Kickboxer

Synopsis

Kickboxer is a 1989 American martial arts film directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Former world kickboxing champion Dennis Alexio is also featured. The plot revolves around Kurt Sloane (Van Damme) seeking revenge on the fearsome kickboxing champion Tong Po (Michel Qissi) who paralyzed his brother Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio). The film is regarded as the first movie to bring Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing) to a global audience. Produced by Kings Road Entertainment and released by The Cannon Group, Inc. on September 8, 1989, it grossed $50 million on a budget of $2.7 million. It spawned several sequels.

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Details

Type

Movie

Release date

January 1, 1989

Genres

action film, thriller film, rape and revenge film, martial arts film

Created by

Mark DiSalle, David Worth

Runtime

97 min

Countries

United States