The King of the Kickboxers (1990)

In the gritty underbelly of New York City, a dynamic cop, Jake Donahue, quells crime with his unconventional yet effective methods. His life takes a dramatic turn when Interpol requests his assistance in dismantling a ruthless snuff film ring in Thailand, whose horrifying footage reveals a chilling truth: the star of these gruesome films is none other than Khan, a monstrous titan of muscle and deadly martial arts prowess. Haunted by a tragic past, Jake recognizes Khan as the merciless brute who extinguished the life of his older brother, Sean, a celebrated heavyweight kickboxing champion. Despite Sean's prowess, he fell victim to Khan's brutal, lightning-fast, three-kick combo. A young Jake bore witness to this atrocity, fueling a burning desire for revenge that has smoldered within him ever since. Reluctantly, Jake embarks on a perilous journey to Thailand in pursuit of justice. He quickly learns that defeating Khan will require more than courage and determination; it will require the elevation of his fighting skills to a level he has never reached. Enter Prang, a reclusive hermit known for his supreme kicking ability, the only man who has ever come close to defeating Khan. Initially, Prang resists teaching Jake, fearing that his quest is driven purely by vengeance. However, realizing the monstrous Khan's misuse of martial arts for the creation of snuff films, Prang agrees to train Jake. Through a grueling regimen of physically and mentally challenging trials, Jake evolves into a formidable contender, mastering even the infamous three-kick combo that led to his brother's demise. Meanwhile, as Molly, an innocent aspiring model becomes ensnared in Khan's cruel world, Jake and Prang find themselves as the only bastions against Khan's reign of terror. With revenge, honor, and lives at stake, they must dismantle the snuff film ring and put an end to Khan's brutal legacy once and for all. "The King of the Kickboxers" is a thrilling journey through a world of martial arts, revenge, and redemption, where the fight for justice becomes a fight for survival.

The King of the Kickboxers is an action movie featuring Loren Avedon and directed by Lucas Lowe.

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