Factual error: In a flashback to his youth, one of the bullies is wearing a Bartles and James T-shirt, which is a product that didn't exist in the early 70's.
Bloodsport (1988)
Plot summary
Directed by: Newt Arnold
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Norman Burton, Leah Ayres, Donald Gibb
A fighting tournament is held ever 5 years to see who is the best fighter in the world. Fighters from all over, come to the tournament to prove their skills in the ring. Frank Dux, an Army Captain enters the Kumite, in honor of his Master, who taught him the ways of the ninja.
More mistakes in Bloodsport
Victor: I'm Lin. You Jackson? You look like a Jackson. That must make you Frank Ducks.
Frank Dux: No, it's DUX.
Victor: Oh, right, like put up your dukes.
Trivia: Bolo Yeung's (Chong Li) line "brick not hit back" is similar to Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" line of "boards don't hit back." Bolo Yeung was also in "Enter the Dragon" (as Yang Sze).
More questions & answers from Bloodsport
Answer: In the Kumite contact with the referee is apparently not illegal.
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