Kickboxer 5
| Kickboxer 5: The Redemption | |
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| Directed by | Kristine Peterson |
| Produced by | Michael S. Murphey |
| Written by | Rick Filon |
| Starring |
Mark Dacascos James Ryan |
| Music by | John Massari |
| Cinematography | Paul Michelson |
| Edited by | Kert Vandermeulen |
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Production
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Kings Road Entertainment
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| Distributed by | Vidmark Entertainment |
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Running time
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87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Kickboxer 5: The Redemption is a 1995 direct-to-video American martial arts film starring Mark Dacascos and directed by Kristine Peterson. The film is the fifth entry in the Kickboxer series.
Negaal is a South African former kickboxer turned promoter who is gearing up to start his own organization in the sport. When American champion David Sloane refuses to join the organization, Negaal sends his men Moon, Bull, and Pinto to eliminate Sloane. Seen in a bluescreen opening credit sequence, Sloane manages to break Moon's leg but is ultimately defeated and killed by Bull and Pinto.
Matt Reeves is a former kickboxer turned martial arts teacher who teaches kids. He learns of David's death as he was a friend of his. That night, his one-time student Johnny Styles is competing for the now vacant United States Championship. When Johnny wins the title, he is approached by Moon, Bull, and Pinto to join the Negaal Kickboxing Federation. Johnny decides to meet with the trio but Matt begins to be suspicious. His suspicions are true when his friend Charlie informs him that the three men also talked to David just two days before he was found murdered. As Matt races to find Johnny, Johnny refuses the offer from Negaal and is forced to fight Bull and Pinto. When Johnny attempts a spinning jump kick, Bull catches him and breaks his back with Pinto kicking Johnny in the face. Matt arrives and proceeds to knock both men down. Moon and Bull escape with the belt and Pinto threatens Matt with a dagger. Matt kicks the dagger off Pinto's hand and side kicks him twice, causing Pinto to fall off the roof and onto a limousine where Moon is inside. Matt tries to help Johnny but it is too late.
When Negaal gets word of what has happened, he wants Matt dead. Bollen, Negaal's right hand man, has someone in mind to do the job. Paul Croft, a former member of Negaal's organization, is in prison and after defending himself against some thugs, is freed on the condition he kills Matt. That night, Matt is confronted by Paul, who instead of killing him, warns his about Negaal. Matt decides to head to Johannesburg, South Africa to find Negaal. Shockingly, Paul finds out Matt is on the plane and the two end up sitting next to each other. When they arrive at the airport, Moon is awaiting Paul, who hides Matt in an attempt to prove he did his job. However, Paul attempts to escape and is confronted by Negaal's thugs until Matt arrives to help. Shocked by the turn of events, Moon escapes as does the thugs. Matt and Paul part ways and when Matt finds an address, he goes there to find a regular shop. When he inquires the shopkeeper about Negaal, Bollen just happens to be there and both he and his men attempt to go after Matt. Returning the favor from the airport incident, Paul arrives to help Matt. It is also revealed that it was Bollen who sent Paul to prison in the first place and Paul wants revenge. The duo fight off the thugs, but then find themselves arrested for causing trouble at the shop when Bollen forces the shopkeeper to rat on them.
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