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Champions

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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Champions (1997)
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William Rockman is a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has... Read allWilliam Rockman is a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has been banned by the government and has gone underground. The "new" Terminal Combat is just... Read allWilliam Rockman is a champion "Terminal Combat" fighter who retired from the sport after accidentally killing a young man while training. Five years after his retirement, Terminal Combat has been banned by the government and has gone underground. The "new" Terminal Combat is just that; one combatant in each match usually does not live to tell about the experience. Whe... Read all

  • Director
    • Peter Gathings Bunche
  • Writers
    • George Francisco
    • Peter McAlevey
    • Thomas S. McNamara
  • Stars
    • Louis Mandylor
    • Danny Trejo
    • Ken Shamrock
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    348
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Gathings Bunche
    • Writers
      • George Francisco
      • Peter McAlevey
      • Thomas S. McNamara
    • Stars
      • Louis Mandylor
      • Danny Trejo
      • Ken Shamrock
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Louis Mandylor
    Louis Mandylor
    • William Rockman
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Max Brito
    Ken Shamrock
    Ken Shamrock
    • The King
    Lee Reherman
    Lee Reherman
    • Steele Manheim
    Bobbie Blackford
    • Sgt. Kimberly Pepatone
    Robin Joi Brown
    • Mary
    Kimberly Rowe
    • Daria
    Larry B. Scott
    Larry B. Scott
    • Technoid
    Jeff Wolfe
    Jeff Wolfe
    • Raymond Rockman
    George 'Buck' Flower
    George 'Buck' Flower
    • Chip
    Harrison Young
    Harrison Young
    • Senator Able
    Cristos
    Cristos
    • Vedder
    J.P. Wensel
    • Kobe
    Paco Christian Prieto
    Paco Christian Prieto
    • Largos
    Lelagi Togisala
    • Jackal
    • (as Butch Togisala)
    Fabian Carrillo
    Fabian Carrillo
    • Latin Dragon
    David Rowe
    • Mage
    Richard Rabago
    • Japanese Master
    • (as Rich Rabago)
    • Director
      • Peter Gathings Bunche
    • Writers
      • George Francisco
      • Peter McAlevey
      • Thomas S. McNamara
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      William Rockman: [to Raymond Rockman] You're not Bruce Lee. You're not even Kathy Lee.

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    Only if you like Ken Shamrock and "American Gladiators"

    I really was NOT impressed with this film. The only reason why I rented it was because of the starring roles of former UFC champion Ken Shamrock and former American Gladiator Lee Reherman (Hawk). I used to watch "American Gladiators" religiously, and knowing the projects that other "AG" alumni have been involved in, seeing Reherman in such a bad flick was disheartening (and he wasn't even my favorite Gladiator!). After all, Deron McBee, who played Malibu, got a part in the big budget "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation," to name one. As for Shamrock, his part is merely a blend of his UFC and WWF personae; no stretch at all. Despite me actually staying awake for this movie, I really couldn't get into it. Too many boobs, too much bad acting, no substance.

    If you're a fan of either Shamrock or "American Gladiators," you just might want to find this one at the video store, if only to see your favorites. Otherwise, leave it and keep scanning the shelves.
    • The Fox-2
    • Jan 8, 1999
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    • Release date
      • May 23, 1997 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bajnokok
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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