Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill
“There is only one escape for a man who knows too much.”
Synopsis
A former CIA agent lives a suburban life as a high school teacher with his teen son. When the agent is attacked by former allies because of knowledge he possesses and his son is kidnapped, he is forced back into the business and his son suddenly sees a side of his father that he never knew existed.
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Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out (1996) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-08
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Don Wilson
Rick Cowan / George 'Mac' MacReady
John Patrick White
Chris Cowan
Jillian McWhirter
Danielle Mendelsohn
Warren Burton
Michael Powell
Donnie Hair
Emeric Pressburger
Richard Farrell
Major
John McHugh
Detective Terry O'Leary
Conor Nolan
Carlo Gianini
Brendan Murray
Stanton
Mike O'Mahoney
McGrath
Liam Silke
Bernard
Margaret Mangan
Marilyn
Bebhinn Kelly
Debbie
Shawn Brewster
Nick Bartoll
Carl Milinac
Bryan Flannaghan
Geroid McDonnacha
Chris' Buddy
Christopher Place
Football Player
Brian Walsh
Principal
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Jacobson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Simon
- Original Score
- John Faulkner
- Original Title
- Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Concorde-New Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Jacobson
Alex Simon
John Faulkner
John B. Aronson
John Gilbert
Mary Ann Fisher, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
John B. Aronson
Director of Photography
Rick Jacobson
Director
Alex Simon
Screenplay
Mary Ann Fisher
Producer
John Gilbert
Editor
Sinead Clancy
Production Design
John Faulkner
Original Music Composer
Carl Milinac
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill about?
A former CIA agent lives a suburban life as a high school teacher with his teen son. When the agent is attacked by former allies because of knowledge he possesses and his son is kidnapped, he is forced back into the business and his son suddenly sees a side of his father that he never knew existed.
Who directed Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill?
Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill was directed by Rick Jacobson.
Who stars in Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill?
The principal cast of Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill includes Don Wilson, John Patrick White, Jillian McWhirter, Warren Burton, Donnie Hair.
When was Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill released and how long is it?
Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill was composed by John Faulkner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill?
Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill holds official age classifications: FR: TP.