Review of No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) by Muffin M — 27 Apr 2013
Young Jason Stillwell (Kurt McKinney) lives and breathes martial arts. A self-confessed Bruce Lee fanatic, he worships the legendary superstar - striving to one day be just like his hero. But when his Karate teacher is run out of town by the local crime syndicate, Jason is mysteriously visited by the spirit of Bruce Lee, inspired and guided through the ancient secrets of martial arts.
Enrolling at another gym, run by US National Champion Ian Reilley, Jason faces the same stifling predicament - with the crime syndicate muscling in for total control. Fed up with being messed around, Jason decides to make a stand in a trial by combat scenario. But when the syndicate unveil their secret weapon - Ivan "The Russian" Kraschinski (Jean-Claude Van Damme) it is clear there will be No Retreat No Surrender.
Also stars J.W. Fails, Kathie SIleno, Kent Lipham, Ron Pohnel, Gloria Marziano, Joe Vance and Tim Baker.
Directed by Corey Yuen.
This review of No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) was written by Muffin M on 27 Apr 2013.
No Retreat, No Surrender has generally received mixed reviews.
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