Low Blow (film)
Low Blow | |
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Directed by | Frank Harris |
Produced by | Leo Fong |
Written by | Leo Fong |
Starring |
Leo Fong Cameron Mitchell Troy Donahue Diane Stevenett Akosua Busia Patti Bowling Stack Pierce |
Music by | Steve Amundsen |
Cinematography | Frank Harris |
Edited by | Frank Harris |
Distributed by | Crown International Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Low Blow is a film released in 1986 through Crown International Pictures . It is about a private investigator that goes on the hunt for a girl who has been taken in by a religious cult. He recruits a team to help him in his quest to rescue the girl. It stars Leo Fong, Cameron Mitchell, Troy Donahue, Akosua Busia and Stack Pierce.
Story
A young heiress is in the clutches or a weird religious sect which is based in a rural compound. The cult leader (played by Cameron Mitchell). At his side is a lady called Karma (played by Akosua Busia) who has a vocal prowess. She is also the lover of the leader.[1] Joe Wong (played by Leo Fong) is former policeman,[2][3] who has been hired by her businessman father to bring her back to him safely.[4] He teams up with a group to help him which includes a Vietnam vet and a pro-boxing champ.[5]
Background
The film was directed by Frank Harris. Leo Fong produced the film and Hope Holiday was the associate producer.[6] Leo Fong also wrote the story.[7] The film also features Billy Blanks in his first film role.[8][9]
It was released on Vestron in both Beta and VHS formats in 1986.[10]
Cast
Name | Role |
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Leo Fong | Joe Wong |
Cameron Mitchell | Yarakunda |
Troy Donahue | John Templeton |
Diane Stevenett | Diane |
Akosua Busia | Karma |
Patti Bowling | Karen Templeton |
Stack Pierce | Duke |
Woody Farmer | Fuzzy |
Elaine Hightower | Cody |
Ron Ackerman | Police Chief[11] |
References
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, June 02, 1986 - Movie Review : 'Low Blow' Takes Aim At The Heights Of Silliness - MICHAEL WILMINGTON
- ↑ '80s Action Movies on the Cheap: 284 Low Budget, High Impact Pictures, By Daniel R. Budnik - Page 120, 121
- ↑ The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies, By Bill Palmer, Karen Palmer, Richard Meyers - Page 214 1736
- ↑ Turner Classic Movies - Low Blow(1986), Brief Synopsis
- ↑ Letterboxd - Low Blow 1986 Directed by Frank Harris
- ↑ Screen World, Volume 38 - Page 124
- ↑ Chicago Reader - Low Blow
- ↑ IMDb - Billy Blanks
- ↑ Explosive Action, Thursday, August 19, 2010 - Low Blow (1986)
- ↑ Billboard, December 6, 1986 - Page 47 Video Retailing, New Releases, HOME VIDEO
- ↑ TV Guide - Low Blow