
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.
Top Cast
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Mimi
Eidan Hanzei
Harry Lee
Verrel Reed
Vern
Greg Ostrin
John Cordone / Johnny
Phong Atwood Vo
Ernie
Christl Colven
Inga the Champion Fighter
Alex Demir
Mike
Michael M. Foley
Nick
Barbara Braverman
Mom
Louie Lesseos
Louie
Eva Lesseos-Lupher
Eva
Lorraine Hawkins
Terri
Tino Orsini
Byron
Mouchette Van Helsdingen
Starella
Cynthia Prouder
Quatro
Vivian Wickliffe
Chata
Amy Barcroft
Sheeba
Diana Cuevas
Fighter
Release History & Theatrical Window
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
Michael Mileham
Mimi Lesseos
Miriam Cutler
Bodo Holst
Peter Cohen
Mimi Lesseos
Department Leadership Roster
Al Locatelli
Production Design
Peter Cohen
Editor
Teresa Binder Westby
Costume Design
Mimi Lesseos
Producer
Bodo Holst
Director of Photography
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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.).



















