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Bloodsport

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Jean-Claude Van Damme, Forest Whitaker, and Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport (1988)
"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
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"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the dea... Read all"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur."Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
84K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,172
91
  • Director
    • Newt Arnold
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich(story by)
    • Christopher Cosby(screenplay by)
    • Mel Friedman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Donald Gibb
    • Leah Ayres
Top credits
  • Director
    • Newt Arnold
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich(story by)
    • Christopher Cosby(screenplay by)
    • Mel Friedman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Donald Gibb
    • Leah Ayres
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 293User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)
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    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Bloodsport (1988)

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    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Frankas Frank
    • (as Jean Claude Van Damme)
    Donald Gibb
    Donald Gibb
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Leah Ayres
    Leah Ayres
    • Janiceas Janice
    Norman Burton
    Norman Burton
    • Helmeras Helmer
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Rawlinsas Rawlins
    Roy Chiao
    Roy Chiao
    • Tanakaas Tanaka
    Rani Gill
    • Special Ladyas Special Lady
    Philip Chan
    Philip Chan
    • Captain Chenas Captain Chen
    Pierre Rafini
    • Young Frankas Young Frank
    Bolo Yeung
    Bolo Yeung
    • Chong Lias Chong Li
    Ken Siu
    • Victoras Victor
    • (as Kenneth Siu)
    Kimo Lai Kwok Ki
    • Hiroas Hiro
    Bernard Mariano
    • Hosseinas Hossein
    Bill Yuen Ping Kuen
    • Oshimaas Oshima
    Shun-Yin Leung
    Shun-Yin Leung
    • Mrs. Tanakaas Mrs. Tanaka
    Joshua Schroder
    • Chuckas Chuck
    • (as Jousha Schroder)
    • …
    Keith Davey
    • Eddieas Eddie…
    Sean Ward
    • Shingoas Shingo
    • Director
      • Newt Arnold
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Christopher Cosby(screenplay by)
      • Mel Friedman(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is one of the few films featuring scenes filmed inside Kowloon Walled City before its destruction.
    • Goofs
      When Dux and Jackson are playing Karate Champ together, a closer look at the screen reveals that it is in single-player mode.
    • Quotes

      Official: [after performing the Dim Mak] We honor your invitation.

      Jackson: No shit you honor his invitation.

      Chong Li: Very good. But brick not hit back!

    • Crazy credits
      Before the credits the following can be found: This motion picture is based upon true events in the life of Frank W. Dux. From 1975 to 1980 Frank W. Dux fought 329 matches. He retired undefeated as the World Heavy Weight Full Contact Kumite Champion. Mr. Dux still holds four world records: Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds Fastest Punch with a Knockout - .42 seconds Fastest Kick with a Knockout - 72 mph Most Consecutive Knockouts in a Single Tournament - 56 Subsequently Mr. Dux founded the first American Ninjitsu System. Dux-Ryu.
    • Alternate versions
      Finnish version is censored (over 20 minutes). The cuts include almost every fight of the movie, Jackson's first fight is heavily cut, every Chong Li's fight is cut to pieces. The whole sequence where the "Kumite"-song is heard and it shows several fights is removed, and the final conflict between Dux (J-C Van Damme) and Chong Li (excellent Bolo Yeung) is extremely cut (several minutes).
    • Connections
      Featured in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Fight to Survive
      Music and Lyrics by Shandi Sinnamon (as Shandi) and Paul Hertzog

      Performed by Stan Bush

      Stan Bush appears courtesy of Scotti Brothers/Epic Records

    User reviews293

    Review
    Top review
    Van Dammes VS Bolo Yeung for the first time.
    This movie all about fighting,and the fact that it is based on a true story just makes it better. This is the first time Van Damme fights Bolo Yeung and it is a spectacular fight he also fights him in Double impact. Bolo is the perfect evil guy and his fighting style is one of a kind.

    They dont make movies like this anymore. Bad acting and story,but you gotto love it anyway.
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    • martymaster
    • Jan 21, 2002

    FAQ5

    • Why was Frank Dux so valuable to the military?
    • Why do Jackson and Dux have to qualify if they've been invited to participate? An invitation should prove that they're good enough.
    • What martial art did Frank Dux use?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bloodsport - Eine wahre Geschichte
    • Filming locations
      • Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong, China
    • Production company
      • Cannon International
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,806,119
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $515,721
      • Feb 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,806,119
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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