Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
| Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite | |
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| Directed by | Alan Mehrez |
| Written by | Jeff Schechter |
| Produced by | Alan Mehrez |
| Starring | Daniel Bernhardt Pat Morita Donald Gibb James Hong |
| Cinematography | Jacques Haitkin |
| Edited by | J. Douglas Seelig |
| Music by | Stephen Edwards |
Production company | F.M. Entertainment International N.V. |
| Distributed by | Transcontinental Film Corporation (VHS) Lions Gate Entertainment (DVD) |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $684,351 |
Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite is a 1996 martial arts sports directed and produced by Alan Mehrez, from a script written by Jeff Schechter. It is the standalone sequel to Bloodsport (1988), and the second installment in the Bloodsport film series. The film stars Daniel Bernhardt as Alex Cardo, a new character in the series, It was released through limited theatrical distribution, before debuting on home video in 1996. The film was met with a warm critical response, with praise directed towards its cast namely Daniel Bernhardt's leading role. It met expectations of the audience with some calling it superior to the original. The film has garnered a cult following.