Tong Po. The actor who played this role in the American action movie "Kickboxer"

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The famous action movie called "Kickboxer", which appeared in 1989, gained immense popularity among those who were fond of martial arts. The youth of the 90s simply admired the actors who starred in this film: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michel Kissi and others. The audience followed the tense plot, the exciting adventures of the main characters, as well as the vivid battle scenes that filled the action movie. It's no surprise that a remake of this popular film has finally arrived. The plot will remain the same, but the cast, of course, will change. In the new film, the role of a fighter named Tong Po will be played by a different actor, as well as other characters in the 2016 action movie will be played by new actors. But Jean-Claude Van Damme, the audience will again be able to see in this picture.

Except now he is not playing the main character Kurt Sloan, but his mentor, Master Duran.

Plot description

The plot of the new action movie is fully consistent with the plot of the movie "Kickboxer", so every fan knows the story welltwo brothers Kurt and Eric Sloane. These two have been diligently involved in sports since childhood, literally grew up in the gym. The older brother, Eric, managed to make a brilliant career, he even received a championship belt. One day, Eric Sloan decides to go to Hong Kong to fight there with the strongest fighter - a Thai boxer named Tong Po (actor in the new film - Dave Bautista). On the eve of this fight, Kurt, the younger brother of the champion, accidentally witnessed the incredible strength of the enemy. Kurt is shocked by how powerful and strong Tong Po turned out to be (actor Michel Kissi - in the action movie of 1889), and he persuades Eric to refuse the duel. But the brother is sure that he can win. However, he was severely beaten by the mighty Tong Po, who did not even stop the fight on demand. He made Eric disabled for life. Kurt Sloan, after such a misfortune, decides to punish the Thai boxer and avenge his older brother. He managed to find a mentor, an old Muay Thai master (in the old film it was the teacher Zian Chao, in the remake it was Master Duran). After such a serious preparation, Kurt was ready for a difficult fight with Tong Po. But the opponent saw that Sloane was a strong contender and therefore decided to make him lose. Despite all the difficulties, obstacles and tricks, Kurt emerges victorious from the fight.

The cast of the action movie "Kickboxer" (1989)

The main role of boxer Kurt Sloan in the 1989 action movie was played by the famous actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. Sloan's opponent and his main enemy was played by a friendVan Damme, actor and stuntman Michel Kissy. The actor who played Tong Po was very familiar with Thai boxing, so all the fights looked very professional. Actors such as Dennis Alexio (Eric Sloan), Dennis Chan (Zian Chau), Steve Lee (Freddie Lee), Richard Foo (Tao Lin), Rochelle Ashana and others also starred in the film.

New "Kickboxer". Film, actors

Tong Po, let's start with this character, in the new action movie will appear before the audience as the same killer and enemy of the Sloan brothers. His role is now played by American bodybuilder, wrestler, fighter and actor Dave Bautista.

Kurt Sloan is played in the action movie by Alain Moussy, and the role of his mentor, Master Durand, as mentioned above, went to Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the role of Eric Sloan, the audience will see Darren Shahlavi. The cast of the second "Kickboxer" included: Matthew Ziff, Sarah Malakul Lane, TJ Storm and others. It should be noted that in the picture there is an impressive number of former UFC world champions. These are Gina Carrano, Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum and the great Georges St-Pierre. So the composition is sporty, professional, which inspires great respect and causes considerable interest in the battles shown in the ring. Everything looks very natural.

About actor Michel Qissi (Tong Po)

American actor, screenwriter, director and stuntman of Moroccan descent Michel Kissy was lucky enough to star in the role of Tong Po ("Kickboxer" - 1989). His real name is Mohammed Qissi, and he received the nickname Tong Po, as hismovie character. Kissy has been an enthusiastic boxer since childhood. Being older, he met the same young Van Damme, who was engaged in karate. The guys became friends, they even had one dream - they wanted to act in action films and become real movie stars. In the early 80s, Michel Kissy and Jean Claude went to conquer Hollywood. Their first mutually successful film, in which they starred as friends, was "Bloodsport".

As for the second action movie, where the audience again saw these two actors, the role of Tong Po was given to kickboxer Michel Qissi because he fit the criteria of the filmmakers. They were looking for a tall guy with an oriental appearance who would practice Thai boxing. But in the credits, Kissy still did not appear, by some chance they indicated that Tong Po played himself. Perhaps that's where Michel Kissy's nickname comes from.

Dave Bautista is another Tong Po

Dave Bautista is known for being a member of the WWE wrestling federation. He is a professional bodybuilder, wrestler and mixed martial artist. He has many titles, one of which is the world heavyweight title. Since 2006, Dave began acting in films, where he plays mainly wrestlers, big fighters. This type was also needed for the role of Tong Po, actor Dave Bautista did an excellent job with the task.