Best of the Best (1989) martial film
Plot:
Alexander Grady, a widower and father of a five-year-old son, Walter, is chosen to represent the United States of America in an international taekwondo tournament against Team Korea. Also chosen for the team is Tommy Lee, a man seeking revenge against a member of Team Korea for the death of his brother during a previous tournament. The rest of Team USA consists of Travis Brickley, an extremely brash fighter with a short fuse; Virgil Keller, a devout Buddhist; and Sonny Grasso, a streetwise fighter from Detroit.
Coached by Frank Couzo and Catherine Wade, the team prepares to meet an unstoppable group of true martial arts experts. Their chances of winning are virtually non-existent, as the Koreans train all year long and are known as the best the sport has to offer. Along their journey, the Americans have to deal with their personal conflicts and tragedies, before they become a team.
Cast
* Alexander Grady - Eric Roberts
* Coach Frank Couzo - James Earl Jones
* Katherine Wade - Sally Kirkland
* Tommy Lee - Phillip Rhee
* Travis Brickley - Christopher Penn
* Virgil Keller - John Dye
* Sonny Grazo - David Agresta
* Coach Don Peterson - Tom Everett
* Mrs. Grady - Louise Fletcher
* Mr. Jennings - John P. Ryan
* Walter Grady - Edan Gross
* Korean Coach - Hee Il Cho
* Dae Han Park - Simon Rhee
* Sae Jin Kwon - James Lew
* Yung Kim - Ken Nagayama
* Broadcaster - Ahmad Rashad
