With alain moussi, sara malakul lane, maxime savaria, wanderlei silva. Jeanclaude van damme and dennis chan in kickboxer 1989. Jean claude van damme collection jean claude van damme. Feb 11, 2010 this is one of the best martial arts movie ever made. Director dimitri logothetis on mike tyson and jean claude van damme s epic new fight film kickboxing. Jean claude van damme in his california gym in brussels, he then weights 99 kilos and is prepared to win, the next day, a bodybuilding contest. A mans heroic attempt to help a woman in distress ends up with him waking up the next day without a kidney and plotting his revenge.
Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film produced and directed by mark disalle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. Belgianborn film star jeanclaude van damme can be called an actor, although it would be more accurate to describe him as a bodybuilder and kickboxer. Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, known. Actor jean claude van damme has made his way down under while scouting for film locations. He became a sensation in the 1980s and 90s with starring roles in kickboxer, universal soldier and bloodsport. Bloodsport is a 1988 american martial arts action film directed by newt arnold. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also co directed by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing. Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme. Director dimitri logothetis on mike tyson and jeanclaude. Fourfilm collection black mask bloodsport 4 kickboxer kickboxer 2. It was fair to say that jean claude van damme hadnt done much before he starred as the lead in kickboxer and a brief turn as the predator before he threw a hissyfit on set doesnt count seriously, look that up. This is one of the best martial arts movie ever made. Unfortunately, it was van dammes last cannon film and it was his best one.
Van damme has an impressive kickboxing record of 1810, with 18 wins by knockout. Jeanclaude van damme is a belgian actor, martial artist, screenwriter, film producer, and director best known for his martial arts action films including bloodsport, kickboxer, double impact, universal soldier, universal soldier. Top 10 jean claude van damme movies fans need to see. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer. I am a huge fan of van damme, i absolutely love this film to death. Van dammes only defeat in kickboxing was to frances etienne aubry on march 7. This is a throughtheyears history of jeanclaude van damme. Chuck norris almost starred in kickboxer and other. To further back up this evidence log, heres some actual footage of some of van dammes professional and. The camp which jean claude van damme s character visits during his search to find a trainer is the sor thanikul gym of bangkok. When eric was crippled by tung po a villain similar to chun li of bloodsport, kurt vows revenge and learn muay ti from a martial arts master named xian. When jeanclaude van damme became an international film star, there was some debate as to his kickboxing accomplishments.
In the case of jeanclaude van damme, he did start his career by studying karate in belgium and briefly going pro back in 1980, but it has been nearly 30 years since he has been in competition. Vengeance is a 2016 american martial arts film directed by john stockwell, and starring david bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, georges stpierre, and jeanclaude van damme. Now espn reports that van damme will make his triumphant return to the ring this october when he goes up against thai boxer and former olympic gold. Pages public figure artist jean claude van damme collection videos jean claude van damme kickboxer final fight. Kickboxer the eagle lands jeanclaude van damme youtube. With his good looks and martial arts abilities, he became an actor that men enjoyed for the action and women enjoyed for the sex appeal. To say he learned his moves during his time at ballet school is just pure rubbish. Even though its not a sequel to jean claude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. When kurt alones van damme brother is paralysed in a kickboxing. Kickboxer 1989 is one of the best martial arts films that jeanclaude van damme ever made. For most of these fights, he fought under his birth name of jeanclaude van varenberg.
Vengeance, yet another installment in the franchise that starred jeanclaude van damme. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer sequel. Four film collection black mask bloodsport 4 kickboxer kickboxer 2. Sep 21, 2017 jeanclaude van damme began his public life as a teenager in the 1970sa belgianborn martial arts prodigy who became a champion in both karate and kickboxing. With dave bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, jean claude van damme. Unfortunately, it was van damme s last cannon film and it was his best one. Jean claude van damme s wife, gladys portugues van varenberg, has filed for divorce, people has confirmed. Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, known professionally as jeanclaude van damme french pronunciation.
Jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels. Maybe that is why he is called the muscles from brussels. Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan street. The film was released in the united states on september 8, 1989. Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan.
Due to opting out of kickboxer 2 to do the film double impact, the second through fourth installments revolve around the character david sloane played by sasha mitchell in all three entries, little brother to van damme s character from the. After decades of starring in classic hollywood action movies like kickboxer. Anderson iii, rochelle ashana, ka ting lee, richard foo, ricky liu, hoying sin, tony chan, brad kerner, david worth, jeno hodi, mark disalle, dan mirvish, glenn a. Jeanclaude van damme, 59, reveals the secrets to his buff. Bruce, greg lewis, jeanclaude van damme, jeno hodi. It is also the only film where jeanclaude van damme punches a.
Jeanclaude van damme to return for kickboxer reboot. Claude van damme80s movie postersbon filmmartial arts moviesactrices hollywoodenglish moviesfilm booksabout time movie. Jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi, haskell v. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film and is the first entry into the kickboxer franchise. Jean claude van damme was a household name in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Jean claude van damme, john ralston, aki aleong, charlotte peters. You may remember back in march we highlighted the teaser trailer for kickboxer. The film has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise.
The legendary martial arts icon has starred in dozens of action movies over the years, with his career hitting its peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but the belgian actor hasnt appeared in too many popular movies in recent years. It is a cult classic film that jeanclaude van damme made in to a star. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl. Action movies hd wolf town full movie english wolf movies latest english movies. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Hes one of the biggest action stars of all time, known for his hit movies, universal soldier and bloodsport. This was a time when he was an unknown actor and he was supposed to play the predator. The last fight is the best ive ever seen, and this.
Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, professionally known as jeanclaude van damme and abbreviated as jcvd, is a belgian actor, martial artist, screenwriter, film producer, and director best known for his martial arts action films. Earlier this week, jean claude van damme took to his facebook page to sign the contract for kickboxer. Bloodsport is a 1988 american martial arts film directed by newt arnold, and starring jean claude van damme, donald gibb, leah ayres, and bolo yeung. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film produced and directed by mark disalle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jean claude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio. Jean claude will be van done when he steps into the. Below is the synopsis of kickboxer, per imdb kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his brother. Jeanclaude van damme jeanclaude van damme wiki fandom. Jean claude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi, haskell v. Action movie star jean claude van damme has been around for years now. A new account of jeanclaude van dammes illfated stint as the alien in predator says he was fired because he wouldnt stop kickboxing. Even though its not a sequel to jeanclaude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. A key film in jean claude van damme s career, this is the one that first gave an indication that the muscles from brussels could escape from straighttovideo hell and into the mainstream.
Unhappily retired, a chance encounter lures him back into the game, forcing him. Van damme was born jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg, on 18 october 1960, in berchemsainteagathe, brussels, belgium, the. Jeanclaude van damme is a champion martial artist and bodybuilder as a teenager, he used his physical abilities to become the star of such american action. Accompanied by his brother kurt van damme, american kickboxing champion eric sloane dennis. Jean claude van damme returns in a smarter than necessary reboot thats full of plenty of physical. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing. Jean claude van dammes kickboxing record stands at 181 wit all 18 wins by knockout, and an amateur record of 444. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and. After a crash course in the ancient techniques of kickboxing from thai. Hes not just an actor, he is also martial artist, screenwriter, film producer and director. Kickboxer is an american action film franchise that totals eight films. Its got damme good soundtrack, damme good story line and damme good training. His day starts with his bicycle and later he continuous with kickboxing and stretching. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing champion dennis alexio.
With jean claude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. The first installment revolves around a character named kurt sloan, played by jeanclaude van damme. Jean claude van damme may not be the alist star he used to be in hollywood, but hes still starring in some cool direct to dvd action and martial arts films even to this day. The film is partly based on unverified claims made by martial artist frank dux. Sep 14, 2018 he won bollywood movie award as an international action super star from bollywood in 2004, he also won golden lotus award from macau international film festival in 2014. Top combat video kickboxer best karate movie ever with jean. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his brother. Van damme plays kurt sloane, a young man who travels to thailand with his brother eric.
It is the sixth film in the kickboxer franchise and also serves as a reboot. Well not as good as bloodsports, but i think this is the next best movie of van damme, very. As jeanclaude van damme s meta comedy series jean claude van johnson is release on amazon, jonathan bernstein recalls the highs and lows of the muscles from brussels. Bloodfight 1989 hollywood kung fu movie yasuaki kurata. Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme youtube. It stars jean claude van damme, donald gibb, leah ayres, and bolo yeung. The film is considered to be a cult classic and one of the definitive works in van dammes movie career as a martial. Jeanclaude van damme to return to kickboxing for real.
Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme. Stefanos miltsakakis, the powerful martial arts muscleman who squared off against jean claude van damme in maximum risk, the quest and other action films, has died. Jean claude van damme young photos best and new movies early acting career first film height weight. Retaliation stars some of the biggest names in martial arts. His flashy kicks and ripped physique were a perfect fit for the directors and filming style during van dammes prime years. With jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. Dec 02, 2014 jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars.
Two jeanclaude van damme action cultclassics bloodsport and kickboxer are getting reboots from the directors of v for vendetta and tai chi zero, respectively. Many may not realize that van damme is actually martial arts film royalty. Jean claude van damme aka the muscles from brussels has an extensive career lasting nearly three decades. And now jean claude van damme, 59, has revealed how he keeps in such great shape.
He eventually ended up being fired and replaced by kevin peter hall. Its a kickboxer film starring jean claude van damme, and yes, its still 2016 dave bautista, left, jean claude van damme star in the action movie kickboxer. In the case of jean claude van damme, he did start his career by studying karate in belgium and briefly going pro back in 1980, but it has been nearly 30 years since he has been in competition. The first installment revolves around a character named kurt sloan, played by jean claude van damme. Jun 22, 2017 jeanclaude van damme really wanted the predator to kickbox. Though defunct since 2003, it was a genuine training center for muay thai practitioners housing over 50 kickboxers at any given time. Now after almost 25 years, van damme s film kickboxer is getting a remake which includes him in a pivotal role.
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