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Showdown (1993): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Showdown is a 1993 action film directed by Robert Radler, starring Christine Taylor as Julie, Patrick Kilpatrick and Ken McLeod. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Showdown (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Robert Radler
Genre
Action
Original language
English
Studio
Tilford Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Showdown About?

The premise of Showdown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ken moves from Kansas with his mother and befriends Julie at school, unaware that her boyfriend Tom is possessive. Tom trains in karate under Sensei Lee, whose brother was killed by rookie cop Billy, now the school janitor. After Tom beats Ken for talking to Julie, Billy teaches Ken self‑defense, sparking a student clash and a duel between two senseis.

Showdown Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • student
  • janitor
  • final showdown
  • opening action scene
  • action violence
  • hand to hand combat
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • chop socky
  • violence
  • roundhouse kick
  • martial arts master
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  • martial artist
  • kickboxing
  • kickboxer
  • school janitor
  • martial arts tournament
  • martial arts school
  • hit in the groin
  • high school romance
  • bully
  • bully comeuppance
  • crime boss
  • growing up
  • machismo
  • forbidden love
  • police
  • martial arts
  • racial overtones
  • independent film
  • actor shares first name with character
Where to watch

Where to Watch Showdown

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Showdown Cast & Characters

Christine Taylor leads the cast as Julie, with Patrick Kilpatrick as Lee and Ken McLeod as Tom. Directed by Robert Radler; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Showdown

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Plot

Showdown Plot Summary

What happens in Showdown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Billy Grant is a police officer whose sense of duty plunges him into a harrowing moment at a crowded house party. Alongside his partner, Spinelli, he tries to diffuse the situation with calm, but violence erupts when a thug attacks him. Billy’s unarmed defense stops the assailant, yet the other man’s brother lashes out with a furious scream: > You killed my brother, pig! The immediate fallout is brutal: Spinelli arrests the aggressor, Billy scrambles to revive the fallen man, and the incident ends with tragedy rather than justice. Overwhelmed by guilt, Billy makes a painful choice and leaves the police force, unsure if he can ever truly atone for what happened.

Full summary

The whole story of Showdown, scene by scene

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Videos

Showdown Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Showdown.

Showdown Movie Trailer
Cars

Cars in Showdown

18 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible and the 1982 Pontiac Bonneville.

All 18 cars
  • 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible in Showdown 1987 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Important role
  • 1982 Pontiac Bonneville in Showdown 1982 Pontiac Bonneville Important role
  • Blue Bird All American in Showdown Blue Bird All American Minor role
  • 1991 Blue Bird All American in Showdown 1991 Blue Bird All American Minor role

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FAQ

Showdown FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Showdown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Showdown?

Showdown runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Showdown released?

Showdown was released on September 16, 1993.

Who directed Showdown?

Showdown was directed by Robert Radler.

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Who is in the cast of Showdown?

Showdown stars Christine Taylor as Julie, Patrick Kilpatrick as Lee and Ken McLeod as Tom, among 14 credited actors.

Where can I watch Showdown?

In the US, Showdown is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does Showdown have a post-credit scene?

No. Showdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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