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For Life or Death

  • 19961996
  • 1h 35m
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5.0/10
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a man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brown shroud-wearing, druid-like monk warriors that have mystical powers. He apparently wanted... Read alla man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brown shroud-wearing, druid-like monk warriors that have mystical powers. He apparently wanted out, because their evil queen, Ling Li (Nancy Kwan) has sent her servant, Sir Xavier (Ric... Read alla man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brown shroud-wearing, druid-like monk warriors that have mystical powers. He apparently wanted out, because their evil queen, Ling Li (Nancy Kwan) has sent her servant, Sir Xavier (Richard Norton) to do her bidding - i.e., eliminate Woo. During a battle with the dark forces... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
51
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  • Directors
    • Steven Kaman
    • Michael Lee Baron
  • Stars
    • James Lew
    • Nancy Kwan
    • Richard Norton
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  • Directors
    • Steven Kaman
    • Michael Lee Baron
  • Stars
    • James Lew
    • Nancy Kwan
    • Richard Norton
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    James Lew
    James Lew
    • Kaan Wooas Kaan Woo
    Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan
    • Ling Lias Ling Li
    Richard Norton
    Richard Norton
    • Sir Xavieras Sir Xavier
    Mark Pellegrino
    Mark Pellegrino
    • Earl Stockmanas Earl Stockman
    Kato Kaelin
    Kato Kaelin
    • Katoas Kato
    Karen Sheperd
    Karen Sheperd
    • Zanias Zani
    Rick Avery
    Rick Avery
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Traci Burgard
    Traci Burgard
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Steven Ito
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Luke LaFontaine
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Eric Lee
    Eric Lee
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Harry Mok
    Harry Mok
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Gerald Okamura
    Gerald Okamura
    • Ancient priestas Ancient priest
    Bill M. Ryusaki
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Koichi Sakamoto
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
    Warren A. Stevens
    • Cellmateas Cellmate
    Nils Allen Stewart
    Nils Allen Stewart
    • Shadow monk fighteras Shadow monk fighter
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      • Steven Kaman
      • Michael Lee Baron
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    5/10
    I love his genre
    I am a major martial arts/action movie buff ever since childhood. This is something that is going to be with me forever. I had to put in my own voice here to give this movie a chance so I'm probably the only positive reviewer. Of course people aren't going to like this too much if they aren't hardcore enthusiasts of this genre.

    You've got Richard Norton, James Lew and Gerald Okamura with Karen Sheperd...They are all great martial artists and perform martial arts. Who needs great acting or dialogue. I am in it for just the fight scenes and there are plenty. If you are into bad martial arts/action movies then this is right up your alley. You'll enjoy it for what Soul Of The Avenger has to offer.
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    • m_roberts_07
    • Oct 10, 2014

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1996 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Metaxy zois kai thanatou
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Vauxhall Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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