
No Retreat, No Surrender(1986)
“Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.”
Overview
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
Director
Corey Yuen
Studio
New World Pictures
Revenue
$5M
Cast

Kurt McKinney
as Jason Stillwell

Jean-Claude Van Damme
as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"

J.W. Fails
as R.J. Madison

Kathie Sileno
as Kelly Reilly

Kim Tae-Jeong
as Sensei Lee

Kent Lipham
as Scott
Ron Pohnel
as Ian Reilly

Dale Jacoby
as Dean Ramsey
Peter Cunningham
as Frank Peters
Timothy D. Baker
as Tom Stillwell
Gloria Marziano
as Mrs. Stillwell
Joe Verroca
as New York Agent
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
New World Pictures • Seasonal Film Corporation
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Where can I watch No Retreat, No Surrender?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for No Retreat, No Surrender (1986).
What is No Retreat, No Surrender about?▼
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.
Who directed No Retreat, No Surrender?▼
No Retreat, No Surrender was directed by Corey Yuen and released in 1986. It is a action, comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?▼
No Retreat, No Surrender has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in No Retreat, No Surrender?▼
The cast of No Retreat, No Surrender includes Kurt McKinney as Jason Stillwell, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian", J.W. Fails as R.J. Madison, Kathie Sileno as Kelly Reilly, Kim Tae-Jeong as Sensei Lee and more.
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