Kickboxer 1989

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If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

as Kurt Sloane

Dennis Alexio

as Eric Sloane

Haskell V. Anderson III

as Winston Taylor

Rochelle Ashana

as Mylee

Michel Qissi

as Tong Po

Steve Lee Ka-Ting

as Freddy Li

Gam Biu

as Tao Liu

Ricky Liu

as Big Thai Man

Thomas Sin Ho-Ying

as Huge Village Man #1

Director:

Mark DiSalle

Writer:

Glenn A. Bruce, Mark DiSalle, Jean-Claude Van Damme

Genres:

Action,Thriller,Drama

Release Date:

1989 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

97 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Kickboxer

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

as Kurt Sloane

Dennis Alexio

as Eric Sloane

Haskell V. Anderson III

as Winston Taylor

Rochelle Ashana

as Mylee

Michel Qissi

as Tong Po

Steve Lee Ka-Ting

as Freddy Li

Gam Biu

as Tao Liu

Ricky Liu

as Big Thai Man

Thomas Sin Ho-Ying

as Huge Village Man #1

Tony Chan Tak-Hing

as Huge Village Man #2

Brad Kerner

as U.S. Announcer

Dean Harrington

as U.S. Announcer

Mark DiSalle

as U.S. Reporter

Richard Santoro

as U.S. Reporter

Louis Roth

as U.S. Reporter

Nickolas James

as U.S. Reporter

John Ladalski

as U.S. Referee

Mathew Cheung

as Surgeon

Ali Tang

as Nurse

Kalee Wan

as Nurse

Amanda Chan

as Nurse

Phoebe Chow

as Nurse

Irene Choi

as Nurse

Sammy Cheung Wai

as Doctor

Andy Lee

as Doctor

Joann Wong

as Tao Liu's Wife

Michael Lee Ming-Yeung

as Old Man in Village

Africa Chu

as Messenger

Robert Mak Tak-Law

as Freddy Li's Guard

Wang Tak-Keung

as Freddy Li's Guard

Kong Long

as Freddy Li's Guard

Lee Hung

as Freddy Li's Guard

Bruce Law Lai-Yin

as Freddy Li's Guard

Leung Hoi-Lun

as Freddy Li's Guard

Johnny Cheung Wa

as Freddy Li's Guard

Chang Seng-Kwong

as Freddy Li's Guard

Ho Kai-Yue

as Freddy Li's Guard

Zennie Reynolds

as U.S. Fighter

Montri Vongbutr

as Ancient Warrior #1

Amnart Komolthorn

as Ancient Warrior #2

Pairat Lavilard

as Gym Owner

Kanthima Vutti

as Eric's Girl

Ithikrai Maitriwong

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Yai Sae-Ear

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Saifar

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Tubin

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Payakdum

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Praiwan Jr.

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Pichitchai Shuamongkol

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Chanont Sri-Anont

as Muay Thai Club Fighter

Ong Soo Han

as Tong Po Opponent

Priwan Sriharajmontri

as Fighter vs. Kurt

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