Kickboxer: Vengeance
2016 film directed by John Stockwell
Kickboxer: Vengeance is a 2016 American martial arts film directed by John Stockwell, and starring Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi, Gina Carano, Georges St-Pierre, and Jean-Claude Van Damme. It is the sixth film in the Kickboxer franchise and also serves as a reboot. The film has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise, and follows Kurt Sloan (Moussi) who trains under Master Durand (Van Damme) to avenge his brother Eric's death. The film was released in select theaters and video on demand by RLJ Entertainment on September 2, 2016.
Plot
Kurt Sloane goes to Thailand and heads to the martial arts compound of Tong Po. He is met with resistance by doorman Kavi. When Kurt pays Kavi to let him in, Kavi starts a fight with Kurt. However, Kurt is able to get the upper hand on Kavi and defeats him. Another compound fighter, Storm, struts his stuff and is able to beat Kurt. Later, Kavi attempts to steal Kurt's wallet.
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