Karate Tiger 8
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Karate Tiger 8 |
| Original title | Fists of Iron |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1995 |
| length | 94 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 18 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Richard W. Munchkin |
| script |
Sean Dash Aron Schifman |
| production | Richard W. Munchkin Aron Schifman |
| music | Louis Febre |
| camera | Garett Griffin |
| cut |
John Weidner Samuel Oldham |
| occupation | |
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Karate Tiger 8 (OT: Fists of Iron , alternative title: Enter the Shootfighter ) is an American martial arts film by Richard W. Munchkin from 1995. The independent film was released in German-speaking countries as the eighth part of the Karate Tiger Film series marketed.
action
The auto mechanic Matt and Dale are best friends. When they are invited to a party at the seedy businessman Gallagher's, they get caught in an illegal, high-value competition. The daredevil Matt steps into the ring for $ 2,000 against kickboxer Victor “The Destroyer” Bragg. He has to last two minutes for the money to be his. He does it, but is seriously injured. When Dale tries to take him to a hospital, he refuses. Instead, they drive to Dale's trailer, where he has lived since his divorce. The next morning, Matt is dead.
Dale vows to avenge him and goes back to Gallagher's mansion. Before he can compete against Bragg, however, he should deny a trial fight. However, Dale loses. Before he leaves, he flirts with Gallagher's lover Julie. Disaffected, he seeks support from former martial artists Daniel and Tyler. After an exam they agree to train him. At the same time, he and Julie get closer.
When Dale is ready to face Bragg again, Gallagher sets up a tournament. However, Dale and his two trainers need $ 20,000 to attend. Although Dale is selling his beloved sports car, it is not enough. In his local pub, however, all the guests join and now there is enough money. Dale competes in the tournament and fights his way into the final despite a broken rib. There he meets Bragg and defeats him.
background
Karate Tiger 8 was filmed in Los Angeles . The direct-to-video production appeared in the USA on August 22, 1995. In Germany, both an uncut FSK-18 version and a 16-version shortened by eleven minutes were released on video. A DVD version has not yet been released, but a bootleg on DVD has been released in the UK .
criticism
The film was panned by the critics.
"An action film crammed with the cheapest fight scenes, which lacks every taste in staging and cast."
Web links
- Karate Tiger 8 in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Overview. Online film database , accessed October 20, 2010 .
- ^ Karate Tiger 8th In: Lexicon of international film . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .