Bloodsport

"The true story of an American ninja."

Apr 29 1988 R 1h 32m
Action, Biography, Drama

An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.

Plot

Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army officers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants.

Written by

Sheldon Lettich, Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman

Directed by

Newt Arnold

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Cannon Group

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
98,013
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
29
Popularity
NA