Showdown
“There is no other way.”
Synopsis
Ken has just moved from Kansas with his mother. He talks to a girl named Julie, not knowing that her boyfriend Tom is very possessive of her. Tom is learning karate from Lee, a sensei whose brother was killed by a rookie cop named Billy. Billy has since then become the janitor of the school that Ken, Julie and Tom go to. When Ken gets beaten up by Tom for talking to Julie again, Billy helps Ken by teaching him how to defend himself, which eventually leads to a battle between student vs. student, and sensei vs. sensei.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Radler
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Gibbs
- Original Score
- Stephen Edwards
- Original Title
- Showdown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Tilford Productions, Imperial Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Radler
Stuart Gibbs
Stephen Edwards
Bryan Duggan, Greg Gardiner
Ash R. Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Gibbs
Writer
Robert Radler
Director
Stephen Edwards
Original Music Composer
Ash R. Shah
Producer
Bryan Duggan
Director of Photography
Brian F. McCabe
Production Design
Darragh Marmorstein
Costume Design
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown
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What is Showdown about?
Ken has just moved from Kansas with his mother. He talks to a girl named Julie, not knowing that her boyfriend Tom is very possessive of her. Tom is learning karate from Lee, a sensei whose brother was killed by a rookie cop named Billy. Billy has since then become the janitor of the school that Ken, Julie and Tom go to. When Ken gets beaten up by Tom for talking to Julie again, Billy helps Ken by teaching him how to defend himself, which eventually leads to a battle between student vs. student, and sensei vs. sensei.
Who directed Showdown?
Showdown was directed by Robert Radler.
Who stars in Showdown?
The principal cast of Showdown includes Billy Blanks, Kenn Scott, Christine Taylor, John Asher, Patrick Kilpatrick.
When was Showdown released and how long is it?
Showdown was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Showdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showdown was composed by Stephen Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showdown?
Showdown holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).