Bloodsport (1988)
Bolo Yeung, Donald Gibb, Forest Whitaker
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic... (read more) Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army officers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants.
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R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed by:
Newt Arnold
Release Date: Feb 26, 1988
DVD Release Date: Jun 01, 2004
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I can't decide between this and Lionheart as my favorite Van Damme flick. His karate faces are absolutely priceless. Plus, the fact that it's based on a true story somehow makes it even cheesier. All I gotta say is that I dare Seagal or Norris to ste... (read more) I can't decide between this and Lionheart as my favorite Van Damme flick. His karate faces are absolutely priceless. Plus, the fact that it's based on a true story somehow makes it even cheesier. All I gotta say is that I dare Seagal or Norris to step to Van Damme. I DARE THEM.
Pikku budjetilla Hong Kongissa kuvattu oikeaan haastajaan perustuva jenkkimättö, jossa on ok-hyvat tappelut. Baletista juuri kamppailuelokuvissa aloittanut Damme tekee spagaatin 7 kertaa. JCVD parhaassa leffassaan ennen Tsui Harkin Double teamia, W... (read more) Pikku budjetilla Hong Kongissa kuvattu oikeaan haastajaan perustuva jenkkimättö, jossa on ok-hyvat tappelut. Baletista juuri kamppailuelokuvissa aloittanut Damme tekee spagaatin 7 kertaa. JCVD parhaassa leffassaan ennen Tsui Harkin Double teamia, Woon Hard Targettia ja Emmerichin Universal Soldieria = yhteensa miehen ainoat katsottavat. Suomi sensuurin lapi paassyt versio kesti aikanaan n. vartin, kun potkiminen oli viela raainta, mita tarkastamo tiesi.
Hes my favorite action actor ,all time!
Sexy, handsome , good looking ,hot !!!!!
The epitome of everything that is Jean-Claude Van Damme: training montages, ditzy love interests, vengeance for a harmed friend, no shirt, bad acting, lots of fights in slow motion, and all the spinning back kicks you could want. Me at age eight: ea... (read more) The epitome of everything that is Jean-Claude Van Damme: training montages, ditzy love interests, vengeance for a harmed friend, no shirt, bad acting, lots of fights in slow motion, and all the spinning back kicks you could want. Me at age eight: eat your heart out.
Awesome martial arts film. Van Damme at his best. This movie is based on the true story of the first westerner to ever win the Kumite. The movie has a great script and good fight scene's. This is easily Van Damme's first and best movie ever.
Every time this movie is on TV I usually watch it. A good movie, lots of nice action and come on, It's Jean Claude Van Damme!
Its the Muscles from Brussels and he is doing the splits every 10 minutes. He even does the splits and punches a guy in the balls. The fighting which isn't that great really although there is a guy who fights like a monkey and classic old school Kung... (read more) Its the Muscles from Brussels and he is doing the splits every 10 minutes. He even does the splits and punches a guy in the balls. The fighting which isn't that great really although there is a guy who fights like a monkey and classic old school Kung Fu hero Bolo Yeung with his unfeasibly large pecs.
The movie that launched Van Damme on the world and some could say formed the basis for the original UFC. The stunts were decent for the time and the fighting was pretty brutal. Overall the story was weak, but who cares when you have so much ass kic... (read more) The movie that launched Van Damme on the world and some could say formed the basis for the original UFC. The stunts were decent for the time and the fighting was pretty brutal. Overall the story was weak, but who cares when you have so much ass kicking.
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