The edition of the 1986 martial arts classic No Retreat, No Surrender is widely regarded by modern audiences as a "cult classic" that thrives on its intense 80s charm, despite being heavily panned by critics upon its initial release. Film Summary
The story follows Jason Stillwell (Kurt McKinney), a young karate student and devoted Bruce Lee fan who moves to Seattle after his father’s dojo is taken over by a crime syndicate. Struggling against local bullies, Jason is eventually visited and trained by the to prepare for a final showdown against the syndicate’s top fighter, Ivan (played by a then-unknown Jean-Claude Van Damme ). Critical & Audience Reception No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) - IMDb No Retreat - No Surrender [FS]