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No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

PG 85 min  -  Action | Drama  -   2 May 1986 (USA)
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Jason Stillwell, a Bruce Lee fan, is beaten numerous times and trains from the ghost of Lee. Jason then must use his newly acquired skills to save Seattle from a crime syndicate... See full summary »

Director:

Corey Yuen

Writers:

Corey Yuen (original story), See-Yuen Ng (original story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kurt McKinney Kurt McKinney ...
Jean-Claude Van Damme ...
J.W. Fails J.W. Fails ...
Kathie Sileno ...
Kelly Reilly
Tai Chung Kim Tai Chung Kim ...
Sensei Lee (as Kim Tai Chong)
Kent Lipham ...
Scott
Ron Pohnel Ron Pohnel ...
Dale Jacoby Dale Jacoby ...
Dean Ramsay
Peter Cunningham Peter Cunningham ...
Frank Peters (as Pete Cunningham)
Timothy D. Baker Timothy D. Baker ...
Tom Stillwell
Gloria Marziano Gloria Marziano ...
Mrs. Stillwell
Joe Verroca Joe Verroca ...
New York Agent (as Joe Vance)
Farid Panahi Farid Panahi ...
New York Assistant #1
Tom Harris Tom Harris ...
New York Assistant #2
John Andes John Andes ...
New York Boss
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Storyline

Jason Stillwell, a Bruce Lee fan, is beaten numerous times and trains from the ghost of Lee. Jason then must use his newly acquired skills to save Seattle from a crime syndicate, whose top martial artist is the deadly Ivan. Written by Albert Valentin <albval@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Ghost | Martial Artist | Russian | Fighting Style | Martial Arts  | See more »

Taglines:

When life is on the line there can be ... See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Hong Kong

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Karate Tiger See more »

Filming Locations:

Seattle, Washington, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$793,723 (USA) (4 May 1986) (241 Screens)

Gross:

$4,662,137 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (DVD version)  | UK: (1986 video release)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The scenes with Bruce Lee's spirit were actually filmed with Tai Chung Kim and Kurt McKinney both speaking different languages. Kim's voice was later dubbed into English and, apparently, both actors did not know what they were saying to each other throughout these scenes - they spoke from cues behind the cameras. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the opening dojo scene, the United States of America flag is posted on the wall facing backward. See more »

Quotes

Tom Stillwell: Oh can't I? I think you're forgetting whose house this is!
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Crazy Credits

Jean-Claude Van Damme's character is Ivan, but in the ending credits, next
to his name reads, "Karl Brezdin". See more »

Connections

Referenced in Pineapple Express (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Close to You"
Written by Frank Harris and M.J. Lallo
Performed by M.J. Lallo See more »