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Best of the Best (1989) 6.3
A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win? Director:Robert Radler (as Bob Radler) |
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| Phillip Rhee | ... | ||
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Frank Couzo
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Catherine Wade
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Travis Brickley
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| John Dye | ... |
Virgil Keller
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David Agresta | ... |
Sonny Grasso
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Don Peterson
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| Louise Fletcher | ... |
Mrs. Grady
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| John P. Ryan | ... |
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Edan Gross | ... | |
| Simon Rhee | ... |
Dae Han Park
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Master Hee Il Cho | ... |
Korean Coach
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Ken Nagayama | ... |
Yung Kim
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Team USA gets rid of personal ghosts while fighting Team Korea in Taekwondo championship. "Adversity overcome" formula with excellent fighting scenes. Written by Gene Gorokhovsky <geneg@kandasoft.com>
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What does it take to turn five uncontrollable characters into one unbeatable team? See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 November 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bedst af de bedste See more »Box Office
Gross:
$1,700,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Charlie Major
Performed by Charlie Major
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Simon and Phillip Rhee, Dae Han and Tommy Lee, are real-life brothers. See more »Goofs
When Tommy & Travis are sparring in the ring, Tommy pulls a punch when Travis is on the mat. In the wide view, Tommy is punching with his left. In the closeup of Travis immediately after, Tommy's right fist is in the shot above Travis' face. See more »Quotes
Dae Han: To save a life in defeat is to earn victory and honor within. Your brother too, was a great fighter. I deeply regret your loss, and I offer myself as your brother.See more »
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Someday I'm Gonna Ride in a CadillacWritten by Charlie Major
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This film shows all the hall-marks of a classic Martial Art flick where, Alex Grady, a down on his luck karate competitor is chosen to be a part of the US National Karate Team. For three months, Alex with four other would be champions must train hard under the watchful eye of Coach Couzo (James Earl Jones). They must be at their peak if they are to beat the masterful team from Korea.
This film has it all, from spectacularly choreographed martial arts to the emotions of human life. The fight scenes at the end our breath taking with the two brothers, Simon and Phillip Rhee, showing the true essence of traditional Tae Kwon Do.
James Earl Jones and Chris Penn add a nice touch of humour throughout the film and the way director, Bob Radler, inter-weaves the stories of the fighters is wonderfully done.
With the unusual twist at the end this film has to be one of the best martial arts films of all time. Apart from some shady acting at times and an 'over the top' fight with Alex at the end, this film is what every martial art fan dreams about.
A definate must even if your not a martial art fan.