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François Petit(I)

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François Petit in Mortal Kombat (1995)
Film producer Sy Lerner makes a bet with a fellow film executive that he can turn any nobody into a star at the Cannes Film Festival. A New York cab driver who is visiting the festival is chosen as the test subject to settle the bet and Sy uses his skills of hype and manipulation to try and turn the cab driver named Frank into the talk of the town. Many celebrities make cameos throughout the film.
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Cannes Man (1996)
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Francois is a world class martial artist with an impressive background. He comes from a large family, all skilled in martial arts. He began his training at the age of 3 years, under the guidance of Japanese masters, also studied at the opera. In 1971, he was drafted into the the army in Africa, where was wounded. He became a prisoner of war for almost 6 months and was paralyzed. After his release, he spent 5 months in the VA hospital, and doctors told him that he would never walk again. He did not take those words to heart and aimed at one goal that would give him the opportunity to walk again. But with his own strength of spirit, he recovered and became a great martial artist, stunt coordinator and teacher. He now has the rank of Kai-Den Shihan. The highest title in Ninjitsu and a 7th degree black belt. Also a 7th degree black belt in Karate Do, and a 3rd degree black belt in Judo. Francois has performed in France, Italy and England. Was champion in full contact karate. Francois worked as a trainer and physical therapist for the wrestlers of WWF and taught martial arts at "Gold's Gym". In 2004 moved to Korea to improve his skills. Later moved to Spain, where he still teaches martial arts.
BornNovember 8, 1951
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    Known for

    Grande Movie Poster, 47 x 63
    Mortal Kombat
    5.8
    • Sub-Zero
    • 1995
    Sally Kirkland in Guns and Lipstick (1995)
    Guns and Lipstick
    3.8
    • Stunts
    • 1995
    Swishbucklers (2010)
    Swishbucklers
    5.9
    • Jean Baptiste
    • 2010
    First Strike (2009)
    First Strike
    5.8
    • Victor Devereaux
    • 2009

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    Actor



    • Swishbucklers (2010)
      Swishbucklers
      5.9
      • Jean Baptiste
      • 2010
    • First Strike (2009)
      First Strike
      5.8
      • Victor Devereaux
      • 2009
    • Cannes Man (1996)
      Cannes Man
      5.1
      • Frenchman
      • 1996
    • Grande Movie Poster, 47 x 63
      Mortal Kombat
      5.8
      • Sub-Zero
      • 1995

    Stunts



    • First Strike (2009)
      First Strike
      5.8
      • fight choreographer
      • 2009
    • Sally Kirkland in Guns and Lipstick (1995)
      Guns and Lipstick
      3.8
      • fight choreographer
      • 1995
    • Grande Movie Poster, 47 x 63
      Mortal Kombat
      5.8
      • martial arts trainer: Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa
      • 1995

    Producer



    • Swishbucklers (2010)
      Swishbucklers
      5.9
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2010

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    Cannes Man
    Trailer 2:58
    Cannes Man

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    • Alternative name
      • Francois Petit
    • Height
      • 1.77 m
    • Born
      • November 8, 1951
      • Lyon, France

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      Currently works for the sport club Titan Academy in Malaga, with high rank Menkyo Kaiden Shihan, teaches adults karate and jiu-jitsu.

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