The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do. Number 2 of 3 in its series by score.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic30/100
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
655 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul GilreathOriginal Music Composer
- Corey YuenDirector
- Keith W. StrandbergScreenplay
- Frank HarrisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kurt McKinneyJason Stillwell
- Jean-Claude Van DammeIvan Kraschinsky "The Russian"
- J.W. FailsR.J. Madison
- Kathie SilenoKelly Reilly
- Kim Tae-JeongSensei Lee
- Kent LiphamScott
- Ron PohnelIan Reilly
- Dale JacobyDean Ramsey
- Peter CunninghamFrank Peters
- Timothy D. BakerTom Stillwell
- Gloria MarzianoMrs. Stillwell
- Joe VerrocaNew York Agent
