Kickboxer 1989
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatIf 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kurt Sloane
as Eric Sloane
as Xian
as Winston Taylor
as Mylee
as Tong Po
as Freddy Li
as Tao Liu
as Big Thai Man
as Huge Village Man #1
Director:
Writer:
Glenn A. Bruce, Mark DiSalle, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Stars:
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Haskell V. Anderson III, Rochelle Ashana, Michel Qissi, Steve Lee Ka-Ting, Gam Biu, Ricky Liu, Thomas Sin Ho-Ying,
Genres:
Action,Thriller,Drama
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
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.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Kickboxer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
GAB
MD
Cast
as Kurt Sloane
as Eric Sloane
as Xian
as Winston Taylor
as Mylee
as Tong Po
as Freddy Li
as Tao Liu
as Big Thai Man
as Huge Village Man #1
as Huge Village Man #2
as U.S. Announcer
as U.S. Announcer
as U.S. Reporter
as U.S. Reporter
as U.S. Reporter
as U.S. Reporter
as U.S. Referee
as Surgeon
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Nurse
as Lo
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Doctor
as Tao Liu's Wife
as Old Man in Village
as Messenger
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as Freddy Li's Guard
as U.S. Fighter
as Ancient Warrior #1
as Ancient Warrior #2
as Gym Owner
as Eric's Girl
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Muay Thai Club Fighter
as Tong Po Opponent
as Fighter vs. Kurt
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