Best of the Best 1989

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
38%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
99%
Splat

A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

Eric Roberts

as Alex Grady

Phillip Rhee

as Tommy Lee

James Earl Jones

as Frank Couzo

Sally Kirkland

as Catherine Wade

Chris Penn

as Travis Brickley

John Dye

as Virgil Keller

David Agresta

as Sonny Grasso

Tom Everett

as Don Peterson

Louise Fletcher

as Mrs. Grady

John P. Ryan

as Jennings

Director:

Robert Radler

Writer:

Paul Levine, Phillip Rhee

Genres:

Action,Drama

Release Date:

1989 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

97 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

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

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

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

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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.

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Marty Tyson

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

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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.

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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!!!

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Tyler D.

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

Cast & Crew of

Best of the Best

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Eric Roberts

as Alex Grady

Phillip Rhee

as Tommy Lee

James Earl Jones

as Frank Couzo

Sally Kirkland

as Catherine Wade

Chris Penn

as Travis Brickley

John Dye

as Virgil Keller

David Agresta

as Sonny Grasso

Tom Everett

as Don Peterson

Louise Fletcher

as Mrs. Grady

John P. Ryan

as Jennings

Edan Gross

as Walter Grady

Simon Rhee

as Dae Han Park

Master Hee Il Cho

as Korean Coach

James Lew

as Sae Jin Kwon

Ken Nagayama

as Yung Kim

Ho Sik Pak

as Han Cho

Dae Kyu Chang

as Tung Sung Moon

Cal Bartlett

as Dr. Weisman

Edward Bunker

as Stan

Bob Telford

as Referee #1

Samantha Scully

as Carol Ann

Adrianne Sachs

as Kelly

Melanie Kinnaman

as The Woman

Kane Hodder

as Burt

Pete Antico

as Townie #1

Michael E. Burgess

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Fabian Carrillo

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Mylo Ironbear

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Ahmad Rashād

as Self

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