Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- aggressive
- heightened
- earnest
- martial arts movie night
- cult action marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Alex Cardo must fight through the Kumite to face the feared Beast.
Alex seeks vengeance against Duvalier after the murder of Master Sun, his teacher and spiritual father.
The film centers on fistfights, tournament combat, warrior training, and Alex's climactic battle with the Beast.
The shaman Makato the Judge teaches Alex to channel energy through his mind and body before the decisive fight.
Films like Bloodsport III, and why
Bloodsport
shared martial arts tournament structure, revenge motive, underground fighting, and heightened action tone
Bloodsport II
shared Kumite mythology, disciplined fighter protagonist, mentor guidance, and revenge-driven combat
The Quest
shared tournament fighting, martial arts spectacle, personal honor, and stylized action heroics
Best of the Best
shared underground combat tournament, vengeance narrative, and physically driven action storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Alan Mehrez
- Release Date
- 1996-12-05
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (109)
Cast
- Daniel Bernhardt
- John Rhys-Davies
- James Hong
- Nicholas R. Oleson
- Pat Morita
- Amber Kelleher-Andrews
- Uni Park
- J.J. Perry
- Chad Stahelski
- Gerald Okamura
Common questions
- What is Bloodsport III about?
- A determined martial artist enters a lethal Kumite to avenge his murdered mentor and confront its nearly unstoppable champion.
- What is Bloodsport III like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bloodsport III as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Bloodsport III violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Bloodsport III as brutal.
- Which films are like Bloodsport III?
- Films with a similar feel include Bloodsport, Bloodsport II, The Quest, and Best of the Best.
- How long is Bloodsport III?
- Bloodsport III runs 91 minutes.
