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The Last Kumite

2024 · 105 min

A nostalgic, hard-hitting fight fest with training montages and high stakes, delivering straightforward martial arts action.

Directed by
Ross W. Clarkson
Genres
Action, Thriller
Starring
Mathis Landwehr, Kurt McKinney, Billy Blanks
Tagline
One last kumite, one final battle for the life of his daughter.
Overview
When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and Julie Jackson, he discovers other fighters face the same desperate struggle to save their loved ones.

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Directed by
Ross W. Clarkson
Genres
Action, Thriller
Starring
Mathis Landwehr, Kurt McKinney, Billy Blanks
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • survival
  • justice
  • redemption
Places
  • single country house
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism4
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
105 min
Country
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Languages
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