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No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

โ€œTonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 661 votes 1h 34m pg ActionComedyDramaCrime

#52 of 63 films from 1986 #1459 of 2168 in action

Directed by Corey Yuen ยท Written by Keith W. Strandberg

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Overview

The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

Cast

Kurt McKinneyas Jason Stillwell
Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
J.W. Failsas R.J. Madison
Kathie Silenoas Kelly Reilly
Kim Tae-Jeongas Sensei Lee
Kent Liphamas Scott
Ron Pohnelas Ian Reilly
Dale Jacobyas Dean Ramsey
Peter Cunninghamas Frank Peters
Timothy D. Bakeras Tom Stillwell
Gloria Marzianoas Mrs. Stillwell
Joe Verrocaas New York Agent
Farid Panahias New York Assistant #1
Tom Harrisas New York Assistant #2

Facts

Release dateMay 2, 1986
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Box office$4,662,137
IMDbtt0089695

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Questions

How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is No Retreat, No Surrender worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 661 votes, which places it #52 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 19%) and #1459 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender was directed by Corey Yuen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Transporter (2002), DOA: Dead or Alive (2006).
Who stars in No Retreat, No Surrender?
Kurt McKinney as Jason Stillwell; Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"; J.W. Fails as R.J. Madison; Kathie Sileno as Kelly Reilly; Kim Tae-Jeong as Sensei Lee; Kent Lipham as Scott.
What is No Retreat, No Surrender rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for No Retreat, No Surrender?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/132796.

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