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Kovat nyrkit

Original title: Forced Vengeance
  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.3K
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Chuck Norris in Kovat nyrkit (1982)
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A casino security guard is forced into violence from when the Hong Kong mob threatens his friends.A casino security guard is forced into violence from when the Hong Kong mob threatens his friends.A casino security guard is forced into violence from when the Hong Kong mob threatens his friends.

  • Director
    • James Fargo
  • Writers
    • Franklin Thompson
    • James Fargo
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Mary Louise Weller
    • Camila Griggs
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Fargo
    • Writers
      • Franklin Thompson
      • James Fargo
    • Stars
      • Chuck Norris
      • Mary Louise Weller
      • Camila Griggs
    • 35User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • Josh Randall
    Mary Louise Weller
    Mary Louise Weller
    • Claire Bonner
    Camila Griggs
    Camila Griggs
    • Joy Paschal
    Michael Cavanaugh
    Michael Cavanaugh
    • Stan Raimondi
    David Opatoshu
    David Opatoshu
    • Sam Paschal
    Seiji Sakaguchi
    • Kam
    Frank Michael Liu
    Frank Michael Liu
    • David Paschal
    Bob Minor
    Bob Minor
    • LeRoy Nicely
    Lloyd Kino
    Lloyd Kino
    • Inspector Chen
    Leigh Hamilton
    Leigh Hamilton
    • Sally Tennant
    Howard Caine
    Howard Caine
    • Milt Diamond
    Robert Emhardt
    Robert Emhardt
    • Carl Gerlich
    Roger Behrstock
    • Ron DiBiasi
    Jimmy Shaw
    Jimmy Shaw
    • Inspector Keck
    Behrouz Gramian
    • Male Secretary
    J.B. Bennett
    • Kyle
    Ken Argent
    • Danton Lord
    Bobby Shum
    • Brad
    • Director
      • James Fargo
    • Writers
      • Franklin Thompson
      • James Fargo
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    • Trivia
      Written and filmed as "The Jade Jungle", MGM later changed the title to "Forced Vengeance" during post production to make it sound more like an action film.
    • Goofs
      In fact, casinos are not allowed in Hong Kong. The plot should be set in Macau.
    • Quotes

      Josh Randall: Why do they always pick on my hat?

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 50 secs by the BBFC to edit a scene featuring a nunchaku and to remove a closeup of a blood spurt during the final fight on the boat.
    • Connections
      Featured in Kain's Quest: Missing in Action (2017)

    User reviews35

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    7/10
    This movie is so bad, it's good.
    Forced Vengeance is another example of an one of those movies that would be unwatchable were it not for all the hilarious scenes. This TBS regular is the story of ex-soldier turned casino security guard, Josh Randall (Norris), who takes on a Hong Kong Syndicate single-handedly after his boss and friend, Sam Paschal (Opatoshu), is murdered by a rival casino owner. (If that in itself doesn't spell hilarity, I don't know what does.) Along with his deadpan narration, this film truly showcases Norris' acting prowess. :) This combined with the incredibly trite dialog leads to some of the funniest moments in the film. "He's sick, verrry sick..." says Randall matter-of-factly to some Hong Kong locals as he kidney-punches a corrupt Inspector who's been hounding him and stuffs him into a car. It just doesn't get any better than this, folks. I love this movie. There are so many funny moments it's worth watching over and over. And I guarantee you'll be quoting some of Randall's lines for weeks afterwards if you give it a chance.
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    5
    • jeklor
    • Dec 7, 2001

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    • Release date
      • July 30, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Karate cowboy
    • Filming locations
      • Macau, China
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • SLM Production Group
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,660,333
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,660,333
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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