Best of the Best 2 (1993): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Best of the Best 2 is a 1993 crime thriller starring Chris Penn as Travis Brickley, Eric Roberts and Ralf Moeller. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide.
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- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Picture Securities
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Best of the Best 2 About?
The premise of Best of the Best 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An underground fight club becomes the setting for a deadly showdown when black‑belt fighter Travis Brickley is slain by the ruthless master Brakus. Walter Grady, the son of Travis’s close friend Alex Grady, witnesses the murder. Determined to honor their fallen friend, Alex and his partner Tommy Lee vow to defeat Brakus and shut down the club.
Best of the Best 2 Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- bare chested male
- 1990s
- fight club
- returning character killed off
- shot to death
- shot in the head
- revenge
- death
- martial arts action
- martial arts master
- martial arts
- kung fu classic
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- stick fight
- home invasion
- kung fu
- pistol
- murder
- gangster
- mobster
- beefcake martial arts
- black belt
- underground tournament
- illegal fistfight
- fight to the death
- hand to hand combat
- chop socky
- fistfight
- brawl
- training
- uzi
- machine gun
- pump action shotgun
- mixed martial arts
- martial artist
- showdown
- one man army
- tough guy
- action hero
- hero
- second part
- repetition in title
- numbered sequel
- taekwondo
- korean
- hapkido
- sequel
- violence
- independent film
Best of the Best 2 Cast & Characters
Chris Penn leads the cast as Travis Brickley, with Eric Roberts as Alex Grady and Ralf Moeller as Brakus.
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Chris Penn as Travis Brickley -
Eric Roberts as Alex Grady - Ralf Moeller as Brakus
- Edan Gross as Walter Grady
Also Starring in Best of the Best 2
· 52 more- Phillip Rhee Tommy Lee
- James Choi Barkus sparring partner (uncredited)
- Wayne Newton Weldon
- Meg Foster Sue MacCauley
- Randy Falcon Native Indian
- Sonny Landham James
- Ken Nagayama Yung June
- Stefanos Miltsakakis Stavros
- Lionel Washington Hammer
- Myung Kue Kim Khan
- Kane Hodder Backdoor Man
- Patrick Kilpatrick Finch
- Nicholas Worth Sick Humor
- Simon Rhee Dae Han
- Mike Genovese Gus
- Edward Bunker Spotlight Operator
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- Buckley Norris Gambler
- Cliff Emmich Texan
- Frank Salsedo Charlie
- David Boreanaz Parking Valet (uncredited)
- Rusty Meyers TV Reporter
- Betty Carvalho Grandma
- Bryan Hanna Tae-Kwon-Do Instructor / Judge (uncredited)
- Manny Perry Gunman in Desert
- Robert Radler Floor Manager
- Gunter Ziegler Security Guard
- Claire Stansfield Greta
- Albie Selznick Man in Crowd
- Keaton Simons Older Boy (uncredited)
- Rene Beard Spectator (uncredited)
- Matt Thomas Soft Voice
- Chris Carnel Barkus sparring partner (uncredited)
- Ginger Marin Karate Mom (uncredited)
- Hayward Nishioka Sae Jin Kwon
- Alex Desir Andre Marais
- Harry Hauss Helicopter Pilot
- Jeff Olan Security Guard
- Cristy Thom Girl at Restaurant
- Michael Treanor
- David Rody Slimy Man
- Randy Gomes Policeman
- John Charles Sheeham Front Doorman
- Rain Ivana Teller
- Amanda Barry Bartender
- Melissa Holgate Woman in Crowd
- Christine Soustre Woman in Bar
- Bob Lewis Minister
- Jonathan Strauss Boy Basketball Player
- Kelly Clayton Barkus sparring partner (uncredited)
- Peter Iacangelo III Black Belt Candidate (uncredited)
- André Lima Barkus sparring partner (uncredited)
- Andrea Carlson
Best of the Best 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Best of the Best 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After returning home from South Korea, three members of the U.S. National Team—Travis Brickley, Alex Grady, and Walter Grady—set up a martial arts studio in Las Vegas. Travis secretly competes at “The Coliseum,” a brutal underground fighting arena run by Weldon Mardano, whose protégé Gustave Brakus is the arena’s owner and undefeated champion. Ordinarily, a challenger must defeat three of its ‘Gladiators’ in order to face Brakus, but Travis challenges Brakus outright. Amused by Travis’s arrogance, Weldon grants his wish.
Full summary
The whole story of Best of the Best 2, scene by scene
Best of the Best 2 Box Office
Best of the Best 2 grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.6M
- US & Canada
- $6.6M
How Well Do You Know Best of the Best 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city do Alex Grady, Travis Brickley, and Walter set up their martial arts studio?
Cars in Best of the Best 2
17 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford Explorer and the 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
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1967 Pontiac Firebird Important role -
1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
Best of the Best 2 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Karate Tiger 6” and “Karate tiger 6: Nejlepší z nejlepších 2”.
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- Karate Tiger 6
- Karate tiger 6: Nejlepší z nejlepších 2
- Nejlepší z nejlepších 2
- המובחר שבמובחרים 2
- Best of the Best II
- Halálos riválisok
- Лучшие из лучших 2
- Campeón de campeones 2
- Best of the Best 2 - Der Unbesiegbare
- Kickboxing mortale
- Momento de Justiça 2
- Best of the best 2 : Le défi mortel
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- Найкращі з найкращих 2
- Najlepsi z Najlepszych 2
- Riválisok 2: Halálos riválisok
- Bedst Af De Bedste 2
- Най-добър от най-добрите 2
- Operação Kickbox 2 - Vencer ou Vencer
- 베스트 오브 더 베스트 2
- Lo mejor de lo mejor 2
- 黑带精英2
- ベスト・オブ・ザ・ベスト2 帝王伝説
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Best of the Best 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Best of the Best 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Best of the Best 2?
Best of the Best 2 runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Best of the Best 2 released?
Best of the Best 2 was released on March 5, 1993.
Who is in the cast of Best of the Best 2?
Best of the Best 2 stars Chris Penn as Travis Brickley, Eric Roberts as Alex Grady and Ralf Moeller as Brakus, among 56 credited actors.
How much did Best of the Best 2 make at the box office?
Best of the Best 2 grossed $6.6 million worldwide.
Does Best of the Best 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Best of the Best 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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