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Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
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Wikipedia article
'Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite' is a 1996 action film produced and directed by Alan Mehrez. It is the sequel to the 1988 film 'Bloodsport'. This sequel had a limited theatrical release before being released on video in 1996 and stars Daniel Bernhardt, who reprised the role in a sequel. It is the second film in the 'Bloodsport' franchise.
Plot
After thief Alex Cardo (Daniel Bernhardt) gets caught and betrayed by his partner in crime John (Philip Tan) while stealing an ancient Jian in Thailand, he soon finds himself imprisoned and beaten. One of the guards, Demon (Ong Soo Han), is particularly upset by Alex's appearance and tortures him whenever he gets the opportunity. Alex finds one friend and mentor in the jailhouse, Master Sun (James Hong), who teaches him a superior fighting style called "Iron Hand". When a "best of the best kumite" is to take place, Demon gets an invitation. Now Master Sun and Alex need to find a way to let Alex take part in the kumite, too.
The final fight pits Alex and Demon together. At first, and for a long time, Demon has the upper hand in terms of strength and fighting ability. When Alex is down, he takes one last look at Master Sun and uses the "Iron Hand" against his opponent, severely damaging and defeating Demon. Alex is the winner, and as part of deals previously made, Master Sun is freed from prison, and so is Alex.
Cast
*Daniel Bernhardt Alex Cardo
*Pat Morita David Leung
*Donald Gibb Ray 'Tiny' Jackson
*James Hong Master Sun
*Lori Lynn Dickerson Janine Elson
*Ong Soo Han Demon
*Philip Tan John
*Nicholas Hill Sergio DeSilva
*Ron Hall Cliff
*Hee Il Cho Head Judge
*Shaun Gordon Sun's Student
*Lisa McCullough Kim Campbell
*Chuay Chien
*Steve Martinex Head Referee
*Jeff Wolfe Flash
*Cliff Bernhardt Len
*Nils Allen Stewart Gorilla
*Eric Lee Seng
*Kevin Chong Sun's Student
*Jerry Piddington Kumite fighter
*Richard Kee Smith Kumite fighter
*Gokor Chivichyan Kumite fighter
Series continuity
Actor Donald Gibb also appeared in the first Bloodsport film as Ray Jackson. He is the only returning character from the first film to the second film. James Hong and Pat Morita appear in both 'Bloodsport II' and 'Bloodsport III'.
Cameo
Canadian novelist Kevin Chong had a minor role in the film as Sun's student.International titles
*Brazil: 'O Grande Drago Branco: A Revanche' (The Great White Dragon: The Revenge)
*Denmark: 'Bloodsport II: Ironhand'
*Germany: 'Bloodsport II: Die Nchste Herausforderung' (Bloodsport II: The Next Challenge)
*Italy: 'Colpi Proibiti 2'
*Spain: 'Contacto Sangriento 2' (Bloody Contact 2)
References
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