- HD 1080
- Runtime: 92m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: South Africa, United States of America
- Director: Frans Nel
- Stars: John Barrett, Keith Vitali, Terry Norton, Brad Morris, Ted Le Plat
- keywords: martial arts, beach, sports, competition, journalism, fighter, training, relationship problems, alcoholism, jail, dojo, kickboxing, courtroom, gym, montage, teaching, loose cannon, emotional vulnerability, arrogance, musclemen, fear of losing, pressure from the press, egotism
- Production_studio: Global Pictures, Distant Horizon, The Cannon Group
- The American Kickboxer is featured in the top rankings of 1991
- #97 in Top Action Movies of 1991
Kickboxing champion B.J. is jailed for an accidental murder thanks to the testimony of his arch-nemesis Denard. A year later, B.J. is released and then challenged by Denard for $100,000. Will B.J. accept and get even with Denard?