American Kickboxer
Synopsis
Kickboxing champion B.J. is jailed for an accidental murder thanks to the testimony of his arch-nemesis Denard. A year later, B.J. is released and then challenged by Denard for $100,000. Will B.J. accept and get even with Denard?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Barrett
BJ Quinn
Keith Vitali
Chad Hunter
Terry Norton
Carol
Brad Morris
Jacques Denard
Ted Le Plat
Willard
Michael Huff
Robert Bentley
Len Sparrowhawk
Bob Wiser
Roger Yuan
Howard
Evan J. Klisser
Jason
Gavin Hood
Ken Holligan
Patrick Lyster
Prosecutor
Gary Chalmers
Attorney
Frank Notaro
Doctor
Tootsie Lombard
Nurse
Michael Megrian
Commentator
Alex Mathieson
Referee
Peter Ucko
Referee
Tom Agnew
Adrian Holligan (Snr)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frans Nel
- Screenplay & Story
- Emil Kolbe
- Original Score
- Frank Becker
- Original Title
- American Kickboxer
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Global Pictures, Distant Horizon, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frans Nel
Emil Kolbe, John Barrett
Frank Becker
Paul Morkel
Renée Engelbrecht
Helena Spring, Sudhir Pragjee, Anant Singh, Sanjeev Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Emil Kolbe
Screenplay
Frans Nel
Director
Anant Singh
Producer
Allison Schwegmann
Costume Design
Renée Engelbrecht
Editor
Paul Morkel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Kickboxer
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What is American Kickboxer about?
Kickboxing champion B.J. is jailed for an accidental murder thanks to the testimony of his arch-nemesis Denard. A year later, B.J. is released and then challenged by Denard for $100,000. Will B.J. accept and get even with Denard?
Who directed American Kickboxer?
American Kickboxer was directed by Frans Nel.
Who stars in American Kickboxer?
The principal cast of American Kickboxer includes John Barrett, Keith Vitali, Terry Norton, Brad Morris, Ted Le Plat.
When was American Kickboxer released and how long is it?
American Kickboxer was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for American Kickboxer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Kickboxer was composed by Frank Becker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Kickboxer?
American Kickboxer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).