The Last Kumite

2024 105 min ★ 6.8 Action, Thriller

When Karate champion Michael Rivers wins the last tournament of his career, shady businessman Ron Hall offers him the opportunity to fight in an illegal Kumite in Bulgaria against the world’s best martial artists. When Michael declines, Hall has his daughter kidnapped and, in order to rescue her, Rivers is left with no choice but to compete in the deadly tournament. Arriving in Bulgaria, he finds out that he is not the only fighter whose loved one was taken. Rivers enlists the help of trainers Master Loren, and Julie Jackson but will it be enough for him to win the tournament and save his daughter’s life?

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Cast

Mathis Landwehr

Michael Rivers

Kurt McKinney

Damon Spears

Billy Blanks

Master Loren

Matthias Hues

Ron Hall

Cynthia Rothrock

Julie Jackson

Michel Qissi

Wolf

David Kurzhal

Marcus Gantz

Monia Moula

Lea Martin

Mike Derudder

Dracko

Abdel Qissi

Det. Dobrev

Details

Director

Ross W. Clarkson

Tagline

"One last kumite, one final battle for the life of his daughter."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$1,303,000

Revenue

$6,500,000

Production

Lowe Media

Reviews

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JDW1112

July 1, 2024

Good throwback to the 80s. Not perfect, but its very good for the budget. It's like the Expendables, seeing all the 90s martial arts stars like Kurt McKinney, Matthias Hues, Cynthia Rothrock, etc. The best part of the film is the soundtracks done by Paul Hertzog and Stan Bush (also behind Bloodsport/Kickboxer). Some gripes were that I think while the fights were good, they were way too short. To a...