"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
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| Jean-Claude Van Damme | ... |
Frank
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| Donald Gibb | ... |
Jackson
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| Leah Ayres | ... |
Janice
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| Norman Burton | ... |
Helmer
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| Forest Whitaker | ... |
Rawlins
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| Roy Chiao | ... |
Tanaka
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Rani Gill | ... |
Special Lady
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| Philip Chan | ... |
Captain Chen
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Pierre Rafini | ... |
Young Frank
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| Bolo Yeung | ... |
Chong Li
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Ken Siu | ... |
Victor
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Kimo Lai Kwok Ki | ... |
Hiro
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Bernard Mariano | ... |
Hossein
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Bill Yuen Ping Kuen | ... |
Oshima
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| Shun-Yin Leung | ... |
Mrs. Tanaka
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Joshua Schroder | ... |
Chuck / Older Boy
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Keith Davey | ... |
Eddie / Older Boy
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Sean Ward | ... |
Shingo
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Johnny Lai | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Henry Ho | ... |
Official
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Henry Kot | ... |
Official
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Thomas Lam | ... |
Official
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Simon Lai | ... |
Official
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A.P. George | ... |
Referee / Judge
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Charles Wang | ... |
Chinese Doctor
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Cihangir Gaffari | ... |
Gustafson
(as John Foster)
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| John Cheung | ... |
Toon
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Dennis Chiu | ... |
Chuan
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| Michel Qissi | ... |
Parades
(as Michelle Qissi)
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Nathan Chukueke | ... |
Parades' Opponent
(as Nathan Chkueke)
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Geoffrey Brown | ... |
Parades' Friend
(as Geoff Brown)
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David Ho | ... |
Pumola
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Eric Neff | ... |
Morra
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Michael Chan | ... |
Yasuda
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Rick Erikson | ... |
Cotard
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John Law | ... |
Luu
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Samson Li | ... |
Prang
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| Paulo Tocha | ... |
Paco
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Greg Richardson | ... |
Aussie
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Saheed Sahabuddin | ... |
Syrian Fighter
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Rocky Jasminder Singh | ... |
Syrian Fighter
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Wilson Lee | ... |
Chong Li's Trainer
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Mark DiSalle | ... |
Boxer
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Edward E. Ketterer | ... |
Aide
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Ken Boyle | ... |
Col. Cooke
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Mark Wheelhouse | ... |
Older Boy
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Wayne Morris | ... |
Older Boy
(as Wayne Morris)
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Darren Humphrey | ... |
Older Boy
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Tom Tam | ... |
Young Tough
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Claude Heme | ... |
Mr. Dux
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Susan Sheers | ... |
Mrs. Dux
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| Mandy Chan | ... |
Janitor
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Tak Ming Wong | ... |
Flagman
(as Wong Tak Ming)
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Tsui Siu Hung | ... |
Policeman
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Chung Sung Tak | ... |
Policeman
(as Chung Shun Tak)
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Kung Sung Wan | ... |
Policeman
(as Wan Kung Sung)
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Christopher Lay | ... |
Butler
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Andrew Rule | ... |
Guard
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Lois Gochnauer | ... |
Special Lady
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Patricia McDonald | ... |
Special Lady
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Mic Rieusset | ... |
Special Lady
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Gloria Wu | ... |
Special Lady
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Peggy Tam | ... |
Special Lady
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Jacqueline Choy | ... |
Special Lady
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Bernie Cilia | ... |
Special Lady
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Christine Redmen | ... |
Special Lady
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Tin-Dok Wong | ... |
Big Spender
(as Johnny Wong Tin Tok)
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Mak Shu Sun | ... |
Big Spender
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Kwok Chiu Nip | ... |
Big Spender
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David Tetter | ... |
Fighter
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Benjamin Ling | ... |
Fighter
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Joao Gomes | ... |
Fighter
(as Joao Gamez)
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Kin Hung Tse | ... |
Fighter
(as Tse Kin Hung)
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Steve Daw | ... |
Fighter
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Yu-Shu Wu | ... |
Fighter
(as Ng Yuk Shu)
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Henrik Wesslen | ... |
Fighter
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Paul Findley | ... |
Fighter
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Wayne Archer | ... |
Fighter
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Attilio Reale | ... |
Fighter
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Mark Sharrock | ... |
Fighter
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Paul Treadwell | ... |
Fighter
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Colin Bucknor | ... |
Fighter
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| Roger Walker | ... |
Fighter
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Chi-Shing Hung | ... |
Fighter
(as Hung Chi Shing)
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Victor Wong | ... |
Fighter
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Chu Wah | ... |
Fighter
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Eric Ng | ... |
Fighter
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Max Clsekedi | ... |
Fighter
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Ronnie Li | ... |
Fighter
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Mike Genova | ... |
Boxer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Newt Arnold | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | (story by) |
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Christopher Cosby | ... | (screenplay by) & |
| Mel Friedman | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Frank Dux | ... | (this motion picture is based upon true events in the life of) (as Frank W. Dux) |
Produced by
| Mark DiSalle | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Paul Hertzog | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| David Worth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Carl Kress | ... | (edited by) |
| Michael J. Duthie | ... | (uncredited) |
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Jeff Kress | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Philip | ... | assistant editor |
| Angelo Russo | ... | color timer |
| Anne-Marie Vitello | ... | negative cutter |
| Ron Vitello | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Madalena Chan | ||
| Michael Olton | ||
Production Design by
| David Searl | ||
Production Management
| Burt Bluestein | ... | production manager |
| Omneya 'Nini' Mazen | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Roni Ya'ackov | ... | executive in charge of production (as Rony Yacov) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ken Siu | ... | second assistant director |
| O.J. Tan | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jonathan Cheung | ... | assistant art director |
| Chan Ching Kan | ... | assistant property master |
| Chi-Keung Lee | ... | art assistant (as Lee Chi Keung) |
| Lam Ching Tau | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Thomas Paul Croce | ... | foley artist |
| Gibson Fung | ... | boom operator |
| Stanley B. Gill | ... | sound recordist |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jeffrey Haboush) |
| Mike Le Mare | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Doug Madick | ... | foley artist |
| Anthony Palk | ... | sound editor |
| Greg P. Russell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Schwalbe | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Gary Shepherd | ... | sound editor |
| Karola Storr | ... | sound editor (as Carola Storr) |
| George Weis | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| John Chan | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Frank Dux | ... | fight coordinator |
| Ka-Ting Lee | ... | stunt coordinator (as Steve Lee Ka Ding) |
| Tsui Siu Hung | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yiu Ming Chan | ... | crane operator (as Chan Yiu Ming) |
| David Choi | ... | camera operator |
| Lam Chow | ... | electrician (as Chow Lam) |
| Siu-tung Chow | ... | grip (as Chow Siu Tung) |
| Paul Fan | ... | camera operator |
| Gary Fung | ... | dolly grip |
| Stanley Hung | ... | key grip |
| Arthur Kan | ... | still photographer |
| Kenny Lam | ... | first assistant camera |
| Wicky Leung | ... | second assistant camera |
| John McCallum | ... | camera operator |
| Chun Fai Tsang | ... | best boy electrician |
| Johnny Tsang | ... | electrician |
| Jimmy Wong | ... | second assistant camera |
Location Management
| Jackson Ip | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Richard Whitfield | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nonette Tsang | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ricky Liu | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Wenden K. Baldwin | ... | title designer |
| Frank Dux | ... | special trainer: Mr. Van Damme |
| Adam Frank | ... | stand in: Jean-Claude Van Damme |
| Brian Gendece | ... | head of creative affairs |
| Kathryn Loraine Hibbs | ... | production accountant |
| Rick Nathanson | ... | production executive |
| Kyle Seidenbaum | ... | title designer |
| Charles Wang | ... | production consultant: Hong Kong |
| J. David Williams | ... | financier |
Thanks
| Frank Dux | ... | inspiration |
Production Companies
- Cannon International (presents)
Distributors
- U.G.C. Worldwide Distribution (1988) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Izaro Films (1988) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Scotia-Cannon (1988) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cannon France (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1988) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cannon Screen Entertainment (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1988) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1988) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Transmundo Films (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1989) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (Spain) (VHS)
- Hoyts Distribution (Australia) (theatrical)
- Helios (1990) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Italian International Film (1990) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS) (double feature with "Midnight Sting") (through Warner Home Video)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- RTL Plus (1990) (Germany) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (double feature with "Midnight Sting") (through)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (1992) (Belgium) (tv) (La Une) (French speaking region)
- TBS Superstation (1992) (United States) (tv)
- SBS6 (1996) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Ab Svensk Filmindustri / Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL7)
- Canon Films Corp. (2022) (United States)
- Capelight Pictures (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Capelight Pictures (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Capelight Pictures (2023) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B & B Sound Studios (sound re-recording)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack: USA) (2007)
- Silva Screen Records (soundtrack: Germany) (198?)
- Ultra-Stero Laboratories
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army officers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | The secret contest where the world's greatest warriors fight in a battle to the death. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jean-Claude Van Damme actually knocked out Bernard Mariano with his elbow. The scene made it into the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When Lin is escorting Frank and Ray to the "Narrow Corridors" before entering the Kumite for the first time, he greets the older Asian man who famously says "OK USA!" At that time, Lin has a scruffy beard. When they get to the Kumite to meet the judges, he is clean shaven. Later on in that scene, his beard returns. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fight to Survive See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Before the credits the following can be found: This motion picture is based upon true events in the life of Frank W. Dux. From 1975 to 1980 Frank W. Dux fought 329 matches. He retired undefeated as the World Heavy Weight Full Contact Kumite Champion. Mr. Dux still holds four world records: Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds Fastest Punch with a Knockout - .42 seconds Fastest Kick with a Knockout - 72 mph Most Consecutive Knockouts in a Single Tournament - 56 Subsequently Mr. Dux founded the first American Ninjitsu System. Dux-Ryu. See more » |
| Quotes |
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Boxer: Jackson, you going to go to Hong Kong? Jackson: I love anything full contact. I need a few more scars on my face. Boxer: But I heard you can get killed at that Kumite. Jackson: Only if you fuck up. See more » |