Cui hua kuang mo (1994)

Director:

Godfrey Ho

Writers:

Steve Harper (screenplay)
Robert Vassar (screenplay)

Genre:

Action

Tagline:

Out of the ring, into the fire... in a fight to the finish

Plot:

Kristi Jones (Cynthia Rothrock) avenges her sister's death at the hands of a crazed martial arts rapist. |

Plot Keywords:

Cult Favorite | Loss Of Loved One | Loss Of Sister | Death Of Loved One | Death Of Sister

Cast

Cynthia Rothrock	...	Kristi Jones
Don Niam	...	Stingray
John Miller	...	Nick DiMarco
Donna Jason	...	Jennifer Simmons
Sunny David	...	Karen
Emille Davazac	...	Anna
Hang Yip Yim	...	Hank
Richard Yuen	...	Ryko (as Ricky Yuen)
Gerald Klein	...	Mike (as Jerald Klein)
William Buckley	...	Police Captain
Mike Sutton	...	Police Undercover
Michael S. Walter	...	Lou (as Michael Walter)
Linn Thai	...	Eagle Lee
Shelton Lee	...	Diablo
Scott Shelton	...	Bear

Also Known As:

Undefeatable (International: English title)

Runtime:

UK:90 min

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

English | Cantonese

Color:

Color

Certification:

Germany:18 | Australia:R | UK:18 | USA:R

Goofs:

Continuity: When Dr. Simmons phones Greg to give him a possible address for their suspect she arranges to meet him there but doesn't give him the address. Shortly afterwards they both turn up there.

Quotes:

Kristi Jones: We'll keep an EYE out for you, Stingray.
Nick DiMarco: Yeah, SEE ya.

Movie Connections:

References A Wild Hare (1940)

take it from an expert

I have seen this fine film 10-15 times, and I will probably see it 10-15 more. Godfrey Hall (aka Godfrey Ho) directs a great ensemble cast to great heights. There are many career bests here, most notably Don Niam as Paul "Stingray" Taylor. As a true fan of this movie, I have done research on many of the actors, as most are not well known. It has come to light that Don Niam is originally from, and has since returned to, Akron, Ohio. He has opened multiple dojos that have failed and is now running one that is located behind a Subway. He trained the man who invented spinning. He has signs on the windows reminding you to take off your shoes and "No Drinks on the Mat". He is a true star. His performance alone is enough to satisfy any moviegoer's thirst for entertainment. This is best displayed in the scene where he spraypaints two red streaks in his hair. The acting is amazing and the story grande. The soundtrack supplied by Todd M. Hahn is exquisite and certainly noteworthy, even in this sea of wonder that is the movie Undefeatable. John Miller as Nick DeMarco is another brilliant casting choice. He's a tough cop with a good heart, and he doesn't need a reason to take someone to jail or take money from them. His delivery of the line, "What, you don't like tea?" should be viewed sparingly, as it is known to send one into a rapturous state. Last, but by no means least, is the beautiful Cynthia Rothrock. Her performance, thought by some to be out-shined with her use of hook swords (here making their first U.S. appearance), is direct and understated; carrying the movie along for what seems like too short of a running time. There are many other great actors, characters, and quotes in this film, and I will write of them in pt. 2 of my undefeatable review.