An ex-policeman/school janitor (Billy Blanks) shows a new student (Kenn Scott) how to defend himself from a martial-arts bully.An ex-policeman/school janitor (Billy Blanks) shows a new student (Kenn Scott) how to defend himself from a martial-arts bully.An ex-policeman/school janitor (Billy Blanks) shows a new student (Kenn Scott) how to defend himself from a martial-arts bully.
- Mike
- (as John Mallory Asher)
- Rob
- (as Michael Cavaleri)
- Officer Spinelli
- (as Michael Genovese)
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- TriviaThe dojo set was constructed in a space formerly occupied by a nightclub. In the manager's office, converted into the on-site production office, Polaroids of beaten bar patrons were tacked on the wall next to the mounted chains used to hold them.
- GoofsWhen "Ken" is describing where he previously lived, he pronounces "Salina, KS" with a long 'e' sound, which is how it is pronounced when describing "Salinas, CA". In KS, it's pronounced with a long 'i' sound.
- Quotes
Asst. Principal Kowalski: [Ken's first day at school] Ah, you're the new kid, huh?
Ken Marx: Uh, yeah.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: You got a name?
Ken Marx: Ken.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Ken what?
Ken Marx: Marx.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Marx, I'm Mr. Kowalski, Vice Principal. You got a problem you come see me. You know how to read?
Ken Marx: Uh, yes, sir.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Ah, that's refreshing. Listen, let me lay down a few campus rules for you. No smoking, no profanity, no graffiti. No fighting, no weapons, and no sex. You like sex? Ah, never mind. On campus keep it in your pants. Listen, you stick to these rules, I'll stay out of your face. You don't - I'll become your worst nightmare. You got it?
Ken Marx: Yes, sir.
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Good. Have nice day.
[turns to other student]
Asst. Principal Kowalski: You - you wanna look stupid? Lose the cigarette.
[to next student]
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Hey, meathead. Your parents have any kids that lived?
[walks away]
Asst. Principal Kowalski: Sheesh.
- Alternate versionsAvailable in both PG-13 and R rated versions. The R rated version contains more violence and some bloodshed.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Xưởng Tái Chế (2009)
- SoundtracksLOSER TAKES ALL
Recorded by D.F.M.
Written by Tracy Swider, Dana Freebairn, Adam Shore, Todd Lane
Published by Captin Swidey Music (ASCAP) Freebairn
Music (ASCAP) Shore Is Music (ASCAP) Ybsober Music (ASCAP)
You know you shouldn't look, but once you do, you can't pull yourself away.
First off, this movie definitely has an "80's" feel to it.
The only problem is - it was made in 1993.
The movie actually plays well as a "parody" of 80's high school/teenager movies - especially "Karate Kid" (it's a virtual copy).
The only problem is - it parodies these movies unintentionally.
"Showdown" is the perfect example of a movie that is hilarious, without ever once trying to be funny.
As others have stated, Billy Blanks really steals the show in this one, and the other main character is played by a former Ninja Turtle.....what great casting! All the high school students appear to be in their late 20's or early thirties - although if you pay close attention, you can probably find a few pushing 40.
Here's the deal.....if you watch this movie as it's SUPPOSED to be watched you will hate it (if you don't, check your pulse!).
But if you watch it as a parody of movies like the "Karate Kid" than you will find yourself laughing throughout the film.
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- Full Contact
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- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1