Film
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
2026 · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Cast
J.W. Fails
Self
Kurt McKinney
Self
Scott Adkins
Self
Ng See-Yuen
Self
Keith W. Strandberg
Self
Matthias Hues
Self
Cynthia Rothrock
Self
Dale Jacoby
Self
Paul Gilreath
Self
Michel Qissi
Self
Peter Cunningham
Self
Sam Firstenberg
Self
Ruckins McKinley
Self
Rosalyn McKinley
Self
Ross Boyask
Self
Daniel Schröckert
Self
Crew
- Oliver HarperDirector
- Christopher StrattonDirector · Editor
- Sean David LoweProducer
Details
- Release date
- January 24, 2026
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Genres
- Documentary
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