Kick of Death
“The Deadliest Kickboxer in Hong Kong... is Coming to America!”
Synopsis
Shane MacQuade is a rising star in Hong Kong's underworld kickboxing rings... until he wins a fight he was supposed to lose. Framed for murder, running from both the Triad mob and the police, Shane escapes to America. There, a chance encounter with a professional hitman in the Nevada desert ends with Shane taking the man's identity and his life. Shane finds that the violent world he left behind in Hong Kong is too strong to escape. A crooked Las Vegas fight promoter and a stripper named Angelique draw him into a web of sex and murder that will test his martial arts skills to their limit and change his life forever.
Top Cast
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Keum
David Heavener
Alderton
George D. Amoroso
Right Hand
Joel Stoffer
Jason
Michael Guerin
Shane MacQuade
Vernon Wells
Paulie
T.J. Storm
Abdul Sabbah (as Storm)
Rodrigo Obregón
Vinnie Vasta
Melissa Allen-Weiser
Angelique
Brenda Maly
Marion
David Avallone
Hauser
Tony Colitti
O'Brian
Suzanne Turner
Angie
Endre Hules
Nicolai
George Simonelli
Uncle Nicky
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Avallone
- Screenplay & Story
- David Avallone
- Original Title
- Kick of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Avallone
David Avallone
Department Leadership Roster
David Avallone
Director
David Avallone
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kick of Death
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What is Kick of Death about?
Shane MacQuade is a rising star in Hong Kong's underworld kickboxing rings... until he wins a fight he was supposed to lose. Framed for murder, running from both the Triad mob and the police, Shane escapes to America. There, a chance encounter with a professional hitman in the Nevada desert ends with Shane taking the man's identity and his life. Shane finds that the violent world he left behind in Hong Kong is too strong to escape. A crooked Las Vegas fight promoter and a stripper named Angelique draw him into a web of sex and murder that will test his martial arts skills to their limit and change his life forever.
Who directed Kick of Death?
Kick of Death was directed by David Avallone.
Who stars in Kick of Death?
The principal cast of Kick of Death includes Laura Shin, David Heavener, George D. Amoroso, Joel Stoffer, Michael Guerin.
When was Kick of Death released and how long is it?
Kick of Death was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.