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Bloodsport

1988·Movie·R·92 min·7.1(2,179)

The true story of an American ninja.

An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.

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About Bloodsport

Bloodsport is a 1988 English-language action, thriller and drama film directed by Newt Arnold. The cast is led by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Bloodsport was produced by The Cannon Group and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America and Hong Kong. It was released on February 26, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.

Director
Newt Arnold
Writers
Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, Sheldon Lettich
Release date
February 26, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Hong Kong
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$64 million
Production
The Cannon Group, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Bloodsport cast & crew

Bloodsport was directed by Newt Arnold and written by Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman, and Sheldon Lettich.

The cast features Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank, Donald Gibb as Jackson, Leah Ayres as Janice, Norman Burton as Helmer, Forest Whitaker as Rawlins, and Bolo Yeung as Chong Li.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hertzog, cinematography is by David Worth, and it was produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Is Bloodsport worth watching?

Bloodsport holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,179 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and drama, Bloodsport is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Bloodsport

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Cast of Bloodsport

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Frank

Donald Gibb

Donald Gibb

Jackson

Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres

Janice

Norman Burton

Norman Burton

Helmer

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Rawlins

Bolo Yeung

Bolo Yeung

Chong Li

Roy Chiao

Roy Chiao

Tanaka

Philip Chan Yan-Kin

Philip Chan Yan-Kin

Captain Chen

Pierre Rafini

Pierre Rafini

Young Frank

Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung

Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung

Victor

Kimo Lai Kwok-Ki

Kimo Lai Kwok-Ki

Hiro Satori

Bernard Mariano

Bernard Mariano

Sadiq Hossein

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Bloodsport — FAQs

Where can I watch Bloodsport in United States?

Bloodsport is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Bloodsport on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bloodsport is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Bloodsport in?

Bloodsport is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Bloodsport?

Bloodsport runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is Bloodsport rated?

Bloodsport is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,179 ratings.

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