Martial Outlaw
Martial Outlaw

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Martial Outlaw

1993
Movie
89 min
English

A DEA agent and his brother, a Los Angeles cop, battle the Russian mafia.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Steve CohenGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Undercover DEA agent Tommy Lee is a master of martial arts, trained by his father. When his father is murdered by a ruthless drug cartel led by the elusive "Uncle"", Tommy goes rogue to seek revenge. He teams up with a former police detective and a mysterious woman to infiltrate the cartel and bring its leaders to justice, using his formidable fighting skills.

Critical Reception

Martial Outlaw was a direct-to-video release that received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, primarily focusing on its generic plot and uneven pacing. However, fans of 90s martial arts action films often found enjoyment in its fight sequences and the lead performance by Jeff Speakman.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features several well-choreographed martial arts sequences that will appeal to genre fans.

  • The plot is considered derivative and lacks originality, borrowing heavily from other action films.

  • Performances are generally seen as adequate for the genre, but not particularly standout.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the action as a positive aspect while criticizing the predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

Jeff Speakman, known for his Kenpo karate skills, performed many of his own stunts and choreographed a significant portion of the fight scenes.

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