer in Hong Kong... is Coming to America!
Shane MacQuade is a rising star in Hong Kong's underworld kickboxing rings... until he wins a fight he was supposed to lose. Framed for murder, running from both the Triad mob and the police, Shane escapes to America. There, a chance encounter with a professional hitman in the Nevada desert ends with Shane taking the man's identity and his life. Shane finds that the violent world he left behind in Hong Kong is too strong to escape. A crooked Las Vegas fight promoter and a stripper named Angelique draw him into a web of sex and murder that will test his martial arts skills to their limit and change his life forever.
Cast
- Laura Shin - Keum
- David Heavener - Alderton
- George D. Amoroso - Right Hand
- Joel Stoffer - Jason
- Michael Guerin - Shane MacQuade
- Vernon Wells - Paulie
- T.J. Storm - Abdul Sabbah (as Storm)
- Rodrigo Obregón - Vinnie Vasta
- Melissa Allen-Weiser - Angelique
- Brenda Maly - Marion
Screenplay
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, stripper, bouncer, hong kong, las vegas, triads
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kick of Death about?
- Shane MacQuade is a rising star in Hong Kong's underworld kickboxing rings... until he wins a fight he was supposed to lose. Framed for murder, running from both the Triad mob and the police, Shane escapes to America. There, a chance encounter with a professional hitman in the Nevada desert ends with Shane taking the man's identity and his life. Shane finds that the violent world he left behind in Hong Kong is too strong to escape. A crooked Las Vegas fight promoter and a stripper named Angelique draw him into a web of sex and murder that will test his martial arts skills to their limit and change his life forever.
- Who directed Kick of Death?
- Kick of Death was directed by David Avallone.
- Who stars in Kick of Death?
- Kick of Death stars Laura Shin, David Heavener, George D. Amoroso, Joel Stoffer, Michael Guerin, Vernon Wells.
- How long is Kick of Death?
- Kick of Death has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Kick of Death?
- Kick of Death is a Adventure, Action, Crime film.
- Where was Kick of Death produced?
- Kick of Death was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kick of Death?
- The themes of Kick of Death include: Martial Arts Showdown, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Martial Arts and Action.