The King of the Kickboxers 1990
“In the ring of death, only one man can be king!”
What is The King of the Kickboxers?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The King of the Kickboxers" (1990).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong, Thailand
- Studios
- Imperial Entertainment, Seasonal Film Corporation
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The King of the Kickboxers" (1990).
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No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The King of the Kickboxers
Year: 1990
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama [1]
Runtime: 1h 39m [1]
US Release Date: 08/09/1991 [1]
Other Date: 1990.11.02 [5]
Plot: Jake, a New York policeman, poses as an actor to expose the making of martial-arts death movies in Thailand [1, 3]. Sean Donahue (played by Loren Avedon), a New York cop, goes undercover in Thailand to avenge his brother's death while breaking up a snuff film ring [4].
Cast: Loren Avedon, Billy Blanks, Richard Jaeckel, Don Stroud, Keith H
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“A gripping exploration of action and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The King of the Kickboxers holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 136 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The King of the Kickboxers and when was it released?
The King of the Kickboxers is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed The King of the Kickboxers?
The King of the Kickboxers was directed by Lo Yuen-Ming.
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