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No Retreat, No Surrender

“Tonight, He either fights for his life or he'll be running for the rest of it.”

★ 6.3(639)19861h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Corey Yuen
Release date: 1986-05-02
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $4,662,137
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: New World Pictures
Part of: No Retreat, No Surrender Collection

No Retreat, No Surrender — trailer

About No Retreat, No Surrender

No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Corey Yuen, starring Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme and J.W. Fails. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 639 viewers. Below you can see where to watch No Retreat, No Surrender in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

Cast

Kurt McKinney

Jason Stillwell

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Ivan Kraschinsky "The Russian"

J.W. Fails

R.J. Madison

Kathie Sileno

Kelly Reilly

Kim Tae-Jeong

Sensei Lee

Kent Lipham

Scott

Ron Pohnel

Ian Reilly

Dale Jacoby

Dean Ramsey

Peter Cunningham

Frank Peters

Timothy D. Baker

Tom Stillwell

Gloria Marziano

Mrs. Stillwell

Joe Verroca

New York Agent

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch No Retreat, No Surrender in New Zealand?+

No Retreat, No Surrender is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is No Retreat, No Surrender on Netflix?+

No Retreat, No Surrender is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is No Retreat, No Surrender?+

No Retreat, No Surrender has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in No Retreat, No Surrender?+

No Retreat, No Surrender stars Kurt McKinney, Jean-Claude Van Damme, J.W. Fails, Kathie Sileno and Kim Tae-Jeong.

When did No Retreat, No Surrender come out?+

No Retreat, No Surrender is a 1986 movie directed by Corey Yuen.

What genre is No Retreat, No Surrender?+

No Retreat, No Surrender is Action, Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed No Retreat, No Surrender?+

No Retreat, No Surrender was directed by Corey Yuen.