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Kickboxer (1989)

โ€œAn ancient sport becomes a deadly game.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,626 votes 1h 38m r ActionThrillerDrama

#39 of 70 films from 1989 #853 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mark DiSalle, David Worth ยท Written by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mark DiSalle, Glenn A. Bruce

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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.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Kurt Sloane
Dennis Alexioas Eric Sloane
Dennis Chan Kwok-Sanas Xian
Michel Qissias Tong Po
Haskell V. Anderson IIIas Winston Taylor
Rochelle Ashanaas Mylee
Richard Fooas Tao Liu
Ricky Liuas Big Thai Man
Gam Biuas Tao Liu
Thomas Sin Ho-Yingas Huge Village Man #1
Tony Chanas Huge Village Man #2
Brad Kerneras U.S. Announcer
Tony Chan Tak-Hingas Huge Village Man #2
Dean Harringtonas U.S. Announcer

Facts

Release dateApril 20, 1989
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$50,000,000 (33.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097659

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Questions

How long is Kickboxer?
Kickboxer runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Kickboxer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,626 votes, which places it #39 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 46%) and #853 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Kickboxer?
Kickboxer was directed by Mark DiSalle, David Worth.
Who stars in Kickboxer?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Kurt Sloane; Dennis Alexio as Eric Sloane; Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Xian; Michel Qissi as Tong Po; Haskell V. Anderson III as Winston Taylor; Rochelle Ashana as Mylee.
What is Kickboxer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kickboxer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36040.

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