Van damme plays kurt sloane, a young man who travels to thailand with his brother eric. Jean claude van damme kickboxer final fight 1989 grijs en groen. Hes not just an actor, he is also martial artist, screenwriter, film producer and director. Watch this epic of jeanclaude van damme and how he kicks ass in the action packed film kickboxer jeanclaude van damme is returning to the world of kickboxer, one of the movies that launched his action star career. You may remember back in march we highlighted the teaser trailer for kickboxer. Its a kickboxer film starring jean claude van damme, and yes, its still 2016 dave bautista, left, jean claude van damme star in the action movie kickboxer. The road back is a 1991 american martial arts film directed by albert pyun and written by david s. Dec 22, 2016 jeanclaude van damme still has moves, recreates kickboxer scene. It is the first sequel in the kickboxer franchise, and stars sasha mitchell in the role of david sloane, the brother of kickboxer s lead character kurt, portrayed by jeanclaude van damme. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film produced and directed by mark disalle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. Kickboxer is an american action film franchise that totals eight films. Jean claude van damme great at martial arts and well splits jean claude van damme in his iconic splits image. Retaliation finds jeanclaude van damme making more sequelminded madness the action stars wisementor character is now blind.
Kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio. Hes one of the biggest action stars of all time, known for his hit movies, universal soldier and bloodsport. Watch this epic of jean claude van damme and how he kicks ass in the action packed film kickboxer jean claude van damme is returning to the world of kickboxer, one of the movies that launched his action star career. Met jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio en dennis chan. I am a huge fan of van damme, i absolutely love this film to death. Jeanclaude van damme, 59, reveals the secrets to his buff.
Jeanclaude van damme to return for kickboxer reboot. His father is from brussels and bilingual, and his mother is flemish dutchspeaking. Even though its not a sequel to jeanclaude van dammes starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. Filmed on location in thailand the home of muay thai boxing, this film has the atmosphere and authenticity that cannot be faked in the studio. Meet jeanclaude van damme as master durand in kickboxer. The film is considered to be a cult classic and one of the definitive works in van dammes movie career as a martial. After a crash course in the ancient techniques of kickboxing from.
The muscles from brussels started martial arts at the age of eleven. Just when you thought ronaldinho was already living the dream, he signs on to do a kickboxing movie with jeanclaude van damme. The actor is in final negotiations to join the cast of kickboxer, a franchise remake featuring guardians of the galaxy. Sep 01, 2016 gsp should keep away from cinema, he is one of the greatest fighters in mma history but as an actor he is just awful he says his famous word im not impressed by your performance in the film, mma fans will know what i mean.
And now jean claude van damme, 59, has revealed how he keeps in such great shape. Unfortunately, it was van damme s last cannon film and it was his best one. Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme. It is the sixth film in the kickboxer franchise and also serves as a reboot. Jean claude studied in goetzs dojo in brussels, belgium.
Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his. Action star jean claude van damme has made a meta film commenting on his career before with 2008s jcvd, but now the muscles from brussels is heading to amazon for a new action comedy series. The original movie kickboxer from 1989 starring jean claude van damme is a true 80s action classic, van damme stars as kurt sloane brother of american kickboxer champion eric sloandennis alexiothey find them self traveling to thailand to challenge there worldchampion in thai kickboxing tong po, the fight begins and tong po is not only. When jeanclaude van damme became an international film star, there was some debate as to his kick boxing accomplishments. Jean claude van damme still has moves, recreates kickboxer scene. Dec 18, 2019 jeanclaude van damme and dolph lundgren at the height of their powers in. Jean claude van damme recreates his kickboxer dance scene conan on tbs. He became a sensation in the 1980s and 90s with starring roles in kickboxer. Jeanclaude van damme story by kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film produced and directed by mark disalle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio.
Vengeance is a 2016 american martial arts film directed by john stockwell, and starring david bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, georges stpierre, and jeanclaude van damme. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer sequel. The kickboxer franchise was never really known for being an astounding film series, but so as long as it delivers some swift kicks, including a roundhouse from van damme at some point, then fans. Kickboxer 1989 jean claude van damme tree scene and training sequences hd directed by. His father introduced him to martial arts when he saw his son was physically weak. Jeanclaude van damme has joined the cast of kickboxer, an upcoming remake of the martial arts action stars own 1989 vehicle. Actor jeanclaude van damme has made his way down under while scouting for film locations. Four film collection black mask kickboxer american kickboxer 2 the blood of heroes 4. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jean claude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. Jeanclaude wanted to defeat his rival patrick teugels.
Ronaldinho set to appear in jeanclaude van damme film. This was emotionally good and fun watching tournament action film. P jean claude van damme which is the best of the movie have some good fight scenes,overshadowing moussi by the way. Van damme is the brother of an injured kickboxing champion, who enters the ring seeking revenge. Unfortunately, it was van dammes last cannon film and it was his best one.
Gsp should keep away from cinema, he is one of the greatest fighters in mma history but as an actor he is just awful he says his famous word im not impressed by your performance in the film, mma fans will know what i mean. Jean claude van damme takes on tong po in kickboxer. To say he learned his moves during his time at ballet school is just pure rubbish. Kickboxer 1989 is one of the best martial arts films that jeanclaude van damme ever made. Its got damme good soundtrack, damme good story line and damme good training. Desperate to seek revenge, kurt turns to master durand jean claude van damme, his brothers former mentor.
Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme newsreloaded. To further back up this evidence log, heres some actual footage of some of van dammes professional and. Kickboxing is a group of standup combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate mixed with boxing. Even though its not a sequel to jean claude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme youtube.
Jean claude van damme may be returning to his roots by taking a role in the upcoming kickboxer remake. The original movie kickboxer from 1989 starring jeanclaude van damme is a true 80s action classic, van damme stars as kurt sloane brother of american kickboxer champion eric sloan dennis alexio they find them self traveling to thailand to challenge there worldchampion in thai kickboxing tong po, the fight begins and tong po is not only domenating the whole fight, but in the. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film and is the first entry into the kickboxer franchise. Jean claude van dammes kickboxing record stands at 181 wit all 18 wins by knockout, and an amateur record of 444. Van damme has also studied taekwondo and muay thai, along with shotokan karate. The film has the perfect combination of attributes that makes it one of those rare classics. Dec 02, 2014 jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Dupa ce a facut o aparare cu succes a titlului mondial in eric u.
His flashy kicks and ripped physique were a perfect fit for the directors and filming style during van dammes prime years. Eric este in prezent campion mondial in statele unite. Jeanclaude van damme returning to kickboxer extreme. Multiple remakes of jeanclaude van damme action movies from the 80s are brewing, and while one doesnt want him, another has embraced the man who generated the. Apr 10, 2017 kickboxer 1989 jean claude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan movies. Van damme and dennis chan in kickboxer 1989 jeanclaude van damme in. Jeanclaude van damme to return to kickboxing for real. Now espn reports that van damme will make his triumphant return to the ring this october when he goes up against thai boxer and former olympic gold. Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan. Its just a pointless movie with the same actors who tried to make the same bad movie with 10% of their motivation. In the case of jeanclaude van damme, he did start his career by studying karate in belgium and briefly going pro back in 1980, but it has been nearly 30 years since he has been in competition. Jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels. Jean claude van damme action movie poster, action movie stars, action movies. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge.
A key film in jean claude van damme s career, this is the one that first gave an indication that the muscles from brussels could escape from straighttovideo hell and into the mainstream. In fullcontact karate, jeanclaude knocked out englands micheal heming in 46 seconds of the first round. Chuck norris almost starred in kickboxer and other. Action movie star jean claude van damme has been around for years now.
Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme youtube. The skills of van damme are trully spectacular to watch. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and. Van damme was born jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg, on 18 october 1960, in berchemsainteagathe, brussels, belgium, the son of eliana and eugene van varenberg, who was an accountant and florist. Van damme was born jean claude camille francois van varenberg, on 18 october 1960, in berchemsainteagathe, brussels, belgium, the son of eliana and eugene van varenberg, who was an accountant and florist. Kickboxer 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Vengeance, yet another installment in the franchise that starred jeanclaude van damme. Licensed to youtube by music video distributors on behalf of. Hard target is jeanclaude van dammes favorite number 1 film of mine this is my second favorite film of his. Sure, the story about sloan training and fighting for a newer, bigger and badder enemy in order to save his girl is bad and nonexistent, and sure, the acting was atrocious.
Perhaps only of merit to the hardest of hardcore van damme completists, kickboxer. Jcvd will play an updated version of the original film. The film has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise. Kickboxing is practiced for selfdefence, general fitness, or as a contact sport. The film was released in the united states on september 8, 1989. Rlje plans to release the film in theaters and on vod later this year. Jean claude van damme is a native french speaker, and as such is a big fan of charles aznavour, the francophone singer and french superstar who passed away in october 2018. Nov 04, 2015 jeanclaude van damme made a name for himself with this brutal and honest look at the world of kick boxing and underground martial arts. It is a cult classic film that jeanclaude van damme made in to a star.
Its one of my favorite and well done fighting film ever. In 1976, at the age of 16, jean claude made his fullcontact debut under his birth name, jean claude van vaerenbergh. When eric was crippled by tung po a villain similar to chun li of bloodsport, kurt vows revenge and learn muay ti from a martial arts master named xian. Checkout jeanclaude van dammes fighting record table at also. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his brother. With jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Belgianborn film star jeanclaude van damme can be called an actor, although it would be more accurate to describe him as a bodybuilder and kickboxer. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing. His flashy kicks and ripped physique were a perfect fit for the directors and filming style during van damme. He became a sensation in the 1980s and 90s with starring roles in kickboxer, universal soldier and bloodsport. This cant be compared to the best movies of jackie chan and jet li,but it is still. Feb 11, 2010 this is one of the best martial arts movie ever made.
Retaliation trailer 2 2017 action movie starring jeanclaude van damme, mike tyson and christopher lambert subscribe for more. Under goetzs guidance, van damme developed an impressive array of kicks and strikes. Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also c. Jeanclaude van damme costarring in kickboxer remake film. Aug 05, 2015 jean claude van damme first started training in martial arts at the age of 10, studying shotokan karate at a local school after his father took him to a class and enrolled him. At the forest nationals in brussels, on march 8, 1980, jeanclaude knocked teugels down and teugels suffered a nose injury and was unable to continue. Aug 09, 2007 jean claude van damme takes on tong po in kickboxer. Maybe that is why he is called the muscles from brussels. In 1980, van damme knocked out frances georges verlugels in 2 rounds of a match fought under kick boxing rules. The last fight is the best ive ever seen, and this. Actie thriller film geregisseerd door mark disalle en david worth.
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