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Bloodsport, tous les coups sont permis

Original title: Bloodsport
  • 1988
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung in Bloodsport, tous les coups sont permis (1988)
Follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
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"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the dea... Read all"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur."Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.

  • Director
    • Newt Arnold
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich
    • Christopher Cosby
    • Mel Friedman
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Donald Gibb
    • Leah Ayres
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    100K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,447
    644
    • Director
      • Newt Arnold
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Christopher Cosby
      • Mel Friedman
    • Stars
      • Jean-Claude Van Damme
      • Donald Gibb
      • Leah Ayres
    • 325User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Frank
    • (as Jean Claude Van Damme)
    Donald Gibb
    Donald Gibb
    • Jackson
    Leah Ayres
    Leah Ayres
    • Janice
    Norman Burton
    Norman Burton
    • Helmer
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Rawlins
    Roy Chiao
    Roy Chiao
    • Tanaka
    Rani Gill
    • Special Lady
    Philip Chan
    Philip Chan
    • Captain Chen
    Pierre Rafini
    • Young Frank
    Bolo Yeung
    Bolo Yeung
    • Chong Li
    Ken Siu
    • Victor
    • (as Kenneth Siu)
    Kimo Lai Kwok Ki
    • Hiro
    Bernard Mariano
    • Hossein
    Bill Yuen Ping Kuen
    • Oshima
    Shun-Yin Leung
    Shun-Yin Leung
    • Mrs. Tanaka
    Joshua Schroder
    • Chuck
    • (as Jousha Schroder)
    • …
    Keith Davey
    • Eddie…
    Sean Ward
    • Shingo
    • Director
      • Newt Arnold
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Christopher Cosby
      • Mel Friedman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews325

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    action-6

    Van Damme`s first American movie is still viewable

    Bloodsport is Van Damme`s first American film and it is a great B-movie. The plot and acting isn`t this movie`s strongest point but the movie delivers many great and some spectacular fight-scenes. This movie introduced the American audience to Van Damme from Belgium, and was the first of Van Damme`s entertaining action-flicks. 8/10
    martymaster

    Van Dammes VS Bolo Yeung for the first time.

    This movie all about fighting,and the fact that it is based on a true story just makes it better. This is the first time Van Damme fights Bolo Yeung and it is a spectacular fight he also fights him in Double impact. Bolo is the perfect evil guy and his fighting style is one of a kind.

    They dont make movies like this anymore. Bad acting and story,but you gotto love it anyway.
    power-10

    Probably the best Martial Arts movie, ever !!

    Bloodsport is an excellent movie, which includes everything a martial arts fan can possibly dream off... Great fight-choreography, excellent filming, fine music and a good story. The movie takes you to a world of fighting where "only the strongest wins". Jean Claude van Damme as Frank Dux, a young, talented martial artist. This was THE movie for van Damme, beside Kickboxer, he has never preformed so well.

    Watch & Enjoy !!
    soranno

    High kicking martial arts action

    In his film starring debut, Jean-Claude Van Damme portrays a martial arts expert who decides to compete in the Kumite, a no holds barred martial arts competition in Hong Kong. This film has plenty of the well staged fight scenes and martial arts sequences that would be evident in Van Damme's later films. A fair entry in the genre.
    Deceiver

    'best martial arts film of the century'

    Bloodsport is, and always will be, Van Damme's greatest display of his martial talent. While it seems to have a similar storyline to other martial arts films, this one differs in that it is based on the true events of Frank Dux, who also assisted the fighters for this movie.

    Anyone at all that doubts Van Damme's talent as a fighter, should see this film.

    Bolo Yeung also makes a spectacular appearance as the evil one in the tournament. He acts about as cruel and heartless as one can get, and he makes the perfect climax for the film.

    If you are after a good quality martial arts film, and you haven't seen Bloodsport, then this is the one for you. If you have seen it, then you will know why it deserves the title of 'best martial arts film of the century'.

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    • Trivia
      Jean-Claude Van Damme actually knocked out Bernard Mariano with his elbow. The scene made it into the movie.
    • Goofs
      In his first fight at the Kumite, Dux sets a record of 12.2 seconds for a knockout, beating Chong Li's previous record of 14.8 seconds. Later in the competition, Dux knocks the large African fighter out with two blows in a shade under 8 seconds (despite the fighter's comical pre-fight theatrics), but this is not recognized by the tournament organizers as yet another new record.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Boxer: Jackson, you going to go to Hong Kong?

      Jackson: I love anything full contact. I need a few more scars on my face.

      Boxer: But I heard you can get killed at that Kumite.

      Jackson: Only if you fuck up.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the credits the following can be found: This motion picture is based upon true events in the life of Frank W. Dux. From 1975 to 1980 Frank W. Dux fought 329 matches. He retired undefeated as the World Heavy Weight Full Contact Kumite Champion. Mr. Dux still holds four world records: Fastest Knockout - 3.2 seconds Fastest Punch with a Knockout - .42 seconds Fastest Kick with a Knockout - 72 mph Most Consecutive Knockouts in a Single Tournament - 56 Subsequently Mr. Dux founded the first American Ninjitsu System. Dux-Ryu.
    • Alternate versions
      Finnish version is censored (over 20 minutes). The cuts include almost every fight of the movie, Jackson's first fight is heavily cut, every Chong Li's fight is cut to pieces. The whole sequence where the "Kumite"-song is heard and it shows several fights is removed, and the final conflict between Dux (J-C Van Damme) and Chong Li (excellent Bolo Yeung) is extremely cut (several minutes).
    • Connections
      Featured in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Fight to Survive
      Music and Lyrics by Shandi Sinnamon (as Shandi) and Paul Hertzog

      Performed by Stan Bush

      Stan Bush appears courtesy of Scotti Brothers/Epic Records

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    FAQ21

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    • Why was Frank Dux so valuable to the military?
    • Why do Jackson and Dux have to qualify if they've been invited to participate? An invitation should prove that they're good enough.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 1988 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Contacto sangriento
    • Filming locations
      • Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong, China
    • Production company
      • Cannon International
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,806,119
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $515,721
      • Feb 28, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,807,585
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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