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Ring of Steel
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Ring of Steel

1994-03-30 · 94 min · ★ 4.9

Action · Drama

A champion fencer accidentally kills an opponent in a match. Disgraced, he is blackballed from the fencing community, until a mysterious stranger saves his life one night from a gang of muggers. He soon finds himself caught up in the world of underground illegal swordfights, where combatants fight to the death.

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Directors
David Frost
Production companies
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ChapinAlex Freyer
Wil Darwin AdamsBouncer
Carol AltCarol AltTanya
Mark ArnottRichard
Michael BlanksHood #3
Henry BrownDetective Smith
Melvin JonesHood #2
Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerMan in Black
Darlene VogelDarlene VogelElena Carter
Jim PirriJim PirriBrian
Gary KasperGary KasperJack
Don StarkLt. Taylor
Carlos LauchuCarlos LauchuTony
Greg WranglerGreg WranglerChuck
Axel MuenchHans
Gene LeBellGene LeBellMiB Bodyguard
Travis McKennaTrebor
David SpeakerFencing Director
Geoffrey B. RusselTrey Calpin
Lance LarsenFencer #1

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