Bloodsport (1988)

Matte! Victory!

During the final match, after being blinded with quicklime, Frank (Jean-Claude Van Damme) makes an incredible comeback to overcome his visual handicap to defeat Chong Li, and forces him to yell out “matte.”

Directed by Newt Arnold.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1988 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Warrior
  • character-type: Rival
  • character-type: Good Guy
  • character-type: Tough Guy
  • character-type: Bad Guy
  • character-type: Fighter
  • action: Grunt
  • action: Cheer
  • action: Surrender
  • action: Shout
  • action: Kick
  • action: Punch
  • action: Yell
  • action: Jump
  • action: Fight
  • action: Stagger
  • editors-choice: Fight Scenes
  • editors-choice: Showdowns
  • editors-choice: So Bad It's Good
  • primary-genre: Sports and Fitness
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Sports Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Sports Stories
  • secondary-genre: Martial Arts
  • secondary-genre: Action & Adventure
  • mood: Tuff
  • mood: Campy
  • mood: Exciting
  • mood: Violent
  • prop: Bandana
  • setting: Boxing Ring
  • theme: Victory
  • theme: Mercy
  • theme: Determination
  • theme: Rivalry
  • theme: Adversity
  • theme: Strength
  • theme: Competition
  • theme: Empowerment
  • actor: Bolo Yeung
  • actor: Ken Siu
  • actor: Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • actor: Norman Burton
  • actor: Leah Ayres
  • actor: Forest Whitaker
  • director: Newt Arnold
  • producer: Mark DiSalle
  • producer: Menahem Golan
  • producer: Yoram Globus
  • cinematographer: David Worth
  • composer: Paul Hertzog
  • editor: Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • production-designer: David Searl
  • role-name: Chong Li
  • role-name: Helmer
  • role-name: Janice Kent
  • role-name: Rawlins
  • role-name: Victor Lin
  • role-name: Frank Dux
  • screenwriter: Mel Friedman
  • screenwriter: Sheldon Lettich
  • screenwriter: Christopher Cosby
  • year: 1988
  • studio: MGM

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