Balance of Power
Synopsis
A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. Then when one of his students is gunned down in the street by the gang, he swears revenge. Meanwhile the gang leader is setting up a death match between the best fighters and is forcing a former trainer to find a new champion by threatening his granddaughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Bennett, Otto C. Pozzo, Robert Tubbs, Phillip M. Good
- Original Title
- Balance of Power
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Complete Entertainment, Amsell Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Bennett
Rick Bennett, Otto C. Pozzo, Robert Tubbs, Phillip M. Good
Gilles Corbeil
Nick Rotundo
Alan M. Solomon, Phillip M. Good, Jerry Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Resa McConaghy
Costume Design
Phillip M. Good
Producer
Gilles Corbeil
Director of Photography
Rick Bennett
Writer
Nick Rotundo
Editor
Dwayne McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Layton
Production Design
Rick Bennett
Director
Phillip M. Good
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balance of Power
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What is Balance of Power about?
A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. Then when one of his students is gunned down in the street by the gang, he swears revenge. Meanwhile the gang leader is setting up a death match between the best fighters and is forcing a former trainer to find a new champion by threatening his granddaughter.
Who directed Balance of Power?
Balance of Power was directed by Rick Bennett.
Who stars in Balance of Power?
The principal cast of Balance of Power includes Billy Blanks, Mako, Lisa Yamanaka, Denis Akiyama, James Lew.
When was Balance of Power released and how long is it?
Balance of Power was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Balance of Power?
Balance of Power holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).