Kickboxer movie poster

Kickboxer

"An ancient sport becomes a deadly game."

April 20, 1989 1h 37m 6.8/10 (1,521 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Kickboxer is a action/thriller film. directed by Mark DiSalle.

Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, and Dennis Chan Kwok-San

Synopsis

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion, Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 20, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (1,521 votes)
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Budget $1.5M Production budget
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Box Office $50M 33.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$50,000,000

Production Companies

  • Kings Road Entertainment
  • The Cannon Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kickboxer about?

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... Destroy him. Accompanied by his brother Kurt, American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane, arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport....

Who directed Kickboxer?

Kickboxer was directed by Mark DiSalle.

How long is Kickboxer?

Kickboxer has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Kickboxer released?

Kickboxer was released on April 20, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kickboxer?

The main cast of Kickboxer includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan Kwok-San, Michel Qissi, Haskell V. Anderson III.

Is Kickboxer worth watching?

Kickboxer has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,521 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.