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L.A. Streetfighters (1985)
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Original name: Los Angeles Streetfighter
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: South Korea, USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Tony is the new kid at school. He befriend gang leader Young, whose top rival is Chan. Tony is also dating Chan's sister, Lily. When Young and Tony are hired as personal security, they head to a private party run by a drug dealer. When Young steals the money from the dealer, two hitmen arrive and torture his gang. Young must fight them off but also face the wrath of Chan. Tony must help his new friend before it's too late.
Style:
bloody, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, surprise ending, cult film
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
ninja, martial arts, fight scenes, school, gang, hitman, gangsters, teenage life, rivalry, drug dealing, against the odds, criminal heroes, sex, mafia, dancing, combat, fight, kung fu, prostitute, money, violence, student, female nudity, warrior, tough guy ...
Time:
80s
Place:
los angeles
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Duration: 92 min.
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Genre: Action, Drama, Sport
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Duration: 100 min.
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Duration: 87 min.
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Story:
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Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
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