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Bloodsport (1988) 6.5
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 ... See full summary » Director:Newt Arnold |
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Cast
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Frank Dux
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Norman Burton | ... |
Helmer
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Rawlins
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Roy Chiao | ... |
Senzo Tanaka
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Philip Chan | ... |
Captain Chen
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Pierre Rafini | ... |
Young Frank
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Ken Siu | ... |
Victor Lin
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Kimo Lai Kwok Ki | ... |
Hiro
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Bernard Mariano | ... |
Sadiq Hossein
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Bill Yuen Ping Kuen | ... |
Oshima
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Lily Leung | ... |
Mrs. Tanaka
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Joshua Schroder | ... |
Chuck /
Older Boy
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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. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
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The secret contest where the world's greatest warriors fight in a battle to the death. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 February 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Contacto sangriento See more »Filming Locations:
Hong Kong, ChinaBox Office
Budget:
$1,100,000 (estimated)Gross:
$11,806,119 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Boxer: Jackson, you going to go to Hong Kong?
Jackson: I love anything full contact. I need a few more scars on my face.
Boxer: But I heard you can get killed at that Kumite.
Jackson: Only if you fuck up.
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Trivia
Gloria Wu, sister of actor Daniel Wu can be seen in the film playing 'Special Lady'. See more »Goofs
Parades gets his leg broken in the fight with Chong Li. However, throughout the next several scenes he is unhurt and seated on the bleachers. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Boxer: Jackson, you going to go to Hong Kong?
Jackson: I love anything full contact. I need a few more scars on my face.
Boxer: But I heard you can get killed at that Kumite.
Jackson: Only if you fuck up.
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Being a film watcher that looks for great acting, i surprised myself when i enjoyed this film.
Being more a film fan than a martial arts fan i was expecting to be writing a bad review for this flick. No one can deny that van damme is a great martial artist, but his acting is so so the opposite.
You have to look at it as a martial arts film (which it is) and accept the stunning fight sequences (especially the final fight scene which was very well choreographed) the film offers.
Yes, people will talk about how bad his acting may be, but what people forget is that he is a martial artist more than an actor. Movies are just the way he can express his great skills to an audience.
I recommend this film to any martial arts fan but not so much to anyone looking for a compelling dramatic, mystical thriller because you will be disappointed.
On all it's a basic, pure, martial arts film that i feel is underrated.