Kickboxer

Kickboxer

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Questions

When did Kickboxer come out?
It was released on September 8, 1989.
Who stars in Kickboxer?
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Kurt Sloane, nicknamed "The White Warrior," who trains in Muay Thai to avenge his brother.
Who directed and wrote the movie?
It was directed by David Worth with a screenplay by Glenn A. Bruce. Van Damme co-wrote the story with Mark di Salle.
What is the plot about?
After his brother Eric is brutally paralyzed by kickboxing champion Tong Po in Thailand, Kurt trains in Muay Thai to challenge the undefeated fighter and get revenge.
Who played the villain Tong Po?
Moroccan actor Michel Qissi played Tong Po, wearing extensive facial makeup for the role.
Was Tong Po’s actor really disguised that heavily?
Reportedly yes. Qissi said that those who had seen him fight before could only recognize him by his style of movement while he wore the makeup.
Was the actor who played Kurt’s brother a real fighter?
Yes. Dennis Alexio, who played the paralyzed brother Eric, was a former world kickboxing champion.
Where was Kickboxer filmed?
It was filmed in Thailand, including Bangkok and the temple ruins at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, plus Hong Kong, where Master Xian’s jungle house was built at Shing Fung studios in Sai Kung.
What is the deal with the glass on the fighters’ hands in the finale?
For the final fight the fighters wrap their hands in hemp rope, coat it in resin, and dip it in broken glass to make their fists into deadly weapons.
How much did the film cost and how much did it make?
It was made on a budget of about 2.7 million dollars and grossed 14.7 million dollars domestically, with an estimated 50 million dollars worldwide.
Did it do well on its opening weekend?
It opened on 973 screens and became the third most popular film that weekend.
Did Kickboxer influence any video games?
Reportedly Michel Qissi’s Tong Po performance inspired the character Goro in Mortal Kombat (1992).
Why is Kickboxer considered important?
It is regarded as the first movie to bring Muay Thai to a global audience, and /Film named it one of cinema’s most influential martial arts films.
Are there sequels?
Yes. It spawned five original sequels plus a 2016 reboot, Kickboxer: Vengeance.
Who did the music for Kickboxer?
The score was composed by Paul Hertzog, with songs from the film provided by Stan Bush.