The King of the Kickboxers

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"In the ring of death, only one man can be king!"
  • R
  • 1991
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • 5.8  (2,059)

The King of the Kickboxers is a 1990 martial arts action movie directed by Lucas Lowe and starring Loren Avedon, Richard Jaeckel, and Don Stroud. The movie follows the story of Jake Donahue, a martial arts fighter from the United States who travels to Thailand to avenge the death of his older brother, who was brutally murdered by a gang of kickboxers.

The movie opens in the United States, where we see Jake Donahue fighting in underground martial arts tournaments. After winning a fight, he is approached by a man who introduces himself as a promoter from Thailand. The promoter invites Jake to come to Thailand to participate in a kickboxing tournament, promising him a large sum of money and a chance to make a name for himself in the kickboxing world.

Jake is hesitant at first, but after learning that the man who killed his brother is a renowned kickboxer in Thailand, he decides to accept the offer and travel to Thailand to seek revenge. Once in Thailand, Jake meets a local kickboxing trainer named Khun, who agrees to train him for the tournament.

While training for the tournament, Jake discovers that the man who killed his brother, a ruthless kickboxer named Khan, is planning to participate in the same tournament. With the help of Khun and his daughter, Jake begins to prepare for his fight against Khan, which he hopes will bring him closer to avenging his brother's death.

As the tournament approaches, Jake meets several other fighters who are also competing in the tournament, including a beautiful journalist named Tiffany. Jake and Tiffany form a romance, which complicates Jake's focus on the tournament and his mission to take down Khan.

The King of the Kickboxers is a classic martial arts movie with all the elements of a great action film. The fight scenes are intense and well choreographed, showcasing the talents of the actors and the director. The story is engaging and suspenseful, with enough twists and turns to keep the audience interested throughout the movie.

Loren Avedon delivers a solid performance as Jake Donahue, portraying a character who is tough and determined, yet vulnerable and human. Richard Jaeckel and Don Stroud also deliver memorable performances as the trainer Khun and the promoter Strauss, respectively.

Overall, The King of the Kickboxers is an entertaining and engaging martial arts movie that is sure to please fans of the genre. Whether you're a fan of classic martial arts movies or simply enjoy a good action movie, this is definitely a movie worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1991
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 39 min
  • Language
    Spanish
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (2,059)
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