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For Life or Death 1996

Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Steven Kaman, Michael Lee Baron
Network
Vauxhall Entertainment
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What is For Life or Death?

For Life or Death is a 1996 action and drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. The story follows a man named Kaan Woo, portrayed by James Lew, who attempts to escape a dark past involving a cult of druid-like monk warriors.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Jan 23, 1996
Original language
EN
Studios
Vauxhall Entertainment
Genres
Action, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 5 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Vauxhall Entertainment
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For Life or Death is a 1996 action and drama film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. The story follows a man named Kaan Woo, portrayed by James Lew, who attempts to escape a dark past involving a cult of druid-like monk warriors. These warriors wear brown shrouds and possess mystical powers. Because Woo seeks to leave the organization, the cult's leader, an evil queen named Ling Li played by Nancy Kwan, dispatches her servant, Sir Xavier, to eliminate him. Richard Norton plays the role of Sir Xavier. During a confrontation between Woo and these dark forces, a supernatural event occurs in which Woo's soul is transferred into the body of a homeless individual named Earl Stockman, played by Mark Pellegrino. Following this transition, the character finds himself in possession of mystical kung-fu abilities. The narrative follows this individual, referred to as Superbum, as he prepares to confront the evil cult. The film was released in the United States on January 23, 1996.

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Is For Life or Death worth watching?

For Life or Death holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie For Life or Death and when was it released?

For Life or Death is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

Who directed For Life or Death?

For Life or Death was directed by Steven Kaman, Michael Lee Baron.

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