Tong Po. The actor who played this role in the American action movie "Kickboxer"

A well-known action film called "Kickboxer", which appeared in 1989, has gained immense popularity among those who were fond of martial arts. The youth of the 90s simply admired the actors who appeared in this film: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michelle Kissi and others. The audience watched the tense plot, exciting adventures of the main characters, as well as the bright fighting scenes with which the insurgent was filled. It's no wonder that the remake of this popular film has finally appeared. The plot will remain the same, and the cast will change, of course. In the new film, the role of a fighter named Tong Po will play another actor, as well as other characters in the action movie of 2016 will be played by new actors. But Jean-Claude Van Damme viewers will again be able to see in this picture.

But only now he does not play the main character Kurt Sloan, but his mentor - the master Durant.

Description of the plot

The plot of the new action movie completely corresponds to the plot of the movie "Kickboxer", so every fan well knows the story of the two brothers Kurt and Eric Sloans. These two from the very childhood zealously engaged in sports, literally grew up in the hall. His older brother, Eric, managed to make a brilliant career, he even got the championship belt. One day Eric Sloan decides to go to Hong Kong to fight there with the most powerful fighter - a Thai boxer named Tong Po (the actor in the new film is Dave Batista). On the eve of this battle, Kurt, the younger brother of the champion, accidentally witnessed an incredible force of the enemy. Kurt shocked how powerful and powerful was Tong Po (actor Michelle Kissi - in the action movie of 1889), and he persuades Eric to give up the fight. But the brother is sure that he can win. However, he was severely beaten by the mighty Tong Po, he did not even stop the fight on demand. He made Eric disabled for life. Kurt Sloane after such misfortune decides to punish the Thai boxer and avenge his elder brother. He managed to find a mentor, an old master of Thai boxing (in the old film it was the teacher Zian Chao, in the remake - master Durant). After such a serious preparation, Kurt was ready for a hard fight with Tong Po. But the enemy saw Sloan as a strong rival, and therefore decided to make him lose. Despite all the difficulties, obstacles and tricks, Kurt comes out of the duel winner.

The cast of the Kikbokser (1989)

The main role of boxer Kurt Sloan in the action movie of 1989 was performed by the famous actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. Sloan's opponent and his main enemy was played by Van Damme's friend, actor and stuntman Michelle Kissy. The actor who played Tong Po was well acquainted with Thai boxing, so all fights looked very professional. Also in the film were actors such as Dennis Alexiko (Eric Sloan), Dennis Chan (Zian Chau), Steve Lee (Freddie Lee), Richard Foo (Tao Lin), Rochelle Ashana and others.

The new Kickboxer. Film, actors

Tong Po, we'll start with this character, in the new action movie appear before the audience all the same killer and enemy of the Sloan brothers. His role is now performed by an American bodybuilder, wrestler, fighter and actor Dave Batista.

Kurt Sloan plays in the action movie Alain Mussi, and the role of his mentor, master Durant, as mentioned above, went to Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the role of Eric Sloan, the audience will see Darren Shahlavi. In the cast of the second "Kickboxer" were: Matthew Ziff, Sarah Malakul Lane, TJ Storm and others. It should be noted that in the picture there is an impressive number of former UFC world champions. This is Gina Carrano, Kane Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum and the great George Saint-Pierre. So the composition is athletic, professional, which inspires great respect and causes considerable interest in the shown battles in the ring. Everything looks very natural.

About actor Michel Kissi (Tong Po)

The American actor, screenwriter, director and stuntman of Moroccan origin Michel Kissi was fortuitously lucky to star in the role of Tong Po ("Kickboxer" - 1989). His real name is Mohammed Kissi, and he received the nickname Tong Po, as his character in the film. Kissy has been keen on boxing since childhood. Being older, he met the same young Van Damme, who was engaged in karate. The guys made friends, they even had one dream - they wanted to act in action movies and become real movie stars. In the early 80's Michelle Kissy and Jean Claude went to conquer Hollywood. Their first overall successful film, in which friends were made, was "Bloody sport."

As for the second militant, where the audience saw these two actors again, Tong Po's role as an actor-kickboxer Michelle Kissy got because he suited the criteria of the creators of the picture. They were looking for a tall guy with an oriental appearance who would be engaged in Thai boxing. But in the credits, Kissy still did not appear, for some accident they indicated that Tong Po played himself. Perhaps, hence the nickname of Michelle Kissy.

Dave Batista - another Tong Po

Dave Batista got fame by acting in WWE wrestling federation . He is a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. He has many titles, one of which is the world title in heavyweight. Since 2006, Dave begins acting in films, where he plays mostly wrestlers, big fighters. This type was also needed for the role of Tong Po, actor Dave Batista perfectly coped with the task.