Bloodsport 2

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Bloodsport 2 is the sequel to the hit 1988 film Bloodsport, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. This sequel was released direct-to-video in 1996 under the title Bloodsport 2: The Next Kumite and starred Daniel Bernhardt, who reprised the role in two following sequels.

1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Sequels & original
4 Trivia
5 External links

[edit] Plot

After thief Alex Cardo (Daniel Bernhardt) gets caught while stealing an ancient katana in East Asia, he soon finds himself imprisoned and beaten. One of the guards, Demien (Ong Soo Han), is particularly upset by Alex appearance and tortures him whenever he gets the opportunity. Alex finds one friend and mentor in the jailhouse, Master Sun (James Hong), who teaches him a superior fighting style called "Iron Hand". When a "best of the best kumite" is to take place, Demien gets an invitation. Now Master Sun and Alex need to find a way to let Alex take part in the kumite, too.

[edit] Cast

Daniel Bernhardt - Alex Cardo
James Hong - Master Sun
Ong Soo Han - Demien
Pat Morita - David Leung
Donald Gibb - Ray 'Tiny' Jackson
Lori Lynn Dickerson - Janine Elson
Philip Tan - John
Nicholas Hill - Sergio DeSilva
Ron Hall - Cliff
Master Hee Il Cho - Head Judge
Lisa McCullough - Kim Campbell
Chuay - Chien
Steve Martinex - Head Referee
Jeff Wolfe - Flash
Cliff Bernhardt - Len
Nils Allen Stewart - Gorilla
Eric Lee - Seng
Kevin Chong - Sun's Student

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[edit] Trivia

Donald Gibb also appeared in the first Bloodsport movie as Ray Jackson. He is the only returning character from the first film to second film.
Daniel Bernhardt's picture on the cover of the DVD/VHS box looks very much like Jean-Claude Van Damme, leading some to think that Van Damme was in the film.
James Hong appears in both Bloodsport 2 and Bloodsport 3. He also appeared in the hit comedy/action film Big Trouble in Little China as David Lo Pan.
Pat Morita appears in both Bloodsport 2 and Bloodsport 3 as David Leung. Morita is best remembered for playing Mr. Myagi in The Karate Kid film series.
Canadian novelist Kevin Chong had a minor role in this film as Sun's student