1988 · 92 min · R

Bloodsport

Name: Bloodsport
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1988
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton, Forest Whitaker

Directed by Newt Arnold · Action, Drama

Bloodsport (1988) is a Action film, directed by Newt Arnold set in Hong Kong during the 1980s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

A martial arts and sports drama, with a tense tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer

Paul Hertzog

Cinematography

David Worth

Cast

Jean-Claude Van DammeDonald GibbLeah AyresNorman BurtonForest WhitakerRoy ChiaoPhilip Chan Yan-KinPierre Rafini

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Hong Kong

Setting

Urban

When

1980s

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts Sports Drama

Themes

Friendship

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

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Bloodsport

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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