This film is based on events in the life of Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme), an American who sought to become the champion of a secret, dangerous martial arts contest called Kumite. While Dux searches through the streets of Hong Kong for the underground arena where the event is being held, he must outfox U.S. agents who want .. Read more
| Starring | Jean-Claude Van Damme, Leah Ayres, Donald Gibb, Norman BUrton |
|---|---|
| Director | Newt Arnold |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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This film is based on events in the life of Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme), an American who sought to become the champion of a secret, dangerous martial arts contest called Kumite. While Dux searches through the streets of Hong Kong for the underground arena where the event is being held, he must outfox U.S. agents who want him to work for the government instead of entering the competition. The exciting climax of the film is the Kumite itself, when Dux faces the imposing, undefeated Chong Li--who's not above cheating....
| Starring | Jean-Claude Van Damme, Leah Ayres, Donald Gibb, Norman BUrton |
|---|---|
| Director | Newt Arnold |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 28 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1987 To Rent: DVD: not available |
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Dux of Hazard
Jean Claude really does show his 'strengths' in this biopic of Frank Dux. This part feels made for Van ... read more »
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Better if you watch it as a comedy
Man enters martial arts fighting competition in Hong Kong to honour his mentor, suits after him, meets and befriends live action Fozzie Bear, Bloodsport.
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Van Damme fine 80s film.
As a child of the 80s, my formulative years were spent eagerly watching the decades stalwarts like Van Damme kicking people in the teeth and Arnie killing and ... read more »
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Put Up Your Dux
Van Damme's best film by a country mile, Bolo Yeung is great too. Watched it over and over growing up, like saying Uncle. Full of great characters and great... read more »
Salt director Philip Noyce has signed up to remake Jean-Claude Van Damme's action movie Bloodsport. The 1988 original featured the Belgian martial arts star as a soldier who competes in a fighting tournament in Hong Kong. No cast details are available for the new movie, but Screen Daily reports Noyce will set his version in Brazil. Read more
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