Gymkata (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Gymkata is a 1985 action thriller directed by Robert Clouse, starring Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani and Richard Norton. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $5.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gymkata About?
The premise of Gymkata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A daring agent with exceptional gymnastics skills must use his unique abilities to infiltrate a heavily guarded missile base near the Caspian Sea. Combining elements of martial arts and acrobatics, he faces numerous challenges and dangerous adversaries in this action-packed mission. His expertise is put to the ultimate test as he strives to secure the base and prevent a potential crisis.
Gymkata Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gymnastics
- martial artist
- teenage boy
- kung fu classic
- male rear nudity
- kung fu
- chop socky
- martial arts gymnastics
- weird
- fetish
- sexual humor
- sexploitation
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- martial arts
- camp
- campy
- b action
- dark comedy
- sex scene
- shot in the abdomen
- shot with an arrow
- fictional country
- shot in the back
- princess
- american
- street shootout
- kiss
- shoulder massage
- kissing while having sex
- roundhouse kick
- teenage girl
- love interest
- stylized violence
- teenager fighting adult
- teenage hero
- martial arts training
- sword fight
- ninja army
- father son relationship
- rescue mission
- terrorism
- terrorist
- gunfight
- angry mob
- duel
- showdown
- race
- warrior
- shot with a bow and arrow
- foot chase
- horse chase
Gymkata Cast
Kurt Thomas leads the cast, with Tetchie Agbayani and Richard Norton. Directed by Robert Clouse; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Clouse
Also Starring in Gymkata
· 6 moreMore from Robert Clouse
More films directed by Robert Clouse, best-rated first: Enter the Dragon, Game of Death, China O’Brien II and China O’Brien.
Gymkata Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gymkata 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
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IMDb 4.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 53% User score
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Gymkata Plot Summary
What happens in Gymkata 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
As Jonathan Cabot (Kurt Thomas) finds himself entangled with the mysterious Special Intelligence Agency (SIA), he is propelled into a secretive mission known as “the Game.” This thrilling and high-stakes competition unfolds in the stunning yet small nation of Parmistan, nestled within the breathtaking Hindu Kush mountain range. Contestants must face local warriors while skillfully navigating perilous challenges, all while trying to avoid capture. The stakes are extraordinary: winning means not just survival but also the chance to make a single wish, alongside the opportunity to establish a US satellite monitoring station that could foresee nuclear threats—ultimately saving countless lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Gymkata, scene by scene
Gymkata Box Office
Gymkata grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
Gymkata Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gymkata.
How Well Do You Know Gymkata?
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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Who is the protagonist of Gymkata?
Cars in Gymkata
10 cars on screen, including the 1978 Opel Rekord E and the 1965 Pontiac Parisienne.
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1978 Opel Rekord E Minor role -
1965 Pontiac Parisienne Minor role -
1983 Zastava 101 Minor role -
1964 Fiat Zastava 850 Background role
Gymkata Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Asia Mission” and “忍者大扑杀”.
- Also known as
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- Asia Mission
- 忍者大扑杀
- Gymkata - Le parcours de la mort
- Смертельное состязание
- Gymkata: O Jogo da Morte
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Movies Like Gymkata
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Gymnast, Mission: Killfast and Female Gym Coach: Jump and Straddle.
Gymkata FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Gymkata, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gymkata?
Gymkata runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Gymkata released?
Gymkata was released on May 3, 1985.
Who directed Gymkata?
Gymkata was directed by Robert Clouse.
More films by Robert Clouse Who is in the cast of Gymkata?
Gymkata stars Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani and Richard Norton, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Gymkata make at the box office?
Gymkata grossed $5.7 million worldwide.
How is Gymkata rated?
Gymkata has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Gymkata have a post-credit scene?
No. Gymkata has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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