Showdown (1993/I)

Director:

Robert Radler

Writer:

Stuart Gibbs (writer)

Release Date:

17 September 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Action

Tagline:

There is no other way.

Plot:

Ken has just moved from Kansas with his mother. He talks to a girl named Julie, not knowing that her boyfriend Tom is very possessive of her...

Plot Keywords:

Janitor | Machismo | Bully Comeuppance | Bully | Growing Up

Cast

Billy Blanks	...	Billy
Kenn Scott	...	Ken Marx
Christine Taylor	...	Julie
John Mallory Asher	...	Mike
Patrick Kilpatrick	...	Lee
Linda Dona	...	Kate
Ken McLeod	...	Tom
Michael Cavalieri	...	Rob
Seidy Lopez	...	Gina
Brion James	...	Asst. Principal Kowalski
Mike Genovese	...	Spinelli (as Michael Genovese)
Nicholas Hill	...	James
James Lew	...	Hit Man
Ray Gamboa	...	Thug
Debbie Bartelt	...	Shirley

Runtime:

Brazil:100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Germany:16 (cut) | Germany:18 (uncut) | Iceland:16 | USA:PG-13 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R (alternate version)

Filming Locations:

Paradise Valley Unified School District - 15002 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Company:

Imperial Entertainment

Trivia:

The film was shot at Paradise Valley High School when the school was closed because of freeway construction interference. Another school was built nearby for the students who attended Paradise Valley High School. The school ended up reopening and the other school was named North Canyon.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When "Ken" is describing where he previously lived, he pronounces "Salina, KS" with a long 'e' sound, which is how it is pronounced when describing "Salinas, CA". In KS, it's pronounced with a long 'i' sound.

Quotes:

Asst. Principal Kowalski: [Ken's first day at school] Ah, you're the new kid, huh?
Ken Marx: Uh, yeah.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: You got a name?
Ken Marx: Ken.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Ken what?
Ken Marx: Marx.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Marx, I'm Mr. Kowalski, Vice Principal. You got a problem you come see me. You know how to read?
Ken Marx: Uh, yes, sir.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Ah, that's refreshing. Listen, let me lay down a few campus rules for you. No smoking, no profanity, no graffiti. No fighting, no weapons, and no sex. You like sex? Ah, never mind. On campus keep it in your pants. Listen, you stick to these rules, I'll stay out of your face. You don't - I'll become your worst nightmare. You got it?
Ken Marx: Yes, sir.
[...]

Movie Connections:

References The Karate Kid (1984)

Soundtrack:

DRAW THE LINE

Kinda like "The Karate Kid", only more intense!

I've seen this movie one time, and all I can say is the star Ken(Kenn Scott) was sorta like Daniel Russo of "The Karate Kid" only there were a few things his sensei(Billy Blanks) did that Miyagi didn't do. Billy helped enhanced his speed, and reflexes to go against Julie's controlling boyfriend, who was taught by a deranged sensei named Lee(Patrick Kilpatrick), who people there seem to totally dislike. The fight scene was nothing like the KK, especially when the other students saw what Lee did to his own pupil. Kenn tried to help only to land a sucker punch to the lower lumbar. Then it was Billy vs. Lee. And guess who the other team root for? Billy of course. When the other group of students told Billy about their dissatisfaction of Lee. Billy never decline an offer like that. Would you? The others were very happy to have a new sensei. I DON'T BLAME THEM! I liked the girl who wore the half-shirt. She was hot! Kenn Scott is very good in karate, is because I was taught by the same sensei he did in real life. It was here in North Carolina! Sorry, you'll have to see the movie, it may be cheap, if you see it that way, but I enjoyed it very well for many reasons. Rating 3 out of 5 stars.