PLEASE HELP!!! Rare/Hard To Find Movies To Own (more to come)
We have lost so many of those great B-Grade action/martial arts American movies that I grew up watching which were made in the 80's and 90's before the change over from VHS to DVD. These films seem to get harder and more difficult to find. If you can help, can you please let me know? Cheers guys.
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- DirectorEmmett AlstonStarsMike StoneJohn QuadePamela Jean BryantA martial arts instructor sets out to rescue his girlfriend who is being held for ransom by a South American warlord.
- DirectorPeter YuvalStarsDavid Scott KingMichi McGeeGerald OkamuraSeveral different factions compete in the search for ancient Japanese tablets that have the secret of immortality.
- DirectorAntony SzetoStarsJosh ThomsonJuJu Chan SzetoEllary PorterfieldDamon, an MMA fighter retires and goes to China to meet his new love, Meili. But things take an immediate turn when he inadvertently takes a package sought by an underground arms dealer. Now he must fight to save himself and his loved one.
- DirectorDavid HueyStarsMalaipet SasiprapaNick OreficeAn inspiring true story that spans eight years & five continents. Malaipet retires after losing his championship title to live with his father on his struggling rice farm. For this Thai boxer, being sent away to a Muay Thai camp meant leaving his home at age 6. For his father, sending his son away meant giving him a chance to fight for a better life. Now back home, he starts rebuilding family relationships. An American fight manager recruits Malaipet to come live & fight in the USA. Making a tough decision, Malaipet leaves his father once again. Malaipet begins the American dream, easily winning fight after fight. While Muay Thai fighters are looked down upon in Thailand, they are heroes & stars throughout the world. The sensational & flashy life style of America takes its toll on the boxer. From excess drinking, womanizing to no training, he loses as many fights as he is winning. Desperate for money, Malaipet accepts an offer to fight Mixed Martial Arts in the Octagon. He thrills the audience & secures a national TV contract. Feeling homesick & patriotic, Malaipet fights for his country in battle billed as "Holland vs. Thailand." Now back on the top of his game, he is given a chance to fight again for the World Title, but this time against a fellow Thai teammate & friend, Yodsaenklai. Malaipet loses his bid for the championship & is broke once again. After investigating Malaipet's bank accounts, his manager discovers all these years Malaipet has been sending his fight purse back to his father. With this final championship fight, he finally pays off his father's farm.
- DirectorPhillip J. RothStarsJ.C. McLeanDanny V. OsborneLionel DensonA cop has to infiltrate a criminal network in order to take it down from the inside.
- DirectorFredrick WolcottStarsChristopher DimockParisa FakhriAnatoly KolmakovaIn 2000 a UFO crashed into the Kara Sea in Russia leading to the most horrifying scientific discovery in the history of mankind... The recovery of a microchip revealing terrifying footage of the abduction and experimentation of humans from extraterrestrials' points of view, on Earth and in their vessel.
- DirectorMenahem GolanStarsTony SrejicSonia CoulingGary StretchAfter the tragic loss of his wife, Tonny must use all his impressive martial arts skills to fight in the vicious Octagon tournament and defeat the deadly feared warrior, Kasu.
- DirectorRob CohenStarsThomas Ian GriffithStephanie NiznikRebecca RiggKnown as "The Guardian," renowned cat burglar and sixth-degree Kenpo Karate black belt Ray Angelotti, emerges from prison a changed man, determined to right wrongs and make up for his past misdeeds. In order to save Tess - the sister who was murdered in his stead - from the demons which torment her in the world beyond, Ray must save troubled souls on earth from falling into the clutches of the evil which tempts them.
- DirectorTeddy PageStarsDale CookPeter MoonLisa StevensConvicted for a crime he did not commit, kickboxer Max Rivers is sentenced to life imprisonment in Carcel de Cordoba, and has to fight in the chief warden's high-stake bloody fighting contests.
- DirectorJimmy WilliamsStarsWilliam SmithRobert Z'DarSandy PalmTony Baker (Jimmy Williams), a Viet Nam vet who is now an L.A. detective is on the trail of the 'Mekong Dragon', assisted by his partner Brian O'Malley (Sandy Palm) and police Captain Washington (Robert Z'Dar). Donna Cherry plays Baker's token 'love interest'.
- DirectorGodfrey HoStarsDonald MurrayVince ParrWayne ArcherKickbox fighters face drug traffickers willing to control the opium trade in China.
- DirectorKely McClungStarsKely McClungRobert PralgoErik Markus SchuetzEx Governmental Operative Jack Davis is being manipulated in a life and death struggle by warring factions within the covert arms of the Homeland Security Agency in a fight for congressional funding. When his brother is kidnapped while working for a foreign embassy, Jack pulls out all stops in a race to save his brother that takes him from the desolate mountains of Virginia to Miami, Washington DC, and then into the exotic lands of Thailand and Cambodia.
- DirectorDaniel LeeStarsVanness WuKim Hyun-jooShaun TamGet ready for the ultimate martial arts competition, where anything goes and lives are bought and sold. Tank is the celebrated Champion Star Runner and is deemed invincible among the martial arts community. When the headstrong Bond becomes determined to take on the undefeated fighter, he knows he must be in the best fighting condition. Training under a renowned martial arts expert, Bond learns to supplement his Thai Kickboxing skills with various styles of Chinese kun-fu, creating a powerful hybrid fighting style. With his new skills, Bond prepares to take on Tank and the fight of his life.
- DirectorNoel NosseckStarsAlly SheedyCostas MandylorJodie DryA recently separated couple and their children are terrorized by paranormal events.
- DirectorErken IalgashevStarsCung LeDavid CarradineEric RobertsThe son of a rich businessman who has ties with the Russian mob. But the mob sets up his family and forced the young guy at fighting in martial arts tournament.
- DirectorRandy ButcherStarsLoren AvedonBrad ConnollyElizabeth NijjarThe United States government prohibits the use of weapons by citizens. security areas where weapons can only be used by security agencies. However, these organizations are starting to completely control the lives of residents.End of Loren Avedon wants
- DirectorRon PohnelStarsMel NovakBlake FosterLeo FongSean Kane embarks on a quest to reunite with his martial arts mentor, Master Wong to present him with a coveted Hall of Fame award.Kane diligently seeks Wong only to find him trapped in cult, which is involved in the illegal trafficking of human organs. Kane himself is held captive and is forced to fight his way to freedom and liberate Master Wong before his untimely demise.
- DirectorRon PohnelStarsRon PohnelMel NovakBlake FosterJesse Tyler, a martial arts enthusiast who lives in Los Angeles, California, and enjoys success in local karate competitions, faces turmoil in his life as a young business executive. The only child in a wealthy family, he has always been pressured to succeed in every aspect of his life. His father's expectations were imprinted in him early in life and graduating at the top of his law class wasn't enough to satisfy his father. Over the years he has learned to suppress his feelings and desires to live in his father's shadow and to strive to become who his father wants him to be. In a board meeting Jesse's father, Thomas Tyler, announces that he will be stepping down as CEO and names Jesse as his successor. Jesse is stunned and disillusioned at the idea of running the corporation. To add to Jesse's chaotic feelings, his father announces that Tylertech has acquired ten of the largest taekwondo schools in the greater L.A. area. Jesse has been in martial arts for close to 20 years and he understands the traditions and values that these schools uphold. He knows that the acquisition would not have gone over well with the school owners. Additionally, he is distressed in the fact that his Sabum Nim ("master'), Harrison Luke, is one of the casualties in this hostile take over. Jesse has been in martial arts for close to 20 years and he understands the traditions and values that these schools uphold. He knows that the acquisition would not have gone over well with the school owners. Additionally, he is distressed in the fact that his Sabum Nim ("master'), Harrison Luke, is one of the casualties in this hostile take over. Harrison, holds to his true path in life and leaves town to continue his journey as a martial artist. He goes on a quest for serenity, peace of mind, and to re-connect with a relative in a small town in AZ. Jesse learns of his Sabum's displeasure about the take over and sets off to make things right. While in Arizona Harrison finds more disruption and corruption than he left behind. Harrison chooses to settle into a small homeless community and befriends, Kelly, a young runaway. Jesse catches up to Harrison and expresses his dismay in what his father has done. Together they continue their passion and live their lives as martial artists. The duo faces the town's most affluent family, the Pennington's, in a quest to restore order and protect the rights and freedom of the homeless and the young runaway. The Pennington's have dishonestly taken over Luke's uncles parcel of land and have heartlessly allowed him to die in the homeless community. The Pennington's eldest son, Carlos, operates a very successful prostitution ring utilizing the young homeless and runaway girls. Due to their power and influence in this small town, the Pennington's have encouraged the law enforcement officers to turn a blind eye to their illegal activities. With the "keys to the city" the Pennington's have the freedom to do as they please, that is until Jesse and Luke take a stand. To add to the pandemonium of battling the Pennington's, Jesse struggles for his independence from his father's strong influence. While developing a relationship with Kelly, Jesse discovers that his father has hired a private investigator to find him and take him back to L.A. At first Jesse, Luke, and Kelly decide to abruptly leave the small town in order to avoid any conflict with the investigator. Their departure is unexpectedly cut short when Carlos and his boys abduct Kelly. Jesse and Luke head back to town in pursuit of Kelly. The private investigator observes Kelly in the car with Carlos and his boys and realizes what has transpired. He confronts Jesse and uses Kelly's abduction as leverage to take Jesse back to his father. Together with Luke they come up with a plan to rescue Kelly. With the help of some people from the homeless community Kelly is rescued from Carlo's grasp and his unethical schemes. However, the clash isn't over. Jesse needs to decide to flee or fight. While Jesse is going through a myriad of emotions, he has an epiphany. For the first time in life he comprehends what it truly means to be a martial artist. It is a way of life and he must BECOME the art itself. Through this transformation Jesse recognizes that he needs to fight and correct the wrongs that have accrued over time. Through these series of events Jesse learns about believing in himself, standing up for what is right and choosing his own path in life. He boldly heads back to L.A. an evolved man, ready to face his father and take on any challenge that may come his way.End of my Ron Parnel wants
- DirectorEmmett AlstonStarsDouglas IvanPatricia BallJohn HobsonIn the Arizona desert, during attack to military convoy, mercenaries keep young Kasuko, from the Japanese royal family, as a hostage. While the Yakuza tries to gather the money asked, her family asks for the help of a powerful ninja warrior, to free her.
- DirectorLou AntonioStarsKevin MahonPaul McCraneJoe MortonA group of city youth decide to form a neighborhood watch and clean their streets and the subway from criminals who rob and abuse the good people every night and day.
- DirectorClark HendersonStarsRichard YoungP.J. SolesJohn Allen NelsonA series of drug-related murders haunts Saigon. Ex-Green Beret Mark Stryker and his MPs must find the culprits. With help from Jean Lassiter, a nosy reporter covering the crime beat, Stryker uncovers the involvement of corrupt politicians in the heroin trade and in the killings. But before he can pin them down, Stryker is framed for the murder of his commanding officer and now he must clear his name, free Lassiter from her captors, and stop his men from carrying out their own kind of vengeance before it is too late.
- DirectorDavid HungStarsAndrea LamatschCorwin SperryJames Gregory PaolleliA Miami cop learns that her father, who was the sheriff of her small hometown, has been murdered by an armed gang that has taken over the town. She brings four of her Miami cop friends to help clean out the town.
- DirectorPaul WendkosStarsClaudia ChristianJeff YagherJessica TuckAn air-traffic controller (Claudia Christian) faces the challenge of her career when she is forced to guide a disabled airplane to safety, unaware that her husband is aboard.
- DirectorSteven QualeStarsD.B. SweeneyDiane FarrChad DonellaA firefighter pilot blames himself for the death of his previous colleagues and gets a new assignment with a raging forest fire in Portland, Oregon, that has the whole city in jeopardy.