Bloodsport (1988) is one of the defining martial-arts films of the 1980s, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in his breakout role as Frank Dux — a U.S. fighter who enters the underground Kumite, a brutal full-contact tournament held in Hong Kong. Blending intense fight choreography, international competitors, and a gritty tournament-film structure, it helped cement Van Damme as a global action icon.
Directed by Newt Arnold and produced by Cannon Films, the movie became a cult classic thanks to its fast-paced action, split-kick stunt work, and memorable soundtrack by Paul Hertzog. For many fans, it represents the peak of 80s martial-arts cinema and one of Cannon’s most beloved releases.
Bloodsport (1988) is one of the defining martial-arts films of the 1980s, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in his breakout role as Frank Dux — a U.S. fighter who enters the underground Kumite, a brutal full-contact tournament held in Hong Kong. Blending intense fight choreography, international competitors, and a gritty tournament-film structure, it helped cement Van Damme as a global action icon.
Directed by Newt Arnold and produced by Cannon Films, the movie became a cult classic thanks to its fast-paced action, split-kick stunt work, and memorable soundtrack by Paul Hertzog. For many fans, it represents the peak of 80s martial-arts cinema and one of Cannon’s most beloved releases.
