Best of the Best (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Best of the Best is a 1989 action thriller directed by Robert Radler, starring Eric Roberts, Louise Fletcher and Phillip Rhee. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Robert Radler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Taurus Entertainment Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Best of the Best About?
The premise of Best of the Best without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined LAPD detective joins forces with a skilled martial arts expert to dismantle a corrupt police ring involved in a sophisticated counterfeiting operation. As they investigate, they face danger and must confront the dark underbelly of the city to expose the truth and bring the criminals to justice.
Best of the Best Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial artist
- martial arts tournament
- martial arts
- 1980s
- tae kwon do
- korean martial arts
- tae kwon do tournament
- ends with a freeze frame
- training montage
- south korea
- eye patch
- father teaching son to ride a bicycle
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- head coach
- reading a bed time story
- karate training
- bar
- united states of america
- martial arts dojo
- montage
- punched in the face
- italian american
- coaching staff
- payphone
- team try out
- martial arts action
- widower
- locker room
- karate
- redneck
- mother son relationship
- training camp
- spin kick
- first film in a series
- african american coach
- alex grady character
- korean american
- 5 year old
- kiss
- dancefloor
- auto worker
- shoulder injury
- father son relationship
- single father
- year 1989
- tommy lee character
- telephone call
- south korean national team
- los angeles california
- parent grown child relationship
- full contact karate
Best of the Best Cast
Eric Roberts leads the cast, with Louise Fletcher and Phillip Rhee. Directed by Robert Radler; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Radler
Also Starring in Best of the Best
· 6 moreMore from Robert Radler
More films directed by Robert Radler: The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option, The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All, T.N.T. and Showdown.
Best of the Best Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Best of the Best 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Best of the Best Plot Summary
What happens in Best of the Best from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After Alex Grady (Eric Roberts), a dedicated automobile plant welder, shares a touching moment with his five-year-old son Walter (Edan Gross) by teaching him to ride a bike, he is struck by an unexpected opportunity. He receives a letter inviting him to try out for the U.S. Olympic Tae Kwon Do team, set to compete in the 1988 Summer Olympics in South Korea. Sharing the news with his mother, Mrs. Grady (Louise Fletcher), brings worry to her face; she fears that Alex’s old shoulder injury could lead to serious consequences, potentially paralyzing him during the competition.
Full summary
The whole story of Best of the Best, scene by scene
Best of the Best Box Office
Best of the Best grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
Best of the Best Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Best of the Best (1989) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
How Well Do You Know Best of the Best?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Alex Grady's profession?
Cars in Best of the Best
13 cars on screen, including the Kawasaki GPz 1000 RX and the 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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Kawasaki GPz 1000 RX Important role -
1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Minor role -
1974 Buick Estate Wagon Background role
Best of the Best Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Лучшие из лучших” and “Karate Tiger 4 - Best of the Best”.
- Also known as
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- Лучшие из лучших
- Karate Tiger 4 - Best of the Best
- Best Of The Best 1
- Karate tiger 5: Nejlepší z nejlepších
- Karate Tiger IV - Best of the Best
- I migliori
- Campeón de campeones
- Best of the Best - Karate Tiger 4
- Riválisok
- המובחר שבמובחרים
- Найкращі з найкращих
- Najlepsi z Najlepszych
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- Bedst Af De Bedste
- Onur Savaşı
- Най-добър от най-добрите
- Operação Kickbox
- 베스트 오브 더 베스트
- Lo mejor de lo mejor
- 黑带精英
- Momento de Justiça
- ベスト・オブ・ザ・ベスト
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Best of the Best FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Best of the Best, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Best of the Best?
Best of the Best runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Best of the Best released?
Best of the Best was released on November 10, 1989.
Who directed Best of the Best?
Best of the Best was directed by Robert Radler.
More films by Robert Radler Who is in the cast of Best of the Best?
Best of the Best stars Eric Roberts, Louise Fletcher and Phillip Rhee, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Best of the Best make at the box office?
Best of the Best grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
How is Best of the Best rated?
Best of the Best has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 26 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Best of the Best have a post-credit scene?
No. Best of the Best has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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