Desert Kickboxer
“Navajo... Warrior... Kickboxer. Cross the line of his law and you'll live... to regret it.”
Synopsis
A kickboxing cop abandons the violent life after he accidentally kills his opponent during a match. After quitting, he heads for the Arizona desert to live alone and occasionally work tracking drug runners for the area sheriff. One particularly wily Mexican drug lord, Santos, has been a real thorn in tracker Joe Highhawk's side, so when he encounters the beautiful Claudia and her simpleton brother Anthony running for their lives because she, an accountant, embezzled $20 million from Santos, he decides to help them. This actioner follows what happens next. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of danger, and double cross until the exciting final standoff between the kickboxer and the villain.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Florentine
- Screenplay & Story
- Isaac Florentine
- Original Score
- Roy J. Ravio
- Original Title
- Desert Kickboxer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $86
- Production Studios
- Wells Company, 21st Century Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Florentine
Isaac Florentine
Roy J. Ravio
David Namir
Department Leadership Roster
Isaac Florentine
Director
Isaac Florentine
Writer
David Namir
Director of Photography
Roy J. Ravio
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Kickboxer
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What is Desert Kickboxer about?
A kickboxing cop abandons the violent life after he accidentally kills his opponent during a match. After quitting, he heads for the Arizona desert to live alone and occasionally work tracking drug runners for the area sheriff. One particularly wily Mexican drug lord, Santos, has been a real thorn in tracker Joe Highhawk's side, so when he encounters the beautiful Claudia and her simpleton brother Anthony running for their lives because she, an accountant, embezzled $20 million from Santos, he decides to help them. This actioner follows what happens next. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of danger, and double cross until the exciting final standoff between the kickboxer and the villain.
Who directed Desert Kickboxer?
Desert Kickboxer was directed by Isaac Florentine.
Who stars in Desert Kickboxer?
The principal cast of Desert Kickboxer includes John Newton, Paul L. Smith, Judie Aronson, Sam DeFrancisco, David Correia.
When was Desert Kickboxer released and how long is it?
Desert Kickboxer was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Desert Kickboxer make at the box office?
Desert Kickboxer grossed $86 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Kickboxer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Kickboxer was composed by Roy J. Ravio.