No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

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This film is a kind of David meets Goliath story told in martial arts terms. Young Jason Stillwell (Kurt McKinney) moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom (Tim Baker) does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One… More This film is a kind of David meets Goliath story told in martial arts terms. Young Jason Stillwell (Kurt McKinney) moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom (Tim Baker) does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One day Jason enrolls in a martial arts class and quietly rises in rank to be a major contender. His mettle is tested in an international match against Ivan, a Russian champion (Jean-Claude Van Damme), expanding the "enemy" beyond Seattle's borders. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Corey Yuen
Genres: Action & Adventure

On DVD: May 30, 2008

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Featured Audience Ratings

Martin S

It was okay, but tell me this: Where did they find all these bad actors?
Brian D

3 star because i loved it when i saw it when i was 12 years. Probably a load of shit now!
Tsubaki S

They won me with that breakdance/robo musical number. Or maybe i'm mixing this with one of the "Breakin' " movies?
EightThirty .

Very Plain...Can't believe I use to luv this as a Kid ^_^
Dean M

Cool martial arts and Jean-Claude Van Damme's debut film that crosses between <i>The Karate Kid</i> and <i>Rocky IV</i>.
Burger S

Pure 80's cheese. Bruce Lee says: "Drink Diet Coke!" Yes, Sensai.
Leo L

I remember this movie, my goodness. It's been years. Wow! Although I still find fascinating the philosophical connection between knowledge and the absorption of self using the sodas for emphasis. HEhehehe! Just watching the soda scene makes me thirsty. hehehe

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Cast

            Kurt McKinney as Jason Stillwell

            Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ivan the Russian

            J.W. Fails as R.J. Madison

            Kathie Sileno as Kelly Reilly

            Kent Lipham as Scott

            Ron Pohnel as Ian Reilly

            Gloria Marziano as Mrs. Stillwell

            Joe Vance as New York Agent

            Tim Baker as Tim Stillwell

            Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham as Frank

            Jean Ferguson
            
            Dale Jacoby as Dean

            Tom Harris as New York Assistant

            Kim Tai Chong as Sensei Lee

            John Andes as New York Boss

            Carin Badger as Kelly's Girl Friend

            Jerry Cole as Karate Fight Judge

            Harold Engle as Karate Fight Judge

            Ken Firestone as Karate Fight Judge

            Bob Johnene as Karate Fight Emcee

            Ty Martinez as New York Fighter

            George Mason as Bar Thug

            Roz McKinley as Disco Dancer

            Farid Panahi as New York Assistant

            Dennis Casey Park as Karate Fight Referee

            Dave Robinson as Bar Thug

            Neil Rozbaruch as Dean's Friend

            Charlie Sparks as Scott's Father

            Alec Stelter as Karate Fight Judge

            Keith Strange as Bar Thug

            Robert Villeaux as Bar Thug

            Lynetta Welch as Kelly's Girl Friend

            Wayne Yee as Karate Fight Judge

            Mark Zacharaios as New York Fighter
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