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Bloodfist II

1990 1h 25m EN
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4.8
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β˜…4.8TMDB Β· 35
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Synopsis
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Jake Ray gives up his title after killing a man in the ring. When Jake goes to Manila to help an old friend, trouble awaits him! After fending off multiple attacks, Jake is finally captured and chained to a half a dozen martial arts champions. Taken to an island fortress, they are forced to battle chemically-stimulated killers in fights to the death. To win - and to live - it will take every ounce of strength and skill in their martial arts arsenal

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Andy Blumenthal
Writers
Catherine Cyran, Michael Ferris
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America, Philippines

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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36 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Philippines.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Bloodfist Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andy Blumenthal, shot by Bruce Dorfman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nigel Holton. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Karen Joseph shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Don Wilson and Rina Reyes and Joe Mari Avellana carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Andy Blumenthal directs. Bruce Dorfman behind the camera. Nigel Holton scores. Karen Joseph cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Philippines. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 185 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 236 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Philippines.
  • 4Part of the "Bloodfist Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 5Directed by Andy Blumenthal, shot by Bruce Dorfman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by Nigel Holton. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Karen Joseph shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Don Wilson and Rina Reyes and Joe Mari Avellana carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt0099155 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 35 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Bruce Dorfman
Original score
Nigel Holton
Editing
Karen Joseph
Production design
Joe Mari Avellana
Makeup / hair
Remy Desamparo
Stunt coordinator
Fred Esplana
Runtime
85 min Β· 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$1,292,357
Original language
EN

Part of

Bloodfist Collection

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Production companies

Who made it

  • CO

    Concorde Pictures

    US

  • New Horizons

    New Horizons

    CN

Key crew

  • ProducerRoger Corman
  • EditorKaren Joseph
  • Line ProducerChristopher R. Santiago
  • Associate ProducerCatherine Cyran
  • Production DesignJoe Mari Avellana
  • CastingKevin Reidy
  • Art DirectionRonnie Cruz
  • Casting DirectorEnrique Reyes
  • Executive In Charge Of ProductionMike Elliott
  • Makeup ArtistRemy Desamparo
  • OtherWes Craven
  • Line ProducerCirio H. Santiago
  • Stunt CoordinatorFred Esplana
  • Stunt CoordinatorRonald Asinas
  • StuntsTony Snegoff
  • GafferProceso LΓ‘zaro
  • Additional PhotographyRobert Brinkmann

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1990-10-12

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