Below the Belt
“The smell of sex. The smell of sweat. Pumping and throbbing here before your very eyes. Feel the muscles. Take the heat. Share the fantasy and know, that... Everything happens...”
Synopsis
Students at a karate school try to please their instructor with more than their martial arts prowess.
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Jim Steele
Steevie
Chad Douglas
The Karate Master
Grant West
Zack
Scott O'Hara
Brick
Nick Schultz
Erick
Shane Michaels
Vinny
David Ashfield
Mike
Michael Cummings
Boyd
Kyle Adams
Gary
Somyung Mahn
Oriental Boy
Chris Burns
Samurai
Randy Foster
Ninja 1
Jason Rich
Ninja 2
Drake Stevens
Ninja 3
Michael Ram
Shower Stud
Brian Thompson
Shower Stud
Peter North
Bobby Madison
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip St. John
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip St. John
- Original Score
- Garth Evans
- Original Title
- Below the Belt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- California Dream Machine Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip St. John
Philip St. John
Garth Evans
Chris Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Philip St. John
Writer
Philip St. John
Director
Chris Wagner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Below the Belt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Below the Belt about?
Students at a karate school try to please their instructor with more than their martial arts prowess.
Who directed Below the Belt?
Below the Belt was directed by Philip St. John.
Who stars in Below the Belt?
The principal cast of Below the Belt includes Jim Steele, Chad Douglas, Grant West, Scott O'Hara, Nick Schultz.
When was Below the Belt released and how long is it?
Below the Belt was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Below the Belt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Below the Belt was composed by Garth Evans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Below the Belt?
Below the Belt holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).