Kick of Death (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1997 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1997, Kick of Death is an action, krimi and abenteuer film directed by David Avallone, running about 85 minutes. “The Deadliest Kickboxer in Hong Kong... is Coming to America!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shane MacQuade is a rising star in Hong Kong's underworld kickboxing rings... until he wins a fight he was supposed to lose. Framed for murder, running from both the Triad mob and the police, Shane escapes to America. There, a chance encounter with a professional hitman in the Nevada desert ends with Shane taking the man's identity and his life. Shane finds that the violent world he left behind in Hong Kong is too strong to escape. A crooked Las Vegas fight promoter and a stripper named Angelique draw him into a web of sex and murder that will test his martial arts skills to their limit and change his life forever.

Who’s in it. Kick of Death stars Laura Shin as Keum, Michael Guerin as Shane MacQuade, David Heavener as Alderton and Brenda Maly as Marion, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Kick of Death has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kick of Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kick of Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Kick of Death (1997)?
In USA, Kick of Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kick of Death worth watching?
Kick of Death holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, krimi and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kick of Death?
Kick of Death stars Laura Shin, Michael Guerin, David Heavener, Brenda Maly and George D. Amoroso.
When was Kick of Death released?
Kick of Death was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.