Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover
Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover

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Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover

1993
Movie
98 min
English

Kris and Preston team up once again to take on powerful gangster Buntao. But Buntao has problems of his own, dealing with Dazo, another gangster who is on a steady rise to power...

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Juan Piquer SimónGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

After the events of the first film, a martial arts expert seeks revenge on a corrupt politician and a dangerous drug lord who were responsible for his mentor's death. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of violence and betrayal to bring them to justice. The film culminates in a series of intense fight sequences as he confronts his enemies.

Critical Reception

Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover is a low-budget action film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is primarily known for its martial arts sequences, featuring Billy Blanks. Audience reception is generally for fans of direct-to-video action films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features energetic, if sometimes unpolished, martial arts choreography.

  • The plot is straightforward and serves primarily as a vehicle for action.

  • Notable for its casting of martial artist Billy Blanks and former Watergate figure G. Gordon Liddy.

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Fun Fact

Despite being the sequel, the film underwent significant cast and crew changes from its predecessor, with G. Gordon Liddy being the only actor to reprise his role.

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