Kurt Sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother.
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| Jean-Claude Van Damme | ... |
Kurt Sloane
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| Dennis Alexio | ... |
Eric Sloane
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| Dennis Chan | ... |
Xian
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| Michel Qissi | ... |
Tong Po
(as Tong Po)
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| Haskell V. Anderson III | ... |
Winston Taylor
(as Haskell Anderson)
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| Rochelle Ashana | ... |
Mylee
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| Ka-Ting Lee | ... |
Freddy Li
(as Steve Lee)
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Richard Foo | ... |
Tao Liu
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Ricky Liu | ... |
Big Thai Man
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Ho-Ying Sin | ... |
Huge Village Man #1
(as Sin Ho Ying)
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Tony Chan | ... |
Huge Village Man #2
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Brad Kerner | ... |
U.S. Announcer
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Dean Harrington | ... |
U.S. Announcer
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Mark DiSalle | ... |
U.S. Reporter
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Richard Santoro | ... |
U.S. Reporter
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Louis Roth | ... |
U.S. Reporter
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Nickolas James | ... |
U.S. Reporter
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John Ladalski | ... |
U.S. Referee
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Mathew Cheung | ... |
Surgeon
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Ali Tang | ... |
Nurse
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Kalee Wan | ... |
Nurse
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Amanda Chan | ... |
Nurse
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Phoebe Chow | ... |
Nurse
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| Yuk-Mui Yeung | ... |
Nurse
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Irene Choi | ... |
Nurse
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Wong Wing Shun | ... |
Lo
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Wai Cheung | ... |
Doctor
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Andy Lee | ... |
Doctor
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Yung Chi Chung | ... |
Doctor
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Joann Wong | ... |
Tao Liu's Wife
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Ming-Yang Li | ... |
Old Man in Village
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Africa Chu | ... |
Messenger
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| Te-Lo Mai | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
(as Robert Mak)
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Wang Tak Keung | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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| Long Kong | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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Lee Hung | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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| Bruce Law | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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Leung Hoi Lun | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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| Wah Cheung | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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Sing-Kwong Tsang | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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Ho Kai Yue | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard
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Zennie Reynolds | ... |
U.S. Fighter
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Montri Vongbutr | ... |
Ancient Warrior #1
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Amnart Komolthorn | ... |
Ancient Warrior #2
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Pairat Lavilard | ... |
Gym Owner
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Kanthima Vutti | ... |
Eric's Girl
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Ithikrai Maitriwong | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Yai Sae-Ear | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Saifar | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Tubin | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Payakdum | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Praiwan Jr. | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Pichitchai Shuamongkol | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Chanont Sri-Anont | ... |
Thai Club Fighter
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Ong Soo Han | ... |
Tong Po Opponent
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Priwan Sriharajmontri | ... |
Fighter vs. Kurt
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Keith E. Lane | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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| Chia-Yung Liu | ... |
Freddy Li's Guard (uncredited)
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| Rob Narita | ... |
Freddie LI (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Mark DiSalle | ||
| David Worth | ||
Written by
| Mark DiSalle | ... | (story by) & |
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | ... | (story by) |
| Glenn A. Bruce | ... | (screenplay by) (as Glenn Bruce) |
Produced by
| Philip M. Cohen | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mark DiSalle | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Stephen J. Friedman | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Charles Wang | ... | associate producer: Far East |
Music by
| Paul Hertzog | ||
Cinematography by
| Jon Kranhouse | ||
Editing by
| Wayne Wahrman | ||
Editorial Department
| James A. Brewer | ... | assistant editor |
| Kaye Coats | ... | negative cutter |
| Mato | ... | color timer |
| Arthur 'Art' Citron | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Madalena Chan | ||
| Teddy Chan | ||
| Siu-Lung Wong | ||
Production Design by
| Shay Austin | ||
Art Direction by
| Sita Yeung | ||
Makeup Department
| Tommy Chan | ... | makeup artist |
| Earl Ellis | ... | makeup artist |
| Mable Fung | ... | makeup artist |
| Donny Ng | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Judy Chan | ... | production manager |
| George Schortz | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jackson Ip | ... | third assistant director |
| Neil MacDonald | ... | second assistant director |
| Tippawan 'Paew' Mamanee | ... | first assistant director |
| Ken Siu | ... | first assistant director |
| Charlie Sungkawess | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Peter Chu Chi Hung | ... | property master |
| Kam Yan Lee | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Kenneth R. Burton | ... | foley mixer |
| Desmond Cannon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andy D'Addario | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lee Dragu | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Dean Fisher | ... | foley artist |
| Gibson Fung | ... | boom operator |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Lawson | ... | stereo sound consultant |
| Mike Le Mare | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Frank A. Montaño | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nancy Parker | ... | foley artist |
| Grant Roberts | ... | sound mixer |
| Steve Schwalbe | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Tim Song Jones | ... | sound transferer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Tuffy Lau | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| John Cheung | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jon H. Epstein | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jimmy Chan | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Gum | ... | still photographer |
| Stanley Hung | ... | camera operator |
| Raymond Lam | ... | steadicam operator |
| Yongsri Pimsornthong | ... | electrician: Thailand crew |
| Chun Fai Tsang | ... | gaffer |
| Johnny Tsang | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Vimvipa Dtangpaibool | ... | casting: Thailand |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ella Yu | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Micky Kwong | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| David Chackler | ... | music supervisor |
| Cliff Kohlweck | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Teresita S. Crisostomo | ... | script supervisor |
| Nonette Tsang | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Simon Ha | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Fabio Chadad | ... | translator: english-portuguese |
| Jack W. Haddox | ... | production executive |
| Jacqueline Ho | ... | production coordinator |
| Penny Kanjanapinchote | ... | production coordinator: Thailand (as Penny Kanjana Pinchote) |
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | ... | fight scenes choreographer (as Jean Claude Van Damme) / fight scenes director (as Jean Claude Van Damme) |
| Rik Walters | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cannon Film Distributors (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- The Movie Group (1989) (World-wide) (theatrical) (sales)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1989) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (France) (theatrical)
- Ascot Filmverleih (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Motion Picture Group (MPG) (1989) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Rainboworld Entertainment (1989) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1990) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Image Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Palace Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS)
- Film Polski (1990) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Filmayer International (1990) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Arcade Movie Company (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CNR Film & Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS) (distributed by)
- Filmayer Vídeo (1990) (Spain) (VHS)
- Flashback Home Vídeo (1990) (Brazil) (VHS)
- HBO Video (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Worldvision Enterprises (1992) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- RTL Entertainment (1993) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4) (network television)
- Altomedia Company (2000) (Korea) (VHS)
- HBO Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Altomedia Company (2001) (Korea) (DVD)
- Bridge Entertainment Group (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Splendid Film (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Spike TV (2004) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- Vértice 360 (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2010) (Thailand) (DVD)
- Spike (2015) (United Kingdom) (tv) (cable television)
- StudioCanal (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
- Shock (2019) (Australia) (DVD)
- 7Mate (2020) (Australia) (tv) (cable television)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Mi Casa Multimedia (6.1 7.- DVD/BD mix mastering)
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack)
- Sound Affair Ltd. (music recorded at)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kurt Sloan is the corner-man for his brother, U.S. kickboxing champion Eric Sloan. When Kurt witnesses his brother become maliciously paralyzed in the ring by Thailand champion Tong Po, Kurt vows revenge. With the help of Xian, a kickboxing trainer who lives in a remote area of Thailand, Kurt trains for the fight of his life.
Written by Peter Katzman |
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| Taglines | An Ancient Sport Becomes A Deadly Game. [US Movie Poster] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,134,098, 10 Sep 1989 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Dennis Alexio, who plays Eric Sloane, was a World Light Heavyweight and World Cruiserweight kick boxing champion in real life. See more » |
| Goofs | After Kurt has knocked Tong Po out of the ring and he is supposed to be unconscious, as soon as the music starts to signify the start of the credits you can see Tong Po lift up is head very quickly in the background. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Streets of Siam See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Goodbye to Bugs (Last words on the screen at the end of the credits.) See more » |
| Quotes |
Tong Po:
[after beating Kurt senseless in a round of kickboxing]
You bleed like Mylee! Mylee... good fuck! Kurt Sloane: Nooo! See more » |