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To Be the Best

To Be the Best

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To Be the Best

"They were forced to be the best... or die"

1993

1h 39m

5.0(16 votes)

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Overview

A member of the U.S. kickboxing team recruits his father and his fellow teammates to help stop a ruthless gambler from rigging the World Kickboxing Championship in Las Vegas.

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PM Entertainment Group

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Worth

Michael Worth

Eric Kulhane

Martin Kove

Martin Kove

Rick Kulhane

Brittney Powell

Brittney Powell

Cheryl

Alex Cord

Alex Cord

Jack Rodgers

Phillip Troy Linger

Phillip Troy Linger

Sam Kulhane

Mike Toney

Mario

Ron Yuan

Ron Yuan

Han Lo

Vince Murdocco

Vince Murdocco

Duke

Steven Vincent Leigh

Steven Vincent Leigh

Hong Do

Art Camacho

Art Camacho

Runt

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Merhi
Written by: Michael January
Produced by: Richard Pepin
Joseph Merhi

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