---
title: "No Contest"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/no-contest-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57848
imdb_id: "tt0110675"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "R"
---

# No Contest (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/no-contest-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

No Contest is a 1995 Canadian-American action thriller film directed by Paul Lynch and written by Robert C. Cooper. The plot follows the Miss Galaxy beauty contest as it is overtaken by a gang demanding a ransom of diamonds, with a kick-boxing actress and show host named Sharon standing in their way.

The film stars Shannon Tweed, Robert Davi, Roddy Piper, and Andrew Dice Clay. It combines elements of drama, action, crime, and thriller over a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes, delivering a roller coaster ride of full frontal, high-octane action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A beauty pageant becomes a hostage crisis when terrorists demand a diamond ransom."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-octane action thriller premise involving a terrorist takeover of a beauty contest.
- Stars Shannon Tweed as a kick-boxing actress who acts as the host and the main obstacle for the terrorists.
- Includes a cast featuring Shannon Tweed, Robert Davi, Roddy Piper, and Andrew Dice Clay.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is rated R and contains full frontal action content which may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama, action, crime, and thriller featuring high-octane action and a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #beauty-pageant, #hostage-situation, #diamond-ransom, #kick-boxing, #action-thriller, #terrorist-takeover

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Lynch
- **Networks / Studios**: Norstar Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shannon Tweed** as *Sharon Bell*
- **Andrew Dice Clay** as *Oz, aka Raymond Ulysses Brice*
- **Robert Davi** as *Sergeant Crane*
- **Roddy Piper** as *Ice*
- **Nicholas Campbell** as *Vic*
- **John Colicos** as *Senator Donald Wilson*
- **James Purcell** as *Captain Henricks*
- **Judith Scott** as *Nancy Polson*
- **Louis Wrightman** as *Que*
- **Keram Malicki-Sánchez** as *Cal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream No Contest (1995)?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database where the film is listed.

### Q: Is No Contest (1995) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1990s action thrillers starring Shannon Tweed, Robert Davi, Roddy Piper, and Andrew Dice Clay.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of No Contest?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing parts of the movie?
As a feature film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes, it is viewed as a single complete movie rather than episodic television.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [No Contest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57848)
- [No Contest (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Contest_(film))
- [No Contest (1995) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57848-no-contest/cast)
- [No Contest (1994) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110675/fullcredits/)

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