For Life or Death (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, For Life or Death is a notable film directed by Steven Kaman, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brown shroud-wearing, druid-like monk warriors that have mystical powers. He apparently wanted out, because their evil queen, Ling Li (Nancy Kwan) has sent her servant, Sir Xavier (Richard Norton) to do her bidding - i.e., eliminate Woo. During a battle with the dark forces, Woo's soul is transferred into the body of homeless drunkard Earl Stockman (Mark Pellegrino). Now this bum is as surprised as anybody to find out he has mystical kung-fu abilities. Now "Superbum" must take on the evil cult and win the day.
Who’s in it. For Life or Death stars James Lew as Kaan Woo, Richard Norton as Sir Xavier, Grace Una as Caren and Mark Pellegrino as Earl Stockman, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Life or Death page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Life or Death (1996)?
- In US, For Life or Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in For Life or Death?
- For Life or Death stars James Lew, Richard Norton, Grace Una, Mark Pellegrino and Paul Herman.
- When was For Life or Death released?
- For Life or Death was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.