Bloodsport

Bloodsport is a 1988 American martial arts sports drama film directed by Newt Arnold, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roy Chiao, Donald Gibb and Leah Ayres. The film is based on the claimed adventures of Frank Dux. The film performed well at the box office, grossing $11,806,119 domestically on a budget of $1,100,000, a 1,073% return on cost. Bloodsport became one of Jean Claude Van Damme's first starring films and showcased his athletic abilities. On display are numerous physical feats such as his trademark helicopter-style, jump spinning heel kicks, and Van Damme's ability to perform a complete split. Bloodsport tells the story of Canadian Frank Dux (Jean Claude Van Damme), trained from his youth in the ways of Ninjutsu by a Japanese...