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No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

PG · 1986-05-02 · 1h 34m · EN
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Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.

Young Jason Stillwell moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One day Jason enrolls in a martial arts class and quietly rises in rank to be a major contender. His mettle is tested in an international match against Ivan, a Russian champion.

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Corey YuenDirector
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Kurt McKinneyKurt McKinneyJason StillwellJean-Claude Van DammeJean-Claude Van DammeIvan Kraschinsky "The Russian"J.W. FailsJ.W. FailsR.J. MadisonKathie SilenoKathie SilenoKelly ReillyKim Tae-JeongKim Tae-JeongSensei LeeKent LiphamKent LiphamScottRon PohnelRon PohnelIan ReillyDale JacobyDale JacobyDean RamseyPeter CunninghamPeter CunninghamFrank PetersPeter CunninghamPeter CunninghamFrank PetersTimothy D. BakerTimothy D. BakerTom StillwellGloria MarzianoGloria MarzianoMrs. Stillwell

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GhostTrainingKarateCult filmShowdownHoodlum

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Genre affinityActionTheme affinityGhost · Training · KaratePacingActionDirector preference31905Actor preference172192 · 172193 · 172194Country preferenceHk

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What is No Retreat, No Surrender about?

Young Jason Stillwell moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One day Jason enrolls in a martial arts class and quietly rises in rank to be a major contender. His mettle is tested in an international match against Ivan, a Russian champion.

How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?

No Retreat, No Surrender has a runtime of 94 minutes.