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Pushed to the Limit (1992)

"A gladiatorial kickboxing duel-to-the-death"

4.519921h 25mEN
ActionDrama

Directed by Michael Mileham

Rating

4.5/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

EN

Release

April 2, 1992

Director

Michael Mileham

Overview

Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger br...

Cast

Mimi Lesseos

Mimi Lesseos

Mimi

Eidan Hanzei

Eidan Hanzei

Harry Lee

Verrel Reed

Verrel Reed

Vern

Greg Ostrin

Greg Ostrin

John Cordone / Johnny

Phong Atwood Vo

Phong Atwood Vo

Ernie

Christl Colven

Christl Colven

Inga the Champion Fighter

Alex Demir

Alex Demir

Mike

Michael M. Foley

Michael M. Foley

Nick

Barbara Braverman

Barbara Braverman

Mom

Louie Lesseos

Louie Lesseos

Louie

Eva Lesseos-Lupher

Eva Lesseos-Lupher

Eva

Lorraine Hawkins

Lorraine Hawkins

Terri

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Pushed to the Limit (1992), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger brother is shot to death for trying to stiff local druglord Harry Lee. Lee is the toughest and meanest criminal figure in all of Southern California and if you double-cross him, you won't live to see the sun set. Not only does Lee rule his own empire, he also runs the Kumite, a gladitorial fight ring where warriors battle to the death. Mimi knows the police can't touch Lee with a ten foot pole and so she enlists the aid of her martial arts friend Master Vern to teach her kickboxing and tai chi so she can prepare for combat. Vern doesn't think Mimi is ready for Kumite, as it is a place where only one warrior can be left standing and breathing and the one who loses dies.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Pushed to the Limit. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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