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Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
366
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Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill (1996)
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A former CIA agent (Wilson) lives a suburban life as a high school teacher with his teen son (White). When the agent is attacked by former allies because of knowledge he possesses and his so... Read allA former CIA agent (Wilson) lives a suburban life as a high school teacher with his teen son (White). When the agent is attacked by former allies because of knowledge he possesses and his son is kidnapped, he is forced back into the business and his son suddenly sees a side of hi... Read allA former CIA agent (Wilson) lives a suburban life as a high school teacher with his teen son (White). When the agent is attacked by former allies because of knowledge he possesses and his son is kidnapped, he is forced back into the business and his son suddenly sees a side of his father that he never knew existed.

  • Director
    • Rick Jacobson
  • Writer
    • Alex Simon
  • Stars
    • Don Wilson
    • John Patrick White
    • Jillian McWhirter
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    366
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rick Jacobson
    • Writer
      • Alex Simon
    • Stars
      • Don Wilson
      • John Patrick White
      • Jillian McWhirter
    • 8User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill (1996)
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    Don Wilson
    Don Wilson
    • Rick Cowan
    • (as Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
    • …
    John Patrick White
    • Chris Cowan
    Jillian McWhirter
    Jillian McWhirter
    • Danielle Mendelsohn
    Warren Burton
    • Michael Powell
    Donnie Hair
    • Emeric Pressburger
    Richard Farrell
    • Major
    John McHugh
    • Detective Terry O'Leary
    Conor Nolan
    • Carlo Gianini
    Brendan Murray
    • Stanton
    Mike O'Mahoney
    • McGrath
    Liam Silke
    • Bernard
    Shawn Brewster
    • Nick Bartoll
    Carl Milinac
    • Bryan Flannaghan
    Geroid McDonnacha
    • Chris' Buddy
    Christopher Place
    Christopher Place
    • Football Player
    Brian Walsh
    • Principal
    Brendan Savage
    • Marine
    P.J. Connelly
    • Pub Patron
    • Director
      • Rick Jacobson
    • Writer
      • Alex Simon(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This film was not part of the Bloodfist franchise when originally released in the United States. It debuted on video with the title "Hard Way Out". It was later released on video and DVD in the U.S. with the new title "Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out".
    • Connections
      Followed by Bloodfist 2050 (2005)

    User reviews8

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    1/10
    Worst Fighter on the planet!
    Don Wilson.cannot be the greatest kick-boxing champion of the world because in EVERY movie he plays in, he has no idea how to fight. People go to hit him & his hands are down all the time which is unheard of in any type of fighting.

    No one only hits someone a few times after they just tried to kill you, you kill them immediately & don't give them a chance to come after you a second time.

    Any actor that allows a director/producer of a movie to allow non instant kills each time is a idiot actor & needs to be banned from making any movies until they smarten up & only take roles that portray real life scenarios.

    No one is going to sit there & lie to me or anyone else & state that after someone just tried to kill you or your family, you are going to walk away & let the killer walk away alive.

    Don't waste your time on ANY of the bloodfist series of movies because every one of them has garbage fight scenes that make no sense. Watching paint dry is far more exciting & enjoyable :o)
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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out
    • Filming locations
      • Augustine Street, Galway City, County Galway, Ireland
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes

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