Desert Kickboxer (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1992, Desert Kickboxer is an action, drama and western film directed by Isaac Florentine, running about 86 minutes. “Navajo... Warrior... Kickboxer. Cross the line of his law and you'll live... to regret it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kickboxing cop abandons the violent life after he accidentally kills his opponent during a match. After quitting, he heads for the Arizona desert to live alone and occasionally work tracking drug runners for the area sheriff. One particularly wily Mexican drug lord, Santos, has been a real thorn in tracker Joe Highhawk's side, so when he encounters the beautiful Claudia and her simpleton brother Anthony running for their lives because she, an accountant, embezzled $20 million from Santos, he decides to help them. This actioner follows what happens next. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of danger, and double cross until the exciting final standoff between the kickboxer and the villain.
Who’s in it. Desert Kickboxer stars John Newton as Hawk, Paul L. Smith as Santos, Judie Aronson as Claudia Valenti and David Correia as Jorje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Desert Kickboxer has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $86 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Kickboxer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Kickboxer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Kickboxer (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Kickboxer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert Kickboxer worth watching?
- Desert Kickboxer holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Kickboxer?
- Desert Kickboxer stars John Newton, Paul L. Smith, Judie Aronson, David Correia and Sam DeFrancisco.
- When was Desert Kickboxer released?
- Desert Kickboxer was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.