The famous action movie called Kickboxer, which appeared in 1989, has gained immense popularity among those who were fond of martial arts. The youth of the 90s simply admired the actors who starred in this picture: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michelle Kissi and others. The audience watched the tense plot, the exciting adventures of the main characters, as well as the vivid combat scenes that filled the action movie. Not surprisingly, a remake of this popular film has finally appeared. The plot will remain the same, and the cast, of course, will change. In the new film, the role of a fighter named Tong Po, the actor will play another, as well as other characters in the 2016 action movie will be played by new actors. But Jean-Claude Van Damme, the audience will again be able to see in this picture.
But now he plays not the main character Kurt Sloan, but his mentor - the master Duran.
Plot description
The plot of the new action movie is fully consistent with the plot of the movie "Kickboxer", so every fan knows the story of the two brothers Kurt and Eric Sloan well. Since childhood, these two have been diligently involved in sports; they literally grew up in the gym. His elder brother, Eric, managed to make a brilliant career, he even got a championship belt. Once Eric Sloan decides to go to Hong Kong to fight there with the most powerful fighter - a Thai boxer named Tong Po (the actor in the new film is Dave Batista). On the eve of this battle, Kurt, the younger brother of the champion, accidentally witnessed the incredible strength of the enemy. Kurt was shocked at how powerful and strong Tong Po turned out to be (actor Michelle Kissi in the 1889 action movie), and he persuades Eric to abandon the fight. But brother is confident that he can win. However, he was brutally beaten by the mighty Tong Po, who did not even stop the battle on demand. He made Eric disabled for life. Kurt Sloan after such a misfortune decides to punish the Thai boxer and avenge his older brother. He managed to find a mentor, an old Thai boxing master (in the old film it was teacher Zian Chao, in the remake - master Duran). After such a serious preparation, Kurt was ready for a difficult fight with Tong Po. But the enemy saw that Sloan was a strong opponent, and therefore decided to make him lose. Despite all the difficulties, obstacles and tricks, Kurt leaves the match as a winner.
The cast of the action movie "Kickboxer" (1989)
The main role of boxer Kurt Sloan in the 1989 action movie was played by the famous actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. The enemy of Sloan and his main enemy was played by Van Damme's friend, actor and stuntman Michelle Kissy. The actor who played Tong Po was well acquainted with Thai boxing, so all the fights looked very professional. Also in the film, actors such as Dennis Alexcio (Eric Sloan), Dennis Chan (Zian Chau), Steve Lee (Freddy Lee), Richard Foo (Tao Lin), Rochelle Auchan and others.
The new Kickboxer. Film, actors
Tong Po, let's start with this character, in the new action movie, she will appear before the audience as the same killer and enemy of the Sloan brothers. His role is now played by an American bodybuilder, wrestler, fighter and actor Dave Batista.
Kurt Sloan plays in the action movie Alain Moussi, and the role of his mentor, master Duran, as mentioned above, went to Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the role of Eric Sloan, viewers will see Darren Shahlavy. In the cast of the second “Kickboxer” were: Matthew Ziff, Sarah Malakul Lane, TJ Storm and others. It should be noted that in the picture there is an impressive number of former UFC world champions. These are Gina Carrano, Kane Velazquez, Fabrizio Werdum and the great Georges Saint-Pierre. So the composition is sports, professional, which inspires great respect and arouses considerable interest in the shown battles in the ring. Everything looks very natural.
About Actor Michelle Kissi (Tong Po)
Michelle Kissy, an American actor, screenwriter, director and stuntman of Moroccan descent, was quite fortunate enough to star in the role of Tong Po (Kickboxer - 1989). His real name is Mohammed Kissi, and he received the nickname Tong Po, as his character in the film. Kissy has been enthusiastically engaged in boxing since childhood. Being older, he met the same young Van Damme, who was engaged in karate. The guys became friends, they even had one dream - they wanted to act in action films and become real movie stars. In the early 80s, Michelle Kissy and Jean Claude set off to conquer Hollywood. Their first successful joint film, in which their friends starred, was "Blood Sport".
As for the second action movie, where the audience again saw these two actors, the role of Tong Po was kickboxing actor Michelle Kissi because he met the criteria of the creators of the picture. They were looking for a guy with oriental appearance who was engaged in Thai boxing. But Kissi still did not appear in the credits, by some chance they indicated that Tong Po was playing himself. Perhaps this is the name of Michel Kissy.
Dave Batista - Another Tong Po
Dave Batista gained fame for playing in the WWE wrestling federation . He is a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and mixed martial artist. He has many titles, one of which is the world heavyweight champion title. Since 2006, Dave begins acting in films, where he plays mainly wrestlers, major fighters. This type of character was also needed for the role of Tong Po, actor Dave Batista did an excellent job.