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In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation.
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificewealthsadismredemptionracismrobberymilitarybetrayalmurderfriendship |
Locations: | chinese restaurantchina |
Characters: | japanese versus chinesejapanese soldierself inflicted injurychinesejapaneseaction herowarriortough guychildrenhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationships |
Period: | 1930sworld war two |
Story: | japanese invasionjapanese occupation of chinabo staffmartial arts tournamentmartial arts mastersino japanese warjapanese flagillegal fistfighthand to hand combatshaking one's fistnose pushed into brainpunched on the nosefalling off a stagecotton millgift of flowers β¦divine retributionwooden dummystomped to deathhit with a stickfeather dusterhit with a metal pipejammed gungrandmasterhit in the throatlackeyone against othersbroken jawtitle appears in textsifuresidencecoolieteahousefighting moviebroken vasescuffleear bleedingdying repeatedlysoilpublic executionarmored vehicleprofessionalsplit lipswing setfirst of trilogycompetitorbroken backkamikazehand woundplatoonfamily in dangerimitationcoal minespitting bloodwire futricyclewing chunangry mobpatriarchinterpreterricewar criminaldojohide and seekrewardfinger gunwu shuhatchetblack beltstafftai chirighteous rageinspectorsurrenderrepeated linepitchforkshot point blankracial prejudiceresponsibilitywar violencemasterkitecripplebayonetquitting a jobself defenseforeignerlightermarketstick fightex copbarbed wirekatanatranslatorkarate kickbanditheroismimprisonmentloss of brotherchallengepatriotismtragic herokarate chopfight to the deathfascismtime lapse photographypunched in the stomachmercilessnessstealing a carinvasionbraverysocial commentarybroken legmoralitychop sockybosscolonelfaked deathcompassiontournamenthonorculture clashrebellionkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencemedicinefirst partgeneralneck breakingmartial artistshot in the shoulderbodyguardkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyduelfictional warone man armydisarming someoneassassinationdinnermixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fucombatheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathvoice over narrationpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titletwo word titleflashbackviolencebloodfight (See All) |
Ip Man 2 is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to the 2008 film Ip Man, the film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the β¦earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts. (Read More)
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | redemptionracismrobberybetrayalfriendship |
Characters: | japanesewarriortough guychildrenhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationships |
Story: | martial arts tournamentmartial arts masterillegal fistfighthand to hand combatnose pushed into brainpunched on the nosedivine retributionwooden dummygrandmasterhit in the throattitle appears in textsifusplit lipwire fuwing chun β¦ricewu shutai chirighteous ragerepeated lineshot point blankresponsibilitymasterforeignerstick fighttranslatorkarate kickheroismkarate choptime lapse photographybraverysocial commentarychop sockyfaked deathcompassiontournamenthonorculture clashrebellionkicked in the stomachstylized violencemartial artistshot in the shoulderkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyfictional warone man armydisarming someoneassassinationmixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fucombatbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headfistfightcharacter name in titlefightbloodflashbackviolence (See All) |
Returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancee, Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but wh β¦en he discovers the truth - that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo's master - he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge. (Read More)
Subgenre: | christ allegorymartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionracismmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chinesejapaneseaction herotough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatsifuwing chundojoblack beltmasterstick fightkarate kickheroismloss of brothertragic herokarate chopfight to the death β¦social commentarychop sockyhonorstylized violencemartial artistbeaten to deathone against manyduelone man armymixed martial artskung fubrawlfistfightfightviolenceblood (See All) |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic β¦ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | militarybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | japaneseaction herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | martial arts tournamentmartial arts masterillegal fistfighthand to hand combatfighting moviekarate chopfight to the deathpunched in the stomachchop sockycoloneltournamenthonorkicked in the stomachstylized violencefirst part β¦neck breakingmartial artistkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathduelone man armymixed martial artsambushkung fucombatbrawlswordpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterfightviolencebloodflashback (See All) |
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | robberybetrayalmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatwire fuwing chundojowu shuresponsibilitybanditchallengetragic heromercilessnesshonorkicked in the stomachstylized violence β¦first partmartial artistkicked in the faceone against manydueldisarming someonemixed martial artskung fucombatbrawlswordbattlepunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterfightflashbackbloodviolence (See All) |
In ancient China, before the reign of the first emperor, warring factions throughout the Six Kingdoms plot to assassinate the most powerful ruler, Qin. When a minor official defeats Qin's three principal enemies, he is summoned to the palace to tell Qin the story of his surprising victory.
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionbetrayalfriendship |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatrewardwu shuresponsibilityheroismtragic herosocial commentarychop sockyfaked deathcompassionhonorstylized violencekicked in the faceone against manyduel β¦one man armycombatswordbattleshot in the headshot in the chestvoice over narrationfightbloodflashbackviolence (See All) |
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t β¦o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | robberymurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatwu shustaffresponsibilitykatanakarate chopchop sockystylized violencemartial artistdueldisarming someonemixed martial artskung fu β¦combatfalling from heightbrawlswordbattleshot in the chestfistfighttitle spoken by characterviolencefightflashbackblood (See All) |
Subgenre: | christ allegorymartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionrobberybetrayalmurderfriendship |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | bo staffhand to hand combatpublic executionrighteous ragepatriotismtragic heromercilessnessbraveryrebellionkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencegeneralshot in the shoulderknocked out β¦character repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyfictional warone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilcombatfalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolencebloodfightflashback (See All) |
The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assass β¦in. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatdojowu shutai chimasterstick fightfight to the deathchop sockystylized violencefirst partmartial artistone against manyone man army β¦disarming someoneambushgood versus evilkung fucombatbrawlbattlefistfightfightviolence (See All) |
Enter the Dragon revolves around the three main characters. Lee, a man recruited by an agency to investigate a tournament hosted by Han, since they believe he has an Opium trade there. Roper and Williams are former army buddies since Vietnam and they enter the tournament due to different problems th β¦at they have. Roper is on the run from the Mafia due to his gambling debts, while Williams is harassed by racist police officers and defends himself from them and uses the car for his getaway. It is a deadly tournament that they will enter on an island. Lee's job is to get the other two out of there alive. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | racismmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts tournamentmartial arts masterhand to hand combatfighting movieblack beltstick fightimprisonmentpunched in the stomachstealing a carchop sockytournamenthonorrebellionkicked in the stomach β¦neck breakingmartial artistbodyguardkicked in the faceknocked outbeaten to deathdueldisarming someonegood versus evilkung fucombatbrawlpunched in the facefistfightcigarette smokingfightviolencebloodflashback (See All) |
In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. He travels to Australia, where he locates the baby elephant in a restaurant o β¦wned by the evil Madame Rose, the leader of an international Thai mafia. With the support of the efficient Thai sergeant Mark, who was involved in a conspiracy, Kham fights to rescue the animal from the mobsters. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | robberymurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatangry mobwu shustick fightbroken legchop sockystylized violencefirst partneck breakingmartial artistkicked in the facebeaten to deathone against manyduel β¦one man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushkung fucombatfalling from heightbrawlswordpunched in the faceface slapshot in the chestfistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackviolenceblood (See All) |
Martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia became the most famous fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness and into history, defining the true spirit of martial arts. His self-discovery, and the choices he made, inspired h β¦is nation. The son of a great fighter who did not wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, the bullied Huo Yuanjia resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win. Years of training enable him to ace match after match in his home region of Tianjin. But as his fame as a martial arts master grows, so does his pride. After an ill-advised fight leads to another master's death, members of Huo's family are slain in revenge. Grieving and ashamed, Huo wanders the country in shock. Near death, he is rescued by women from an idyllic village, and is offered simple kindness and generosity that help him heal and regain his equilibrium over a period of several years. Huo realizes that the future of martial arts lies in sportsmanship and not brutality, and he rejoins society to apply what he has learned. Returning to Tianjin, Huo takes steps to come to terms with his past and restore his family's name. His evolving, graceful Mizong (Missing) Fist method of fighting brings Huo renewed success, and he forms the progressive Jingwu Sports Federation. Taking note, duplicitous members of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce engineer a Shanghai tournament pitting Huo against four fighters, each represβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | christ allegorymartial arts |
Themes: | redemptionfriendshipmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts tournamentmartial arts masterhand to hand combatwu shuresponsibilitymasterstick fightpatriotismtragic herofight to the deathchop sockycompassiontournamentstylized violence β¦martial artistone against manyduelone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artskung fucombatbrawlswordfistfightcharacter name in titlebloodviolencefight (See All) |
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffhand to hand combatstick fightheroismimprisonmentfight to the deathtime lapse photographymercilessnessbraveryfaked deathkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to death β¦one against manyfictional warone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilcombatbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightvoice over narrationcharacter name in titlefightflashbackbloodviolence (See All) |
An elite team of soldiers has been used against terrorists where they use astounding physical capabilities to overcome them. Victoria, a reporter, follows them and discovers a part of their secret. When one of the team kills her cameraman she tries to escape. Luc, one of the soldiers begins to have β¦flashbacks and turns sides and helps her as the remainder of the team follows to protect their secrets. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismmilitarybetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatkarate kickkarate chopfight to the deathmercilessnesscolonelblockbusterstylized violencefirst partneck breakingmartial artistbeaten to deathone against manyone man army β¦mixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fucombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlbattlefistfightshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titletwo word titleflashbackviolencefightblood (See All) |
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxi β¦ng", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | friendship |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatmasterstick fightchop sockystylized violencemartial artistone against manyduelone man armydisarming someoneambushgood versus evilkung fu β¦combatbrawlswordbattlefistfightviolencebloodfight (See All) |
Air travel is the safest, the FAA says. But the FAA never figured the risk with Charles Rane on board. "The Rane of Terror" has masterminded four terrorist attacks. Soon there will be a fifth -- and that's bad news for the passengers on Flight 163. But there's good news too: the man in seat 57! Wesl β¦ey Snipes plays John Cutter, an undercover security operative who enters the lavatory and exits to find Rane (Bruce Payne) and his gang have taken over. Cutter's next move is clear. Do. Or be done to. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismracismbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatfinger gunex copheroismtragic herofight to the deathmercilessnessbraverykicked in the stomachneck breakingkicked in the faceknocked outbeaten to deathone against manyduel β¦one man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fuheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by characterflashbackbloodviolencefight (See All) |
In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial β¦Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | japanesewarriorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | japanese flaghand to hand combatcooliespitting blooddojosurrenderbayonetforeignerkatanatranslatorloss of brothertragic herobraverysocial commentarycolonel β¦compassionhonorrebellionblockbustergeneralneck breakingshot in the shoulderkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecombatheld at gunpointrifleswordbattleshot in the headshot to deathvoice over narrationpistolfightflashbackviolenceblood (See All) |
Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing, β¦to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificesadismredemptionrobberybetrayalmurderfriendship |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationships |
Story: | hand to hand combatrepeated lineex copkarate kickchallengetragic herokarate chopmercilessnessbraverybroken legchop sockykicked in the stomachstylized violenceshot in the shoulderkicked in the face β¦knocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fuheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolviolencefightbloodflashback (See All) |
Cultures clash and tempers flares as the two cops named Detective Inspector Lee a Hong Kong Detective and Detective James Carter FBI, a big-mouthed work-alone Los Angeles cop who are from different worlds discovers one thing in common: they can't stand each other. With time running out, they must jo β¦in forces to catch the criminals and save the eleven-year-old Chinese girl of the Chinese consul named Soo Yung. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | murder |
Locations: | chinese restaurant |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guy |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatwu shustick fightbraveryculture clashkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencefirst partmartial artistbodyguardkicked in the facedisarming someonemixed martial arts β¦ambushkung fuheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlefightviolenceblood (See All) |
The next installment in the blockbuster franchise, UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS follows Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles β¦ Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatrighteous ragefight to the deathmercilessnessstealing a carkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violenceneck breakingshot in the shoulderbodyguardkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to death β¦one against manyfictional wardisarming someonemixed martial artsambushcombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathvoice over narrationpistolbloodviolencefightflashback (See All) |
Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when a pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war t β¦o end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers and her true destiny. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificesadismmilitarybetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfamily relationships |
Story: | hand to hand combatbayonettranslatorheroismloss of brotherfight to the deathmercilessnessbraveryinvasionhonorculture clashkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencegeneral β¦kicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manydisarming someonemixed martial artsgood versus evilcombatheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathvoice over narrationpistolcigarette smokingcharacter name in titletwo word titlefightflashbackviolence (See All) |
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal - ten wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected nine wins against Earthrealm, so β¦ it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory... (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | murder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts tournamenthand to hand combatfighting moviestick fightfight to the deathtournamentstylized violencefirst partneck breakingmartial artistkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemixed martial artsgood versus evil β¦held at gunpointfalling from heightpunched in the faceshot in the chestshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by characterbloodfightflashbackviolence (See All) |
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificewealthredemptionrobberymilitarybetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatbroken backheroismimprisonmenttragic herofight to the deathmercilessnessstealing a carsocial commentarybroken legfaked deathkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violenceneck breaking β¦bodyguardkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyduelfictional warone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilcombatheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolfightflashback (See All) |
The story of Jack Conrad, who is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going β¦to the sole survivor. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herotough guyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatfight to the deathpunched in the stomachsocial commentarybroken legneck breakingshot in the shoulderbeaten to deathone against manyduelone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushcombat β¦falling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by characterfightbloodviolence (See All) |
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential Secret Service Agent Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced t β¦o rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismmilitarybetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatshot point blankpatriotismpunched in the stomachfaked deathstylized violencefirst partgeneralneck breakingshot in the shoulderbodyguardcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyfictional war β¦one man armymixed martial artskung fucombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingflashbackbloodfightviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatrepeated linetragic herofight to the deathmercilessnessstealing a carhonorkicked in the stomachstylized violenceneck breakingshot in the shoulderbodyguardkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueone against many β¦one man armydisarming someoneassassinationmixed martial artsambushheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolcigarette smokingcharacter name in titleviolencebloodflashbackfight (See All) |
At his new high school, a rebellious teen Jake Tyler is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran. After receiving threats to the safety of his friends and family, Jake seeks the mentoring of a veteran fighter, to tr β¦ain his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial arts champion Ryan McCarthy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | friendship |
Characters: | warriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | martial arts tournamentmartial arts masterillegal fistfighthand to hand combatfighting moviepunched in the stomachchop sockykicked in the stomachfirst partmartial artistkicked in the facemixed martial artskung fucombatbrawl β¦punched in the faceface slapfistfighttitle spoken by characterfightflashbackbloodviolence (See All) |
Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the f β¦irst movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm merges with the Outworld. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatstick fightkarate kickkarate chopfight to the deathinvasiontournamentkicked in the stomachstylized violencegeneralneck breakingmartial artistkicked in the facebeaten to deathone against many β¦fictional warone man armymixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fucombatbrawlbattlepunched in the facefistfightfightviolenceblood (See All) |
The five highly trained Bennett sisters in Georgian England must try to protect themselves from the growing zombie threat, find suitable husbands for themselves, battle marriage proposals and unlikely suitors, and save the country before it's too late.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | wealthredemptionmilitarybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfamily relationships |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combattragic heromercilessnessbraverycolonelstylized violencebodyguardknocked outfictional warone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evil β¦kung fucombatheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the facefistfightvoice over narrationpistolviolencefightbloodflashback (See All) |
When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious mate β¦rial scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificesadismredemptionracismrobberymilitarybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | warrior |
Story: | hand to hand combatdivine retributionfamily in dangerrighteous ragerepeated linetranslatorloss of brotherfight to the deathmercilessnessbraveryinvasionsocial commentarycolonelhonorculture clash β¦rebellionblockbustergeneralshot in the shoulderfictional warambushgood versus evilheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbattlepunched in the faceshot in the chestshot to deathvoice over narrationpistoltitle spoken by characterviolencebloodfight (See All) |
In Jakarta, Indonesia, Lieutenant Wahyu organizes the invasion of an apartment building that is the safe house of the powerful and cruel drug lord Tama and his gang. The SWAT team breaks in the building but one lookout sees and warns the gangsters and the police force is trapped on the seventh floor β¦. They learn that Lt. Wahyu has not informed his superiors about the operation. Now the police officers have to fight with limited ammunition against the armed and dangerous gangsters. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatfighting moviebroken backstick fightfight to the deathpunched in the stomachinvasionfirst partneck breakingshot in the shouldercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone man armymixed martial artsambush β¦kung furiflefalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolflashbackbloodfightviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalmurder |
Characters: | chinese |
Story: | hand to hand combatstick fightimprisonmentfight to the deathstealing a carcompassionkicked in the stomachneck breakingshot in the shoulderkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdisarming someonemixed martial arts β¦ambushkung fuheld at gunpointriflebrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightpistoltitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlefightflashbackbloodviolence (See All) |
Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and th β¦e slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionrobberymurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chineseaction herotough guychildren |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatcooliewire fuwing chundojohatchetblack belttai chimasterchop sockykicked in the stomachstylized violencemartial artistkicked in the face β¦character repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manydisarming someoneambushkung fufalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceface slapfistfightcigarette smokingbloodflashbackviolence (See All) |
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dange β¦rous clandestine fights. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionmilitarybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | martial arts tournamentmartial arts masterillegal fistfighthand to hand combatbarbed wirekarate kickloss of brotherkarate chopstealing a carkicked in the stomachgeneralmartial artistbodyguardkicked in the facebeaten to death β¦duelone man armymixed martial artscombatbrawlpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titlefightbloodviolence (See All) |
After an attempted assassination on Ambassador Han, Inspector Lee and Detective Carter are back in action as they head to Paris to protect a French woman with knowledge of the Triads' secret leaders. Lee also holds secret meetings with a United Nations authority, but his personal struggles with a Ch β¦inese criminal mastermind named Kenji, which reveals that it's Lee's long-lost...brother. But their race will take them across the city, from the depths of the Paris underground to the breathtaking heights of the Eiffel Tower, as they fight to outrun the world's most deadly criminals and save the day. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificemurder |
Characters: | chinesejapaneseaction herotough guyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatear bleedingwu shukatanatranslatorloss of brotherstylized violencemartial artistbodyguardkicked in the facedueldisarming someoneassassination β¦ambushkung fuheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlswordpunched in the faceface slapshot in the chestfistfightpistolviolencebloodfight (See All) |
In Melbourne, the Chinese Chef Jackie has a successful show on television. The drug lord Giancarlo and his gang are dealing cocaine with The Demons gang, but they fight against each other. During the shooting, the snoopy reporter Diana and her partner are accidentally exposed and they flee with a VH β¦S tape with the footage of the negotiation. On the street, she stumbles with Jackie and he helps her fighting against the gangsters. When they are escaping in his car, her tape accidentally mixes with other videotapes that Jackie has in a box on the backseat of his car. Jackie goes to his apartment and meets his girlfriend Miki while his nephews "borrow" the tape to watch. Meanwhile Giancarlo's gangsters are looking for the tape and abduct Miki. Jackie's friend Romeo, who is a police detective, chases the gangsters with other policemen while Jackie teams up with Diana and his friend Lakisha to release Miki from Giancarlo. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismredemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatwu shustick fightkarate kickheroismkarate chopbraverychop sockykicked in the stomachstylized violencemartial artistbodyguardkicked in the faceknocked out β¦beaten to deathone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushkung fucombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolfightviolence (See All) |
In 1431, the Kingdom of Ayutthayan conquers the territory of Sukhothai expanding their lands to the East. The noble Lord Siha Decho is betrayed by his Captain, Rajasena, and is murdered together with his wife. However their son Tien is saved by one loyal soldier and left alone in the woods...
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayal |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts masterhand to hand combatstick fightkatanabanditfight to the deathchop sockystylized violencemartial artistone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambush β¦kung fucombatbrawlbattlefistfightflashbackbloodviolencefight (See All) |
Booting lives in a small and peaceful village. One day a sacred Buddha statuette called Ong Bak is stolen from the village by an immoral businessman. It soon becomes the task of a voluntary young man, Boonting (Phanom Yeeram), to track down the thief in Bangkok and reclaim the religious treasure. Al β¦ong the way, Boonting uses his astonishing athleticism and traditional Muay Thai skills to combat his adversaries. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismrobbery |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts tournamentmartial arts masterillegal fistfighthand to hand combatstick fightbroken legfirst partmartial artistkicked in the faceone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsgood versus evil β¦combatbrawlviolencebloodfight (See All) |
After his mother (Henson) accepts a job in China, preteen Dre Park (played by Jaden Smith) is forced to move to the new country. He attempts to befriend others, but loses all of them except for Mei Ying (Han), his new girlfriend, after getting attacked by a bully (Cheng). After almost being killed, β¦he is rescued by his maintenance man, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who does much more than maintenance. When Dre is forced to fight his bully, Cheng, in the upcoming tournament; Mr. Han steps in and teaches him Kung-Fu, and now Dre has to take matters into his own hands. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | friendship |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chineseaction herohusband wife relationship |
Story: | bo staffmartial arts tournamentmartial arts masterhand to hand combatwu shutai chikarate choppunched in the stomachchop sockytournamentkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencekicked in the facemixed martial arts β¦kung fucombatbrawlpunched in the faceface slapfistfightviolencefight (See All) |
It is 1942, America has entered World War II, and sickly but determined Steve Rogers is frustrated at being rejected yet again for military service. Everything changes when Dr. Erskine recruits him for the secret Project Rebirth. Proving his extraordinary courage, wits and conscience, Rogers undergo β¦es the experiment and his weak body is suddenly enhanced into the maximum human potential. When Dr. Erskine is then immediately assassinated by an agent of Nazi Germany's secret HYDRA research department (headed by Johann Schmidt, a.k.a. the Red Skull), Rogers is left as a unique man who is initially misused as a propaganda mascot; however, when his comrades need him, Rogers goes on a successful adventure that truly makes him Captain America, and his war against Schmidt begins. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificemilitarybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Period: | world war two |
Story: | hand to hand combatwar violenceheroismpatriotismpunched in the stomachstealing a carbraverykicked in the stomachfirst partgeneralneck breakingshot in the shoulderkicked in the faceknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogue β¦beaten to deathone against manyone man armymixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fucombatheld at gunpointriflefalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolcharacter name in titlefightbloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificesadismredemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatfight to the deathmercilessnessbraverysocial commentaryrebellionkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencekicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyduelfictional war β¦one man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushgood versus evilcombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titletwo word titlefightflashbackviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | sadismmilitarybetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatstick fightex copstealing a carkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the faceknocked outbeaten to deathone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial artsambushheld at gunpoint β¦falling from heightbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headfistfightpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titleflashbackviolencefight (See All) |
Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keong befriends a neighbor kid and beats up some neighborhood thugs who cause problems at the market. β¦ Meanwhile, one of those petty thugs in the local gang stumbles into a criminal situation way over his head. Blinded by greed, his involvement draws his gang, the kid, Keong, and the whole neighborhood into a deadly crossfire. When the lazy cops fail to successfully resolve matters, Keong takes things into his own hands. Needless to say, much spectacular kung-fu and outrageous action sequences follow.... (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | robberymurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatwooden dummysplit lipcripplestick fightmarketbarbed wirepunched in the stomachstealing a carkicked in the stomachstylized violencemartial artistkicked in the faceknocked outbeaten to death β¦one against manyone man armymixed martial artsambushkung fuheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlswordpunched in the faceshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolbloodviolencefight (See All) |
Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chase β¦d by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionbetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combathit in the throatprofessionalpunched in the stomachbroken legbosskicked in the stomachstylized violencebodyguardkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueone against manyone man armydisarming someonemixed martial arts β¦ambushheld at gunpointbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolcigarette smokingcharacter name in titletwo word titleflashbackfightbloodviolence (See All) |
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Pr β¦incess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. (Read More)
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | betrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatfight to the deathrebellionkicked in the stomachstylized violenceneck breakingshot in the shoulderkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyone man armymixed martial artsambushgood versus evil β¦combatfalling from heightbrawlswordbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcharacter name in titleviolencebloodfight (See All) |
PRIEST, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in d β¦ystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on a quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend, a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. (Read More)
Subgenre: | christ allegorymartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionbetrayalmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatwire furepeated linequitting a jobfascismsocial commentaryhonorkicked in the stomachstylized violenceneck breakingkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathone against manyfictional war β¦one man armyambushgood versus evilkung fucombatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightvoice over narrationtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titleviolenceflashbackbloodfight (See All) |
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Subgenre: | christ allegoryepicmartial arts |
Themes: | self sacrificemilitarymurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | hand to hand combatspitting bloodwar criminalheroismimprisonmentfight to the deathmercilessnesscolonelkicked in the stomachblockbusterfirst partgeneralneck breakingkicked in the facecharacter repeating someone else's dialogue β¦one against manyfictional warone man armyassassinationmixed martial artsgood versus evilcombatfalling from heightbrawlbattlepunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolfightflashbackviolence (See All) |
Trained since childhood to be a lethal killer, Raizo has since turned his back on the Ozunu clan that raised him and now seeks revenge for their heartless murders. Teaming up with Europol investigator Mika, Raizo steadily butchers his enemies while inching ever closer to the long-awaited bloody reun β¦ion with his former master. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | redemptionmurder |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | hand to hand combatmasterkatanatragic herofight to the deathmercilessnessstylized violencemartial artistbeaten to deathone against manyone man armyassassinationmixed martial artsgood versus evilkung fu β¦combatheld at gunpointfalling from heightbrawlswordshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistolcigarette smokingfightbloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
Kevin Chan (aka Jackie) is a Hong-Kong cop, who scores his first big hit by virtually single-handedly capturing and arresting a big drug- lord. Of course, the drug-lord isn't too happy about this, and frames Kevin with the murder of another cop (who happened to be on the take). Kevin has to clear hi β¦s name, whilst keeping himself from getting killed or arrested, and keeping his girlfriend from leaving him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | betrayalmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | action herowarriortough guy |
Story: | martial arts masterhand to hand combatrighteous ragekatanachop sockykicked in the stomachstylized violencefirst partmartial artistbodyguardkicked in the facebeaten to deathone against manyone man armydisarming someone β¦mixed martial artsambushgood versus evilkung fuheld at gunpointbrawlswordpunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathpistoltwo word titlefightviolenceblood (See All) |
When a mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) is imprisoned within the Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army β¦ of elite warriors to confront the unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificeredemptionrobberybetrayalfriendshipmurder |
Locations: | china |
Characters: | chineseaction herowarriortough guy |
Story: | translatorbanditheroismimprisonmenttragic herobraveryinvasionhonorculture clashstylized violencegeneralknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefictional wardisarming someone β¦ambushgood versus evilcombatfalling from heightswordbattleshot in the chestviolence (See All) |