TRAILERS First Teaser Trailer for Throwback Martial Arts Movie ‘The Last Kumite’ by Alex Billington December 11, 2023 Source: YouTube “It’s time!” Capelight Pictures has unveiled a first look teaser for an upcoming 80s / 90s throwback movie called , directed by filmmaker Ross W. Clarkson. This indie project has been funded on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo, being readied for release in 2024. It’s going direct-to-VOD in the spring. The Last Kumite The Last Kumite is a new spin on the great martial arts films of the 80s & 90s that are still loved amongst action film fans as much today as they were decades ago. The filmmakers describe it as “a new take on the tournament movie inspired by the likes of Bloodsport , Kickboxer and No Retreat No Surrender .” Following a martial arts fighter who discovers other martial artists have also been “forced to fight to save their loved ones.” Starring newcomer Mathis Landwehr as Michael in the lead role, with a massive throwback cast including Cynthia Rothrock , Michel Qissi , Matthias Hues , Richard Norton , Kurt McKinney , Billy Blanks , Abdel Qissi , David Yeung , and David Kurzhal . They even got the original Bloodsport & Kickboxer composer, Paul Hertzog , to come out of retirement to score this new movie as well. Have a look. Here’s the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for Ross W. Clarkson’s , direct from YouTube: The Last Kumite “One last kumite, one final battle – for the life of his daughter.” The Last Kumite is an action packed old school martial arts fighting movie in the style of 80’s and 90’s classics like Bloodsport, Kickboxer and No Retreat, No Surrender. It follows Michael Rivers, a skilled martial artist and is forced to fight in an illegal fighting tournament in order to save his daughter. Along his journey he discovers other martial artists have also been forced to fight to save their loved ones. The Last Kumite is directed by American filmmaker / cinematographer Ross W. Clarkson , also director of the films Vixen , General Commander , Captured , and cinematographer work on other films including Payment in Blood, Ninja, Undisputed 3: Redemption, Bangkok Rush , and more. The screenplay is written by Ross W. Clarkson and Sean David Lowe. Produced by Wayne A. Graves. Funded with support on Kickstarter & Indiegogo. Capelight Pictures will debut The Last Kumite sometime in early 2024 – no release date is set yet. Stay tuned for more. First impression? Any fun? FEATURED POSTS FOLLOW FS HERE our feed or daily newsletter: Follow Alex’s main account on Bluesky: only the latest updates – follow on X: Add our posts to your Feedly › click here Get all the news sent on Telegram LATEST TO WATCH
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