RLJ Entertainment has released the first official domestic trailer for dierctor
John Stockwell's upcoming film
Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Gina Carano, Dave Bautista, Sara Malakul Lane, Alain Moussi, and Darren Shahlavi. The film will open in theaters across the nation on September 2.
Synopsis: Eric and Kurt Sloan are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt's concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother's mentor, Durand, for a Muay Thai fight against the merciless champion, Tong Po. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po.
NOTE: In the United States, directors Mark DiSalle and David Worth's original
Kickboxer film is already out on Blu-ray courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Click on the link to see our listing and review of this release.