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Fight to Survive: The Legacy of Bloodsport

Fight to Survive: The Legacy of Bloodsport

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the rise of Jean Claude Van Damme as an action star, how the film inspired kids and teenagers to train in martial arts, the influence of the films score, how it impacted the VHS generation and was one of the last successful features produced by Cannon Films.

Directed by Oliver Harper

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