Kickboxer

Theatrical - Wide 1989-09-08

Cast Jean-Claude Van Damme Dennis Alexio Michel Qissi Mark DiSalle
Directed by David Worth Mark DiSalle
Written by Glenn Bruce

Box Office Gross: $50,000,000

Running Time: 98 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Kings Road Entertainment, The Cannon Group

Genres: Action Drama Thriller

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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... See more not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

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