Live by the Fist
“He tried to live by the law. Now he must...”
Synopsis
A man is unjustly convicted of a brutal crime. In prison he must fight for survival, justice and freedom.
Top Cast
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Jerry Trimble
John Merill
George Takei
Uncle Coronado
Ted Markland
Sacker
Laura Albert
Helen Ferris
Vic Diaz
Warden Acosta
Romy Diaz
Alvarez
Roland Dantes
Captain Vargas
Berting Labra
JoJo (as Bert Labra)
Ramon D'Salva
Fuentes
Zernan Manahan
Glasses
Nick Nicholson
Greasemonkey
Steve Rogers
Porky
Jimmy Moss
Lude
Archie Adamos
Lopez
Ronald Asinas
Ocho (as Ron Asinas)
Jett Sahara
Chino (as Jet Sahara)
Dardo De Oro
Pinchon
Greg Rocero
Juan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cirio H. Santiago
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Philip Moore
- Original Score
- Nicholas Rivera
- Original Title
- Live by the Fist
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cirio H. Santiago
Charles Philip Moore
Nicholas Rivera
Edgardo Vinarao
Roger Corman, Cirio H. Santiago
Department Leadership Roster
Cirio H. Santiago
Director
Ben Otico
Production Design
Charles Philip Moore
Screenplay
Edgardo Vinarao
Editor
Cirio H. Santiago
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live by the Fist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Live by the Fist about?
A man is unjustly convicted of a brutal crime. In prison he must fight for survival, justice and freedom.
Who directed Live by the Fist?
Live by the Fist was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.
Who stars in Live by the Fist?
The principal cast of Live by the Fist includes Jerry Trimble, George Takei, Ted Markland, Laura Albert, Vic Diaz.
When was Live by the Fist released and how long is it?
Live by the Fist was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Live by the Fist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Live by the Fist was composed by Nicholas Rivera.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Live by the Fist?
Live by the Fist holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).