No Retreat, No Surrender
"Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it."
Originally released in 1986. No Retreat, No Surrender is a action/comedy film. directed by Corey Yuen.
Starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and J.W. Fails
Synopsis
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (608 votes)
Box Office
$4.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Kurt McKinney
as Jason Stillwell
Jean-Claude Van Damme
as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
J.W. Fails
as R.J. Madison
Kathie Sileno
as Kelly Reilly
Kim Tae-Jeong
as Sensei Lee
Kent Lipham
as Scott
Ron Pohnel
as Ian Reilly
Dale Jacoby
as Dean Ramsey
Peter Cunningham
as Frank Peters
Timothy D. Baker
as Tom Stillwell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,662,137
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Retreat, No Surrender about?
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting viol...
Who directed No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender was directed by Corey Yuen.
How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?
No Retreat, No Surrender has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was No Retreat, No Surrender released?
No Retreat, No Surrender was released on May 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No Retreat, No Surrender?
The main cast of No Retreat, No Surrender includes Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno, Kim Tae-Jeong.
Is No Retreat, No Surrender worth watching?
No Retreat, No Surrender has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 608 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.