''Final Impact'' is a 1992 Direct-To-Video

martial arts film Martial arts films are a subgenre of action films that feature numerous martial arts combat between characters. These combats are usually the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often are a method of storytelling and character expres ...

starring

Jeff Langton Jeff Langton (born December 11, 1956) is an American actor and martial arts performer and practitioner. He is also a professional boxing trainer, cornerman, and cutman. Early life Jeff was born in Pasadena, California and raised between San ...

Mimi Lesseos Mimi Diane Lesseos (born February 25, 1964) is an American female professional wrestler, actress, model and stuntwoman also known by the ring name Magnificent Mimi. Early life Lesseos was raised in Hollywood, California. She is the youngest of f ...

Lorenzo Lamas Lorenzo Fernando Lamas (born January 20, 1958) is an American actor. He is widely known for his role of Lance Cumson, the irresponsible grandson of Angela Channing—played by Jane Wyman—in the soap opera ''Falcon Crest'' (1981–1990), for ...

and

Michael Worth Michael Troy Worth (born January 13, 1965) is an American actor, martial artist, screenwriter, and director. Early life Born in Philadelphia in 1965, Worth is from German and Delaware Indian Native American heritage. As a child, he grew up near th ...

. It was directed by Joseph Merhi and Stephen Smoke. The film was shot in 18 days.

Plot summary

Nick Taylor was once a champion in the sport of kickboxing. However, when the brutal Jake Gerard defeats him, Nick not only loses the title, but he also loses his wife Roxy to Gerard. Nick now spends his time drinking and reminiscing about his heavy loss. However, one day, a young upstart from Ohio has arrived. His name is Danny Davis and he wants Nick to train him. Nick is not sure Danny has what it takes to prove himself, so Nick takes him to a club with a kickboxing ring, hires a fellow kickboxer and tells him to face Danny. Danny is able to defeat Nick's fighter and tells Nick he's invincible. The next day, Nick tests Danny himself and, when Danny fails, Nick tells him 'nobody is invincible', but he offers to train him. As Danny and Nick begin to train, a bond strengthens between the two. Nick's somewhat unstable relationship with local waitress Maggie also begins to get better. Nick finally finds himself in a comfortable place as he gets Danny ready for an upcoming tournament to determine who will become the next World Champion in Las Vegas. As Danny begins to win matches, Nick becomes proud of himself as a mentor. However, when Jake arrives with Roxy, the two play mind games with Nick. Nick slowly begins to regress again while training Danny. When Nick decides enough is enough, he challenges Jake to a fight on a rooftop. However, Jake decimates Nick to the point where Nick ends up in the hospital fighting for his life. In the hospital, Nick talks to Danny and Maggie, expressing his regret for what he had done and wishes Danny the best in the finals against Jake. Shortly after that, Nick dies in his hospital bed. At the finals of the World Championships, Jake overpowers Danny at first. However, with Maggie's full support and remembering his training with Nick, Danny finally defeats Jake with a series of kicks, ranging from a side kick to numerous roundhouses, and ending it with a flying wushu-style half-butterfly kick, knocking Jake out. Danny wins the championship and both he and Maggie look at each other and smile as Danny gets the title belt, celebrating his victory.

Cast

as Nick Taylor *

as Jake Gerard *

as Roxy Taylor *

Kathleen Kinmont Kathleen Kinmont (born Kathleen Kinmont Smith) is an American actress who starred in film and on television. Kinmont is best known for starring in horror films. Early years Kinmont is the daughter of Jack Smith. Career Her first feature film ...

as Maggie *

as Danny Davis * Frank Rivera as Stevie (Credited as Frank Reeves) * Mike Toney as Joe * Kathrin Lautner as Girl In Bar *

Chuck Hull Chuck Hull (Charles W. Hull; born May 12, 1939) is the co-founder, executive vice president and chief technology officer of 3D Systems. He is one of the inventors of the SLA 3D printer, the first commercial rapid prototyping technology, and ...

as Ring Announcer * James M. Williams as Commentator * Michelle Grassnick as Oil Wrestler * Erika Nann as Oil Wrestler * Antoinette Steen as Referee * Kevin McCaulley as Referee * Earle A. Armstrong as Fighter * Roman Neri as Fighter *

Gary Daniels Gary Edward Daniels (born 9 May 1963) is an English actor, producer, martial artist, fight coordinator and former world light heavyweight kickboxing champion. Born and raised in London, England, Daniels started to take martial arts lessons at th ...

as Jimmy, Nick's Club Fighter * Lance Harris as Fighter * Ian Jacklin as Fighter * Azhakd Fariborz as Fighter *

Art Camacho Art Camacho is an American film director, producer, actor and stuntman. His directorial work includes ''Recoil'' in 1998, ''13 Dead Men'' in 2003, '' Confessions of a Pit Fighter'' in 2005 and ''Half Past Dead 2'' in 2007; Assassin X in 2016, ...

as Fighter * Anthony Gamboa as Fighter * Darrell Powell as Fighter * Jon Kinikama as Fighter * Ken Doyle as Fighter * Fred Vanden Akker as Fighter * Miguel Hierro as Fighter * Joseph L. Salomone as Fighter

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Final Impact (Film) 1991 films 1990s English-language films 1991 action films American martial arts films Kickboxing films 1991 martial arts films Films directed by Joseph Merhi 1990s American films