Miami Connection (1987)
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- R
- 1h 27min
- Action, Crime
- 18 Aug 1988 (USA)
- Movie
A martial arts rock band goes up against a band of motorcycle ninjas who have tightened their grip on Florida's narcotics trade.
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Y.K. Kim | ... |
Mark
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| Vincent Hirsch | ... |
John
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Joseph Diamand | ... |
Jack
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Maurice Smith | ... |
Jim
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Angelo Janotti | ... |
Tom
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| Kathy Collier | ... |
Jane
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| William Ergle | ... |
Jeff
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Si Y Jo | ... |
Yashito
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Woo-sang Park | ... |
Uncle Song
(as Richard Park)
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William P. Young | ... |
Club Owner
(as Willliam Young)
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Joy Sharpe | ... |
Club Owner's Girlfriend
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William Whitacre | ... |
Music Store Owner (scenesDeleted)
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John Leeson | ... |
Professor #1
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Sue Jacotta | ... |
Professor #2 (creditOnly)
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William Hollingsed | ... |
Deputy Sheriff
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Don Chapman | ... |
Rutland Store Mgr
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Homa Leapa | ... |
First Ninja
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Frank McVicker | ... |
Ninja
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David Delcastillo | ... |
Ninja
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Terry Sorrel | ... |
Ninja
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Jim Ditch | ... |
Ninja
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Scott Rousseau | ... |
Ninja
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Ed Black | ... |
Ninja
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| Robert G. Goodwin | ... |
Ninja
(as Robert Goodwin)
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Eddie Wood | ... |
Ninja / Jeff's Gangmember
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Bob Gentry | ... |
Ninja
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Bruce Donahue | ... |
Ninja
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Michael Hoffman | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Heinz Wellnitz | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Traci Hicks | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Antolin Leiva | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Tina Wilkes | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Richard McDonalds | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Douglas Fox | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Ricky Morgan | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Allen Vasney | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Ralph Cornier | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Angela Cipaletta | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Lori Blackmon | ... |
Jeff's Gangmember
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Jack McLaughlin | ... |
Old Rock Band Leader
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Edward Haerter | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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David W. Donoho | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
(as a different name)
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Mike Plaskon | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Joseph Mathis | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Joel Bornstein | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Jean Paul Tenell | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Bob Jordan | ... |
Orlando Gang Member / Biker
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Danny Hightower | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Henry Meade | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Robert Yee | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
(as Robert Lee)
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Joan Rosano | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Alberto Vasquez | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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David Higgens | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Raymond Vasquez | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Mike Mathews | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Kenneth Leiner | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Charles Knight | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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David Huff | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Jonathan Hetz | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Frank Trapnell | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Mike Neace | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Cliff Haney | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Michael Goins | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Fernando Leuthner | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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Keith Landry | ... |
Orlando Gang Member
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John F. Escobar | ... |
Miami Drug Dealer
(as John Escobar)
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Mary Lou Sambravo | ... |
Miami Gang
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Bill Britt | ... |
Miami Gang
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Miguel Gorordo | ... |
Miami Gang
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Roy Coats | ... |
Miami Gang
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A.D. Mitat | ... |
Miami Gang
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Keith Zambrano | ... |
Miami Gang
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Ricardo Cabellero | ... |
Miami Gang
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Rafael Rondon | ... |
Miami Gang
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Anthony Chad | ... |
Miami Gang
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Kevin Pollak | ... |
Miami Gang
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Mark Chase | ... |
Miami Gang
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Sergio Isramillo | ... |
Miami Gang
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Frank Gugliada | ... |
Miami Gang
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Jose Molina | ... |
Miami Gang
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Mary Gil | ... |
Miami Gang
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Daniel Noble | ... |
Miami Gang
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Jose Avello | ... |
Miami Gang
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Howard Cronin | ... |
Miami Gang
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George Mitat | ... |
Miami Gang
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Jeff Colpitts | ... |
Miami Gang
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John Cavanaugh | ... |
Miami Gang
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Robin Yuan | ... |
Miami Gang
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Juan Olarte | ... |
Miami Gang
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Juan Gapata | ... |
Miami Gang
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Wilfred Aquilan | ... |
Miami Gang
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Crazy Dave | ... |
Biker
(as 'Crazy Dave')
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Steven Yowels | ... |
Biker
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Eddie Channel | ... |
Biker
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Barbara Lepper | ... |
Biker
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Janet Ervin | ... |
Biker
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Tom Patrizzi | ... |
Biker
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Tracy Combs | ... |
Biker
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Tim Bartlett | ... |
Biker
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Duane Stone | ... |
Biker
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Richard Carter | ... |
Biker
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Ken Gibson | ... |
Biker
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Benny Stoltz | ... |
Biker
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Dennis Proulz | ... |
Biker
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Big Al Landgraf | ... |
Biker
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David Sharp | ... |
Biker
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Lou Arcumi | ... |
Biker
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D.Q. Roberts | ... |
Biker
(as DQ Roberts)
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Richard Mulvanex | ... |
Biker
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Aram Hernandez | ... |
Biker
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Jason Dress | ... |
Biker
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Eric Shmiel | ... |
Biker
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Jesse Lepper | ... |
Biker
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Carl Wood | ... |
Biker
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Larry Ammon | ... |
Biker
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Crazy Legs | ... |
Biker
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Don Wolf | ... |
Biker
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Susan Carter | ... |
Biker
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Phil Langbecker | ... |
Biker
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Matt Groskepf | ... |
Biker
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Bruce Heinemann | ... |
Biker
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Tracey Sloan | ... |
Biker
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Lonnie Ware | ... |
Biker
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Thomas Adkins | ... |
Biker
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Kevin Chudzik | ... |
Biker
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Sally Mitchell | ... |
Biker
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Jim Aker | ... |
Biker
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Kathy Brown | ... |
UCF Student
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Anne Borkowski | ... |
UCF Student
(as Ann Borkowski)
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Barbara Bunnell | ... |
UCF Student
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Nicholas Berliner | ... |
UCF Student
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Barbara Smith | ... |
UCF Student
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Keith Housand | ... |
UCF Student
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Faith Cotter | ... |
UCF Student
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Timothy Ellis | ... |
UCF Student
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Thomas Hastings | ... |
UCF Student
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| Bubba Baker | ... |
Nail Face (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Woo-sang Park | ... | (directed by) (as Richard Park) |
| Y.K. Kim | ... | (uncredited) (reshoots) |
Written by
| Woo-sang Park | ... | (story by) (as Richard Park) & |
| Y.K. Kim | ... | (story by) |
| Joseph Diamand | ... | (screenplay by) (as Joseph Diamond) |
Produced by
| Joseph Diamand | ... | associate producer (as Joseph Diamond) |
| Y.K. Kim | ... | producer |
| Woo-sang Park | ... | executive producer (as Richard Park) |
| Eddy A. Sirhan | ... | associate producer |
| William P. Young | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Jon McCallum | ||
Cinematography by
| Maximo Munzi | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Maximo Munzi | ||
Makeup Department
| Jon McCallum | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Tina Meredith | ... | makeup artist |
| Mark Wittenberg | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Joseph Diamand | ... | production supervisor (as Joseph Diamond) |
| William Ergle | ... | production supervisor |
| Douglas Fox | ... | special assistant to production supervisors (as Doug Fox) |
| Vincent Hirsch | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yeong-moon Kwon | ... | assistant director (as Young Moon Kwon) |
Art Department
| Jeff Cole | ... | production illustrator |
| J.B. Jones | ... | property master: Miami |
| Heinz Wellnitz | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mik Hoffman | ... | boom operator |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Doug Jackson | ... | sound: Omni Sound |
| Jeffrey A. Okun | ... | sound: Omni Sound (as Jeff Okun) |
| Raymond Vasquez | ... | sound |
| Bill Young | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Gary Harris | ... | special effects pyrotechnics |
Stunts
| Yeong-moon Kwon | ... | choreographer (as Young Moon Kwon) |
| John F. Escobar | ... | stunt player (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| William Cipoletta | ... | master electrician |
| David W. Donoho | ... | key grip (as David Donoho) |
| John F. Escobar | ... | still photographer (as John Escobar) |
| Michael Goins | ... | electrician |
| Traci Hicks | ... | second assistant camera (as Tracie Hicks) |
| Antonin Leiva | ... | grip |
| Ricky Morgan | ... | electrician |
| Eddy A. Sirhan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Allen Vasquez | ... | gaffer |
| Eddie Wood | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Y.K. Kim | ... | casting |
| William P. Young | ... | casting associate (as William Young) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angela Cipoletta | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Letty Sweeney | ... | wardrobe manager |
Music Department
| Elmer Bernstein | ... | music executive producer |
| Jon McCallum | ... | performer: instrumental music |
| Jeff Pratt | ... | studio engineer: songs "Escape from Miami", "I Love You", "Tough Guys" and "Tae Kwon Do Family" at American Recording Center, Orlando, Florida |
| Lloyd C. Sharpe | ... | songs |
Transportation Department
| Eric Schmiel | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Faith Cotter | ... | production assistant |
| Edward Haerter | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Danna J. Hendrickson | ... | production assistant |
| David Higgens | ... | stage manager (as David Higgins) |
| Jack McLaughlin | ... | production consultant |
| Frank McVicker | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Byung Ho Choi | ... | special thanks (as Grand Master Byung CHOI) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Manson International (1987) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Drafthouse Films (2012) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Box Media (1988) (Sweden) (VHS)
- DMEG (2004) (Sweden) (video)
- Eriga Videodistribusjon (1988) (Norway) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- New Vision Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- SBS Movies (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- Tubi TV (2020) (United States) (video)
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) (2015) (United States) (tv) (TCM Underground)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (Australia)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2022) (World-wide) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Omni Sound (sound)
- JDH Sound (sound re-recording)
- American Recording Center (music recording: songs "Escape from Miami", "I Love You", "Tough Guys" and "Tae Kwon Do Family")
- Starke Lake Studios (music recording: songs "Agains the Ninja" and "Friends")
- Florida Film Commission (special thanks)
- Park Avenue Night Club (special thanks)
- City of Winter Park, Florida (special thanks)
- Station 441 Restaurant (special thanks)
- Rusty Pelican (special thanks)
- Florida Rock (special thanks)
- Miami Film Commission (special thanks)
- Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium (special thanks)
- Orange County Sheriff's Department (special thanks)
- City of Orlando, Florida (special thanks)
- University of Central Florida (UCF) (special thanks)
- Ace Music Store (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The year is 1987. Motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on Florida's narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on their turf. Multi-national martial arts rock band Dragon Sound have had enough, and embark on a roundhouse wreck-wave of crime-crushing justice. When not chasing beach bunnies or performing their hit song "Against the Ninja," Mark (taekwondo master/inspirational speaker Y.K. Kim) and the boys are kicking and chopping at the drug world's smelliest underbelly. It'll take every ounce of their blood and courage, but Dragon Sound can't stop until they've completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the kill-crazy ninjas, the middle-aged thugs, the "stupid cocaine"...and the entire MIAMI CONNECTION!!! Written by MiamiConnection |
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| Taglines | Survival the ultimate test... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | After opening to poor box-office showings and scathing reviews, the film was largely forgotten. In June 2009, Zack Carlson, a programmer at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas, happened upon a 35 mm print on eBay. Carlson had never heard of the film, but bought it for $35. In April 2010, Carlson screened the film at the Drafthouse, and it became wildly popular with cult film fans. More screenings took place in packed theaters. Drafthouse phoned Y.K. Kim about distributing the film. At first, Kim thought that the call was a cruel prank. Eventually, Kim realized that his film had become a popular midnight movie 25 years after its initial failure. See more » |
| Goofs | In the Dragon Sound performances, Mark's finger movements do not match the sound or tempo of the songs at all. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Robot Bride of Manos (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Escape from Miami See more » |
| Quotes |
Mark:
I didn't know you had a father. I thought we are all orphans. See more » |