Fist Fighter (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, Fist Fighter is a notable film directed by Frank Zuniga, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. C.J. Thunderbird, a down-on-his-luck professional fighter is informed that his old friend has been killed in an illegal fight. He finds out that the killer is a goon named Rhino and, with vengeance on his mind, tracks him down in Bolivia. The trouble is that the guy works for a local drug lord and the only way for C.J. to get to Rhino is to prove himself with his fists. However, the druglord doesn't want his best goon hurt, so he arranges for the corrupt local authorities to bust C.J. and send him to prison. The only way out is fighting the prison's monstrous colossal cage-fighting champ known as the Beast, who's never left an opponent breathing. Druglord's hot blond Caucasian girlfriend, Ellen, tired of being at the criminal's mercy, decides to help C.J. anyway she can. Even with all the odds against him, C.J. is no pushover and Rhino slowly becomes worried.
Who’s in it. Fist Fighter stars Jorge Rivero as C.J. Thunderbird, Matthias Hues as Rhino, Edward Albert as Harry "Punchy" Moses and Brenda Bakke as Ellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Fist Fighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fist Fighter page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fist Fighter (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fist Fighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fist Fighter worth watching?
- Fist Fighter holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fist Fighter?
- Fist Fighter stars Jorge Rivero, Matthias Hues, Edward Albert, Brenda Bakke and Mike Connors.
- When was Fist Fighter released?
- Fist Fighter was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.