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The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

MOVIE • 2026

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender

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Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

TMDB ★ 4.0/5Votes: 1
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Top Cast

J.W. Fails

J.W. Fails

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Kurt McKinney

Kurt McKinney

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Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

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Ng See-yuen

Ng See-yuen

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Keith W. Strandberg

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Matthias Hues

Matthias Hues

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Cynthia Rothrock

Cynthia Rothrock

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Dale Jacoby

Dale Jacoby

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Paul Gilreath

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Michel Qissi

Michel Qissi

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Peter Cunningham

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Sam Firstenberg

Sam Firstenberg

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Ruckins McKinley

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Rosalyn McKinley

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Theatrical release date: January 24, 2026

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Release

January 24, 2026

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Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

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