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Rating: 5.5 stars

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Bloodfist (1989)

Directed by Terence H. Winkless

Action

Overview

To avenge the brutal murder of his brother, Jake Ray journeys to the Philippines, where his search for truth finds him battling both in and out of the ring. But the weapons are always the same: bare fists, bare feet. And the rules never change: last man standing wins.

Rated R | Length 85 minutes

Actors

Don Wilson | Joe Mari Avellana | Rob Kaman | Billy Blanks | Cris Aguilar | Michael Shaner | Riley Bowman | Marilyn Bautista | Kenneth Peerless | Vic Diaz | Ned Hourani | Félix Pascual | Edgardo Castañeda | Archie Ramos | Ronald Asinas

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Shockingly I have never seen any of the BLOODFIST movies. They along with many other Don The Dragon Wilson movies used to be staples on cable and Cinemax thru the 90s. My cheesy action fan buddy Ed Travis started his watch thru of the BLOODFIST movies a few days ago and it’s been fun to read his reactions. Decided I’d give one a go since they are blindspots in my viewing. Holy crap did I not know there is a shit ton of Don The Dragon flicks on Prime right now! I’d love to watch them all. Sigh

Anyways this film is pretty much a ripoff of BLOODSPORT, which was released in the previous year. Has many similar plot beats yet also puts a few different spins on the story. Rather amusing they cast Billy Blanks but don’t give him any lines; he just fights in the tournament. I like Don The Dragon as the vulnerable hero seeking justice for his murdered brother. The entire romance side plot is humorous in that he’s so hellbent on vengeance when he goes to the Philippines but “oh hey baby I love you” seems silly.

Overall a fun familiar movie.

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