Best of the Best (1989)

Eric Roberts (Academy Award® Nominee Best Actor in a supporting Role Runaway Train 1985 National Security TV's "Less Than Perfect") Philip Rhee Christopher Penn (Starsky and Hutch Reservoir Dogs) John Dye and David Agresta play five young men who are selected as members of the U.S. National Karate Team. Each teammate has his own reason for competing. However they soon discover that in order to function as a team they must pit aside their differences and learn to depend upon each other. James Earl Jones (Academy Award® Nominee Best Actor The Great White Hope 1970 Field of Dreams Hunt for Red October) is their unorthodox coach and Sally Kirkland (Anna The Sting The Way We Were A Star I Born) their trainer teach them that winning is not a sometime thing- it's an all-time thing. Together they enter an exhausting training period that puts their mental and physical skills to the ultimate endurance test. After three months of grueling workouts and personal conflicts they are ready to face the highly skilled Korean team and become true champions. In an unexpected and climactic ending these men come to understand what it takes to be the BEST OF THE BEST.System Requirements:Running Time: 97 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396064751 Manufacturer No: 06475 Product Description

Enjoy

This movie was one of the best martial arts movies I have seen. I enjoy watching because I laugh at parts but also can watch with my dad. I recommed this to everyone. July 7, 2008

One of the best films for martial arts fans ever

I first saw this movie when it was a new release on video and loved it. I even purchased a copy of the movie second hand when the video store had a sale. but when the tape wore out and eventually no longer viewable i almost cried. Now i found the DVD on Amazon, All happy again. great fight scenes and even pulls on a few heart strings. Great Movie. April 1, 2008

Two thumbs down

One of the most ridiculous, unrealistic martial arts movie ever made.
Just look attentively at Eric Robert's stance in the ring. And that idiotic cowboy hat that Chris Penn wearing and sobbing:"What are you counting them for?" after losing the breaking match. Yeah! This is as close to reality as it can be. And the crowd at the bar rooting for the American karate team? Give me a break! Phillip Rhee and the Korean team are the only people who make any sense as far as martial arts in this movie.
Best of the best? No! Worst of the worst!
You want real action? Watch ISKA Strike Force K1. May 21, 2007

Good classic martial art

If you don't like to always see fake martial arts movies then 'the best of the best' is a good choice to see some real life like fighting techniques, as three of the Korean Martial arts contenders are actually real life champions. Not that violent so you can watc it with your family May 15, 2007

Winners in attitude and actions

Loved the movies action and morals. Winning means giving YOUR best, not for the recognition or glory but for your own strengths. They all are winners. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! May 12, 2007

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