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The Fighter (1989)
Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
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Ryan Travers has just been released from a prison in Bangkok, Thailand, after serving a five-year sentence for murder. His parents, running an antique shop in the area while waiting for their son to be released, are killed in an explosion perpetrated by the local mob after refusing to pay protection money. Ryan's news go from bad to worse when he learns his sister Katie is seriously ill and will need an operation. With only a dead end job at a construction site after his release, Ryan learns about a local underground fight ring and decides to enter to raise the money for his sister's medical fees and search vengeance.
Rating:NR
Genre:Action, Drama
Written By:Noah Blough
In Theaters:6/2/1989
Box Office:
Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:Walanar Group, Carl-Phil Productions
Cast
Anthony Maharaj
Director
Richard Norton
Ryan Travers
Benny Urquidez
Jet - Undefeated World Kickboxing Champion
Glenn Ruehland
Zach
Erica Van Wagener
Katie Travers
Franco Guerrero
Chai Wat
Ramon D'Salva
Pinai
Angel Confiado
Quan
Gerald McCoy
Mr. Travers
Helen McNeely
Mrs. Travers
Graham Monro
Shipyard Manager
Ursula Marquez
Doctor
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