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Balance of Power (1996)

Movie ★ 5.9 92 min

Action Thriller

A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. Then when one of his students is gunned down in the street by the gang, he swears revenge. Meanwhile the gang leader is setting up a death match between the best fighters and is forcing a former trainer to find a new champion by threatening his granddaughter.

Rick Bennett Writer Rick Bennett Director Phillip M. Good Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 1996
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0115618
Language
Studio
Complete Entertainment, Amsell Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Billy Blanks Billy Blanks Niko Mako Mako Todo Matsumoto Lisa Yamanaka Lisa Yamanaka Jasmine Matsumoto Denis Akiyama Denis Akiyama Hastishita James Lew James Lew Shinji Takamura Adrian Hough Adrian Hough Slater Lawrence Nakamura Monk #1 Peter Schindelhauer Monk #2 Adam Bonneau Billy Scott Simon Kim Simon Kim Tabata Phil Chiu Bodyguard #2

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Frequently asked questions

What is Balance of Power about?
A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. Then when one of his students is gunned down in the street by the gang, he swears revenge. Meanwhile the gang leader is setting up a death match between the best fighters and is forcing a former trainer to find a new champion by threatening his granddaughter.
Who directed Balance of Power?
Balance of Power was directed by Rick Bennett.
Who stars in Balance of Power?
Balance of Power stars Billy Blanks, Mako, Lisa Yamanaka, Denis Akiyama.
When was Balance of Power released?
Balance of Power is a 1996 action, thriller film.
Where can I watch Balance of Power?
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