Cool martial arts film and I see this also has an emotionally and touching between the teacher and student. The fights range from decent to good, and the final brawl in an international kickboxing tournament is impressive.
Korean actress Kim Hyun-Joo is so beautiful and Vanness ... read more
Vanness Wu,
Andy On,
Hyun-joo Kim,
Roy Chow,
You-Nam Wong
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In the Kumite martial arts tournament, to die is an honor. Tank is the reigning Star Runner champion. But a stubborn fighter named Bond is determined to take the title from the seemingly unstoppable w... read more
Directed by: Daniel Lee
DVD Release Date: May 25, 2004
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November 14, 2011
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February 10, 2008
An Ok Movie, was dissapointed in the action, more of a chick flix, Its in My collection but I don't know why.
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December 23, 2008
The DVD box is completely misleading- this is not a movie called 'Kumite', but a 90s HK flick called Star Runner. The US release is badly dubbed, but honestly, there wasn't much to work with in the first place. Good action, but strange premise. I think the overall message Star Ru... read more
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May 21, 2007
The action was great... when there was some. It was such a drama it wasn't even funny. I expected alot more action! But the action it did have was pretty good. They just focused too much on the love story.
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March 18, 2007
Hyou Kim Joo really makes a great debut here. If your unfamiliar with foreighn films, this one shines as she really plays her role well. great effects here, and a lot more surprises than expected from a oriental type movie.
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