The King of the Kickboxers
“In the ring of death, only one man can be king!”
Synopsis
Jake, a New York policeman poses as an actor to expose the making of martial-arts death movies in Thailand.
Part of the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The King of the Kickboxers (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Loren Avedon
Jake Donahue
Billy Blanks
Khan
Keith Cooke
Prang
Jerry Trimble
Drug Dealer
Richard Jaeckel
Captain O'Day
Don Stroud
Anderson
Sherrie Rose
Molly
William Long Jr.
Big Boss
Vincent Lyn
Warehouse Fighter #2
David Michael Sterling
Mr. McKinney
Ong Soo Han
Thasi
Bruce Fontaine
Dan Handel
Patrick Shuck
Young Jake
John Kay
Mr. Director
Michael Depasquale Jr.
Sean Donahue
Dean Harrington
Radioman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lo Yuen-Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith W. Strandberg
- Original Score
- Richard Yuen
- Original Title
- The King of the Kickboxers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong, Thailand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Imperial Entertainment, Seasonal Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lo Yuen-Ming
Keith W. Strandberg, Ng See-Yuen
Richard Yuen
Viking Chiu
Boonlert Setthamongkol, Keith W. Strandberg, Ng See-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Lo Yuen-Ming
Director
Keith W. Strandberg
Screenplay
Boonlert Setthamongkol
Producer
Keith W. Strandberg
Producer
Viking Chiu
Director of Photography
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King of the Kickboxers.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The King of the Kickboxers.
Movies
Martial Arts
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
Movies Collection
MovieLens[40K:50K]
So Bad It's Good
Similar Titles to The King of the Kickboxers
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.1
6.9
6.6
6.7
5.9
6.6
7.4
6.5
6.2
7.6
6.7
5.7
7.6
5.5
5.1
6.0
7.5
6.5
7.7
More Like The King of the Kickboxers
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The King of the Kickboxers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of the Kickboxers about?
Jake, a New York policeman poses as an actor to expose the making of martial-arts death movies in Thailand.
Who directed The King of the Kickboxers?
The King of the Kickboxers was directed by Lo Yuen-Ming.
Who stars in The King of the Kickboxers?
The principal cast of The King of the Kickboxers includes Loren Avedon, Billy Blanks, Keith Cooke, Jerry Trimble, Richard Jaeckel.
When was The King of the Kickboxers released and how long is it?
The King of the Kickboxers was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The King of the Kickboxers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King of the Kickboxers was composed by Richard Yuen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King of the Kickboxers?
The King of the Kickboxers holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).