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5.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19921h 25mUnited States of America

Pushed to the Limit

“A gladiatorial kickboxing duel-to-the-death”

Synopsis

Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger brother is shot to death for trying to stiff local druglord Harry Lee. Lee is the toughest and meanest criminal figure in all of Southern California and if you double-cross him, you won't live to see the sun set. Not only does Lee rule his own empire, he also runs the Kumite, a gladitorial fight ring where warriors battle to the death. Mimi knows the police can't touch Lee with a ten foot pole and so she enlists the aid of her martial arts friend Master Vern to teach her kickboxing and tai chi so she can prepare for combat. Vern doesn't think Mimi is ready for Kumite, as it is a place where only one warrior can be left standing and breathing and the one who loses dies.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 2, 1992

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Mileham
Screenplay & Story
Mimi Lesseos
Original Score
Miriam Cutler
Original Title
Pushed to the Limit
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Imperial Entertainment Corporation, Curb/Esquire Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Mileham

Screenplay & Story

Mimi Lesseos

Original Score & Music

Miriam Cutler

Director of Photography

Bodo Holst

Film Editing

Peter Cohen

Producers

Mimi Lesseos

Department Leadership Roster

Al Locatelli

Production Design

Peter Cohen

Editor

Teresa Binder Westby

Costume Design

Mimi Lesseos

Mimi Lesseos

Producer

Bodo Holst

Director of Photography

Mimi Lesseos

Mimi Lesseos

Writer

Michael Mileham

Director

Frank Trejo

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pushed to the Limit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pushed to the Limit

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Pushed to the Limit about?

Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger brother is shot to death for trying to stiff local druglord Harry Lee. Lee is the toughest and meanest criminal figure in all of Southern California and if you double-cross him, you won't live to see the sun set. Not only does Lee rule his own empire, he also runs the Kumite, a gladitorial fight ring where warriors battle to the death. Mimi knows the police can't touch Lee with a ten foot pole and so she enlists the aid of her martial arts friend Master Vern to teach her kickboxing and tai chi so she can prepare for combat. Vern doesn't think Mimi is ready for Kumite, as it is a place where only one warrior can be left standing and breathing and the one who loses dies.

Who directed Pushed to the Limit?

Pushed to the Limit was directed by Michael Mileham.

Who stars in Pushed to the Limit?

The principal cast of Pushed to the Limit includes Mimi Lesseos, Eidan Hanzei, Verrel Reed, Greg Ostrin, Phong Atwood Vo.

When was Pushed to the Limit released and how long is it?

Pushed to the Limit was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Pushed to the Limit?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Pushed to the Limit was composed by Miriam Cutler.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pushed to the Limit?

Pushed to the Limit holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).