Fist Fighter
“If you thought Rocky was tough, this one's BLOODY tough.”
Synopsis
C.J. Thunderbird, a down-on-his-luck professional fighter is informed that his old friend has been killed in an illegal fight. He finds out that the killer is a goon named Rhino and, with vengeance on his mind, tracks him down in Bolivia. The trouble is that the guy works for a local drug lord and the only way for C.J. to get to Rhino is to prove himself with his fists. However, the druglord doesn't want his best goon hurt, so he arranges for the corrupt local authorities to bust C.J. and send him to prison. The only way out is fighting the prison's monstrous colossal cage-fighting champ known as the Beast, who's never left an opponent breathing. Druglord's hot blond Caucasian girlfriend, Ellen, tired of being at the criminal's mercy, decides to help C.J. anyway she can. Even with all the odds against him, C.J. is no pushover and Rhino slowly becomes worried.
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Fist Fighter ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Zuniga
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Vasallo, Max Bloom
- Original Score
- Emilio Kauderer
- Original Title
- Fist Fighter
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Zuniga
Carlos Vasallo, Max Bloom
Emilio Kauderer
Hans Burmann
Drake Silliman
Carlos Vasallo
Department Leadership Roster
Drake Silliman
Editor
Carlos Vasallo
Writer
Max Bloom
Writer
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Carlos Vasallo
Producer
Frank Zuniga
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fist Fighter
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What is Fist Fighter about?
C.J. Thunderbird, a down-on-his-luck professional fighter is informed that his old friend has been killed in an illegal fight. He finds out that the killer is a goon named Rhino and, with vengeance on his mind, tracks him down in Bolivia. The trouble is that the guy works for a local drug lord and the only way for C.J. to get to Rhino is to prove himself with his fists. However, the druglord doesn't want his best goon hurt, so he arranges for the corrupt local authorities to bust C.J. and send him to prison. The only way out is fighting the prison's monstrous colossal cage-fighting champ known as the Beast, who's never left an opponent breathing. Druglord's hot blond Caucasian girlfriend, Ellen, tired of being at the criminal's mercy, decides to help C.J. anyway she can. Even with all the odds against him, C.J. is no pushover and Rhino slowly becomes worried.
Who directed Fist Fighter?
Fist Fighter was directed by Frank Zuniga.
Who stars in Fist Fighter?
The principal cast of Fist Fighter includes Jorge Rivero, Matthias Hues, Edward Albert, Brenda Bakke, Mike Connors.
When was Fist Fighter released and how long is it?
Fist Fighter was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Fist Fighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fist Fighter was composed by Emilio Kauderer.