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To Be the Best
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To Be the Best

1993-08-03 · 99 min · ★ 5.0

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A member of the U.S. kickboxing team recruits his father and his fellow teammates to help stop a ruthless gambler from rigging the World Kickboxing Championship in Las Vegas.

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Directors
Joseph Merhi
Production companies
PM Entertainment Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael WorthMichael WorthEric Kulhane
Martin KoveMartin KoveRick Kulhane
Brittney PowellBrittney PowellCheryl
Alex CordAlex CordJack Rodgers
Phillip Troy LingerPhillip Troy LingerSam Kulhane
Mike ToneyMario
Ron YuanRon YuanHan Lo
Vince MurdoccoVince MurdoccoDuke
Steven Vincent LeighSteven Vincent LeighHong Do
Art CamachoArt CamachoRunt
Mark GintherMark GintherLee
Tom DetersBad Guy
Andy BolligerFighter
Emery ChildressFighter
Milo CudanesFighter
Greg DuimovichFighter
Thomas DuPontThomas DuPontFighter
Carl DyerFighter
Randall Shiro IdeishiFighter
David HalverThug at Wedding Chapel

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