The Last Kumite
“One last kumite, one final battle for the life of his daughter.”
Synopsis
When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and Julie Jackson, he discovers other fighters face the same desperate struggle to save their loved ones.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-14
Top Cast
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Mathis Landwehr
Michael Rivers
Kurt McKinney
Damon Spears
Billy Blanks
Master Loren
Matthias Hues
Ron Hall
Cynthia Rothrock
Julie Jackson
Michel Qissi
Wolf
David Kurzhal
Marcus Gantz
Monia Moula
Lea Martin
Mike Derudder
Dracko
Abdel Qissi
Det. Dobrev
David Yeung
Yulong
Mike Möller
Lightning
Kira Kortenbach
Bree Rivers
Roman Boeer de Garcez
Kurt Thompson
Lucian Roucka
Taylor
Pascal Siffert
J-Rock
Janos Tiborcz
Spider
Manuel Werling
Palenka
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.99x
+$5.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross W. Clarkson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean David Lowe, Ross W. Clarkson
- Original Score
- Paul Hertzog
- Original Title
- The Last Kumite
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Lowe Media, Quest Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross W. Clarkson
Sean David Lowe, Ross W. Clarkson
Paul Hertzog
Ross W. Clarkson
Oliver Harper
Sean David Lowe, Wayne A. Graves, Rubin Sosna, Ray Abed, Albin Sallansonnet
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Möller
Stunt Coordinator
Oliver Harper
Editor
Sean David Lowe
Writer
Wayne A. Graves
Producer
Ross W. Clarkson
Director
Paul Hertzog
Original Music Composer
Ross W. Clarkson
Director of Photography
Ross W. Clarkson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Kumite
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What is The Last Kumite about?
When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and Julie Jackson, he discovers other fighters face the same desperate struggle to save their loved ones.
Who directed The Last Kumite?
The Last Kumite was directed by Ross W. Clarkson.
Who stars in The Last Kumite?
The principal cast of The Last Kumite includes Mathis Landwehr, Kurt McKinney, Billy Blanks, Matthias Hues, Cynthia Rothrock.
When was The Last Kumite released and how long is it?
The Last Kumite was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last Kumite?
The Last Kumite had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $6.5M at the worldwide box office (4.99 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Last Kumite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Kumite was composed by Paul Hertzog.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Kumite?
The Last Kumite holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).