KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE (2016)

Summary:

Seeking vengeance for his brother's death at the hands of the formidable Tong Po, martial artist Kurt Sloane returns to Thailand. Under the guidance of the legendary Master Durand, Sloane undergoes rigorous training to prepare for a deadly showdown against the man who took his brother's life.

This action-packed martial arts film serves as a reboot of the classic "Kickboxer" franchise, bringing a new generation to the ring while featuring returning stars and new faces in a brutal tale of retribution.

Keywords: Kickboxer: Vengeance, 2016, Alain Moussi, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, Action, Martial Arts, Thriller, Revenge.

Plot:

Kurt Sloane, a talented martial artist, witnesses his brother Eric, a former champion, die in an illegal underground fight in Thailand against the ruthless Muay Thai champion, Tong Po. Devastated and consumed by grief and a thirst for justice, Kurt vows to avenge Eric's death. He seeks out Master Durand, a reclusive and eccentric martial arts master who had previously trained Eric.

Durand reluctantly agrees to train Kurt, putting him through an intense and brutal regimen of traditional Muay Thai, pushing him to his physical and mental limits. As Kurt trains, he uncovers the dark underbelly of the fight world and the powerful figures who control it. He must overcome not only the physical challenge of facing Tong Po, but also his own inner demons and the dangers posed by those who wish to prevent his revenge, leading to a climactic, no-holds-barred fight for honor and vengeance.

Cast (Lead Roles):

• Alain Moussi as Kurt Sloane
• Jean-Claude Van Damme as Master Durand
• Dave Bautista as Tong Po
• Gina Carano as Marcia
• Georges St-Pierre as Kavi
• Sara Malakul Lane as Liu

Crew:

• Director: John Stockwell
• Writers: Dimitri Logothetis, Jim McGrath
• Producers: Dimitri Logothetis, Stephen J. Eads
• Cinematography: Mateo Londono
• Film Editing: Chris C. Peterson
• Music: Joseph Bishara

Release Info:

• Original Release Date: September 2, 2016 (Venice Film Festival)
• Language: English
• Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Thriller
• Running Time: 90 minutes
• Accolades: None