Kickboxer 4K UHD (1989)

[Psycho666]

I had no idea there were cut/uncut/alternative versions of this film. I had it on VHS in the 90s and it was one of the first Van Damme films I saw.

Then my next favourites: AWOL, Cyborg, Death Warrant and Universal Soldier.

[dcx4610]

One more major one off the list of childhood favorites. I just need Pee-wee's Big Adventure and Don't Tell Mom now.

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by Psycho666

I had no idea there were cut/uncut/alternative versions of this film. I had it on VHS in the 90s and it was one of the first Van Damme films I saw.

Then my next favourites: AWOL, Cyborg, Death Warrant and Universal Soldier.

I can see why most of the American audience wouldn't know it was cut/dubbed etc. The cuts/dubbed voice only came to my attention when I was around 14 and imported the HBO Kickboxer DVD. Before that, I had always watched my UK rental VHS tape. As soon as I heard Eric's voice I knew something was up and then when the hospital scene was also missing, I thought I was sent a bootleg or something

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

The Eagle Lands - YouTube

Paul Hertzog's score for this movie and Bloodsport are fantastic. My favorite track is The Eagle Lands. Here's a YouTube playlist of the Deluxe Edition soundtrack CD released by Perseverance Records in 2014:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...fGm3grqfd1_AnE

[stvn1974]

Who did it better, Van Damme or the Shatner?

[GP Legend]

Where is my North American release of Bloodsport 4K?

[notops]

Originally Posted by stvn1974

who did it better, van damme or the shatner?

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[thepotentone]

Originally Posted by maverick22

The last couple months and going forward to December have been absolutely brutal on my wallet!

Don’t remember it well but remember enjoying it as a youngster.

Hopefully it’s aged well. Will likely pick it up!

Right!

[KIDplus]

Amazing effort, Joel. Thank you. You're right up there with the despecialization guy and the fan who sorted out the 60s Batman series rights.

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by KIDplus

Amazing effort, Joel. Thank you. You're right up there with the despecialization guy and the fan who sorted out the 60s Batman series rights.

Haha! Much appreciated. Now beings the long wait to December.....

[Psycho666]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

I can see why most of the American audience wouldn't know it was cut/dubbed etc. The cuts/dubbed voice only came to my attention when I was around 14 and imported the HBO Kickboxer DVD. Before that, I had always watched my UK rental VHS tape. As soon as I heard Eric's voice I knew something was up and then when the hospital scene was also missing, I thought I was sent a bootleg or something

I'm now intrigued! I think I've only ever watched the UK VHS... I had the one I saw in your photos earlier - red lower banner, silver/grey side banner, "revenge is a dangerous motive".

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by GP Legend

Where is my North American release of Bloodsport 4K?

Just import the German one, silly.

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by Psycho666

I'm now intrigued! I think I've only ever watched the UK VHS... I had the one I saw in your photos earlier - red lower banner, silver/grey side banner, "revenge is a dangerous motive".

That UK VHS version is still missing over a minute of violence, but it has the original voices and all the plot scenes that were deleted from the US version.

[JoelGoodsen]

The only main things missing from the US final fight are;

* Further shot of Mylee shouting "Noksukau"
* Tong Po being spun around by a kick from Kurt
* Uncut version just had the eagle flashbacks, not the warriors fighting
* Slightly longer shot of Mylee cutting the glass hand wraps off Kurt

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by Markgway

Qissi in AWOL/Lionheart

Damn I knew that dude looked familiar, he looks so different in Kickboxer.

[Alexcap]

lionsgate released it in the UK on Blu-Ray in 2015 so I presume they might release it again in 4k unless someone like studio canal release it cause they seem to release films about a month or two before lionsgate releases it.

[geekjosh]

Can't wait for this one. The opening song alone is worth the price of admission.

[Ant1010]

That tool that gave Joel shit for weeks doubting him sure is quiet

[bleaki]

Originally Posted by Ant1010

That tool that gave Joel shit for weeks doubting him sure is quiet

Not quiet, just busy and never doubted him, just called him a gatekeeper theres a difference, and nothing is confirmed from what ive seen that its the original uncut version.

[cooey]

Originally Posted by GP Legend

Where is my North American release of Bloodsport 4K?

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Just import the German one, silly.

Or the UK one