RING OF FIRE (1991)

MORGAN'S RATING

An action-packed drama in the tradition of full contact martial arts spectaculars like Bloodsport and Kickboxer. The beauty and the tradition of L.A.'s Chinatown are disrupted by the cross-town rivalry between two kickboxing clubs as teh competitive sport is catapulted from the ring of a gymnasium into a ring of fire. Johnny and Brad fight to win the honor of their families and the love of a woman.

Don 'The Dragon' Wilson (Johnny Wu), Maria Ford (Julie), Vince Murdocco (Chuck), Dale Jacoby (Brad), Steven Vincent Leigh (Terry Woo), Michael Delano (Lopez), Eric Lee (Kwong), Jane Chung (Aunt Mei), Shirley Spiegler Jacobs (Gradma), Maria Merrifield (Wendy), Gary Daniels (Bud), Michael Jai White, Shaun Shimoda (Cho), Ron Yuan (Li), Lisa Saxton (Linda), Diana Phipps (Nurse), Joan Blair (Old Woman), Tommy Bull, Argo, Kjell Hagan, Adir A. Halo, Thom Haste, Harold Hazeldine, Ian Jacklin, David Lea, Paul Martinez, Al Nisman, Donald Noll, Robert W. Nuth, Todd T. Rodger, Jimmy Smith, Jeff Symes, Kevin R. Young (Surfer Gang), Richard P. Lara, Art Camacho, Chang U. Choe, Kelly Hirano, Rod Kei, Kisu, Val Lap Linh, Cameron Loong, Loong Douglas, Rae Manzon, Roman Neri, Joe Portillo, Eddie Quon, Michael Lee Rogers (Asian Gang), Gerald Okamura, Stan Longinidis (Terry Wu's Opponant, uncredited).

A ONE-MAN ARMY AGAINST EVIL.

FACTS

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

RELEASE DATE: 1991 (USA) (VIDEO PREMIERE) - Followed by two sequels: Ring of Fire II: Blood and Steel (1993) and Ring of Fire 3: Lion Strike (1994).

DIRECTOR: Richard W. Munchkin (Ring of Fire II). WRITERS: Jake Jacobs, RIchard W. Munchkin and Steve Tymon. PRODUCERS: Joseph Merhi and Richard Pepin. ORIGINAL MUSIC: John Gonzales. DISTRIBUTOR: Imperial.