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. It was produced and directed by mark di salle, and also codirected by david worth, and starring jeanclaude van damme and former world kickboxing. The film was released in the united states on september 8, 1989. Action movie star jean claude van damme has been around for years now. Van damme has an impressive kickboxing record of 1810, with 18 wins by knockout. Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, known. Kickboxer is a 1989 american martial arts film and is the first entry into the kickboxer franchise. Actor jean claude van damme has made his way down under while scouting for film locations. Kurt sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of muay thai in order to avenge his brother. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer sequel. Hes not just an actor, he is also martial artist, screenwriter, film producer and director.
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. Unfortunately, it was van damme s last cannon film and it was his best one. Jeanclaude van damme, 59, reveals the secrets to his buff. Jeanclaude van damme jeanclaude van damme wiki fandom.
Vengeance, yet another installment in the franchise that starred jeanclaude van damme. It is also the only film where jeanclaude van damme punches a. The camp which jean claude van damme s character visits during his search to find a trainer is the sor thanikul gym of bangkok. This was a time when he was an unknown actor and he was supposed to play the predator.
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. Hes one of the biggest action stars of all time, known for his hit movies, universal soldier and bloodsport. Kickboxer 1989 is one of the best martial arts films that jeanclaude van damme ever made. Director dimitri logothetis on mike tyson and jeanclaude. Even though its not a sequel to jeanclaude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie. Top 10 jean claude van damme movies fans need to see. The first installment revolves around a character named kurt sloan, played by jeanclaude van damme. Jeanclaude van damme signs on for another kickboxer. Kickboxer is an american action film franchise that totals eight films. 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. Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme youtube. The last fight is the best ive ever seen, and this. The film is partly based on unverified claims made by martial artist frank dux. 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.
With alain moussi, sara malakul lane, maxime savaria, wanderlei silva. Jean claude van damme, john ralston, aki aleong, charlotte peters. Unfortunately, it was van dammes last cannon film and it was his best one. When kurt alones van damme brother is paralysed in a kickboxing. For most of these fights, he fought under his birth name of jeanclaude van varenberg.
Jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels. 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. 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. To further back up this evidence log, heres some actual footage of some of van dammes professional and. 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. Four film collection black mask bloodsport 4 kickboxer kickboxer 2. Van damme was born jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg, on 18 october 1960, in berchemsainteagathe, brussels, belgium, the. Feb 11, 2010 this is one of the best martial arts movie ever made. Jean claude van dammes kickboxing record stands at 181 wit all 18 wins by knockout, and an amateur record of 444. 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. His flashy kicks and ripped physique were a perfect fit for the directors and filming style during van dammes prime years. Jean claude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi, haskell v. Bloodfight 1989 hollywood kung fu movie yasuaki kurata.
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. It stars jean claude van damme, donald gibb, leah ayres, and bolo yeung. Action movies hd wolf town full movie english wolf movies latest english movies. 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. 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. Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan street.
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. With jean claude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. A new account of jeanclaude van dammes illfated stint as the alien in predator says he was fired because he wouldnt stop kickboxing. This is a throughtheyears history of jeanclaude van damme. 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.
When jeanclaude van damme became an international film star, there was some debate as to his kickboxing accomplishments. It is the sixth film in the kickboxer franchise and also serves as a reboot. His day starts with his bicycle and later he continuous with kickboxing and stretching. To say he learned his moves during his time at ballet school is just pure rubbish. Jean claude van damme young photos best and new movies early acting career first film height weight. Jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi, haskell v. 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. 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl. After decades of starring in classic hollywood action movies like kickboxer. 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. Van damme plays kurt sloane, a young man who travels to thailand with his brother eric. After a crash course in the ancient techniques of kickboxing from thai.
Jean claude van damme aka the muscles from brussels has an extensive career lasting nearly three decades. Kickboxer soundtrack eagle lands jean claude van damme. Well not as good as bloodsports, but i think this is the next best movie of van damme, very. Jean claude van damme s wife, gladys portugues van varenberg, has filed for divorce, people has confirmed. Jean claude will be van done when he steps into the.
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. Jean claude van damme great at martial arts and well splits jean claude van damme in his iconic splits image. Many may not realize that van damme is actually martial arts film royalty. Chuck norris almost starred in kickboxer and other. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. 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. With jeanclaude van damme, dennis alexio, dennis chan, michel qissi. Pages public figure artist jean claude van damme collection videos jean claude van damme kickboxer final fight. 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. Claude van damme80s movie postersbon filmmartial arts moviesactrices hollywoodenglish moviesfilm booksabout time movie. Jun 22, 2017 jeanclaude van damme really wanted the predator to kickbox. Jeanclaude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and.
This is one of the best martial arts movie ever made. He eventually ended up being fired and replaced by kevin peter hall. You may or may not know this, but jean claude van damme was originally cast in the 1987 film predator. You may remember back in march we highlighted the teaser trailer for kickboxer. Jean claude van damme was a household name in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film is considered to be a cult classic and one of the definitive works in van dammes movie career as a martial. Bloodsport is a 1988 american martial arts action film directed by newt arnold.
Bruce, greg lewis, jeanclaude van damme, jeno hodi. Though defunct since 2003, it was a genuine training center for muay thai practitioners housing over 50 kickboxers at any given time. 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. Even though its not a sequel to jean claude van damme s starmaking martial arts film bloodsport but its still a great movie.
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. Jean claude van damme is set to return to the world of kickboxer for the upcoming big screen reboot. Jeanclaude van damme to return to kickboxing for real. 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. Dec 02, 2014 jean claude van damme s kickboxer is being remade, and the muscles from brussels will be one of the stars. Director dimitri logothetis on mike tyson and jean claude van damme s epic new fight film kickboxing. Kickboxer the eagle lands jeanclaude van damme youtube. The film has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise. Kickboxer 1989 full movie english jean claude van damme. Jeanclaude van damme to return for kickboxer reboot. Fourfilm collection black mask bloodsport 4 kickboxer kickboxer 2. It is a cult classic film that jeanclaude van damme made in to a star. Now after almost 25 years, van damme s film kickboxer is getting a remake which includes him in a pivotal role. Earlier this week, jean claude van damme took to his facebook page to sign the contract for kickboxer.
Jeanclaude van damme workout routine and diet plan. The first installment revolves around a character named kurt sloan, played by jean claude van damme. Retaliation stars some of the biggest names in martial arts. Jeanclaude van damme was fired from predator because he. Jean claude van damme collection jean claude van damme. He became a sensation in the 1980s and 90s with starring roles in kickboxer, universal soldier and bloodsport.
I am a huge fan of van damme, i absolutely love this film to death. Jeanclaude camille francois van varenberg born 18 october 1960, known professionally as jeanclaude van damme french pronunciation. Jean claude van damme is coming back for a kickboxer remake. Accompanied by his brother kurt van damme, american kickboxing champion eric sloane dennis. And now jean claude van damme, 59, has revealed how he keeps in such great shape. With dave bautista, alain moussi, gina carano, jean claude van damme. 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. Coronavirus outbreak us president donald trump defends covid19 response, threatens hold on who funding full youtube. Jeanclaude van damme and dennis chan in kickboxer 1989.
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. Its got damme good soundtrack, damme good story line and damme good training. Maybe that is why he is called the muscles from brussels. 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. 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. Van dammes only defeat in kickboxing was to frances etienne aubry on march 7, 1977 in marseille, france.
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