The Big Brawl
“Where the only rule is to stay alive.”
Synopsis
A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Battle Creek Brawl / 殺手壕 (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-17
Top Cast
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Jackie Chan
Jerry Kwan
Mako
Herbert
Kristine DeBell
Nancy
José Ferrer
Dominici
Rosalind Chao
Mae
Chao Li Chi
Kwan
H.B. Haggerty
Kiss
Ron Max
Leggetti
David Sheiner
Morgan
Lenny Montana
John
Pat E. Johnson
Carl
Mary Ellen O'Neill
Dominici's Mother
Joycelyne Lew
Miss Wong
Peter Marc Jacobson
Jug
Gene LeBell
Stroke
Larry Drake
Judge #1
Marcus K. Mukai
Robert
Sonny Barnes
Iron Head Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.58x
+$15.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Clouse
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- The Big Brawl
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.5M
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse
Robert Clouse, Fred Weintraub
Lalo Schifrin
Robert C. Jessup
George Grenville
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clouse
Screenplay
Robert Clouse
Director
George Grenville
Editor
Robert C. Jessup
Director of Photography
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
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 The Big Brawl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Brawl about?
A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
Who directed The Big Brawl?
The Big Brawl was directed by Robert Clouse.
Who stars in The Big Brawl?
The principal cast of The Big Brawl includes Jackie Chan, Mako, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Rosalind Chao.
When was The Big Brawl released and how long is it?
The Big Brawl was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Big Brawl?
The Big Brawl had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $21.5M at the worldwide box office (3.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Big Brawl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Brawl was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Brawl?
The Big Brawl holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).