No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers 1990

Action

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Runtime

101 mins

Language

English

Directed by

Lo Yuen-Ming

Made by

Seasonal Film Corporation

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No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Plot Summary

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Terrorists hold a bank hostage with police surrounding the building. Casey Alexander, Keith Vitali, a CIA agent, eventually saves the hostages, but is shot in the arm in the process.

Meanwhile, Casey’s father John Alexander, Joseph Campanella, a retired CIA agent, learns that he is on a hit list, and he staunchly refuses protection from the agency.

At John’s 65th birthday, Casey arrives before his brother Will Alexander, Loren Avedon, a martial arts teacher. Will is proudly wearing the Soviet flag on the back of his jean jacket, a bold sight that irks Casey, who notes that he dislikes Will flaunting wealth and “Khrushchev’s jacket” in front of the CIA. That night, John is subdued by men dressed in black. One of them is Colombian terrorist Antonio “Franco” Franconi, Rion Hunter who seeks revenge for John’s role in a mission years earlier. Aided by his number one man Russo, Mark Russo, Franco mortally kills John. When Will and Casey discover their father’s body, Casey vows to uncover who is responsible.

CIA director Jack Atteron, Luke Askew, refuses to hand John’s case to Casey, but Casey, aided by an old IT friend, manages to retrieve the file on his own. While heading home, Casey is confronted by more terrorists, but he eliminates them with some help from Will. As Casey talks with the police, Will opens John’s file and learns that Franco is in Florida and decides to travel there.

Will connects with old friends at a Tampa martial arts school and enlists their help in finding Angel, a recruiter for Franco’s organization. Meanwhile, Casey searches for his old girlfriend Maria, who is also infiltrating Franco. At a bar that night, Will’s friends strike Angel’s men, and Will faces off as part of the plan. Will, who calls himself “Jessie Roby,” is taken by Angel to Franco, who tests him as part of a dangerous initiation. Will faces a thug, matches skills with Russo, and passes the test.

The next day, Will and two men go to a house where it is revealed he must kill Casey. Will “kills” Casey, who fakes strangulation by curtain. Returning to the base, Franco’s supervisor is revealed to be Atteron, who was also responsible for John’s death. Casey and Will are kidnapped, tied up and confronted by Russo and Franco. Will sees Casey being beaten and declares he won’t carry out the job if Casey is dead.

The mission is to kidnap the Mozambique Ambassador, who will be arriving at Tampa International Airport; however, this is a distraction for Franco’s real plan: the assassination of President George H.W. Bush. Will is hired because of his martial arts skills. Meanwhile, Casey and Maria escape Franco’s men and head toward the airport. Casey catches up to Will and the Ambassador, whom they place on a plane to confront Franco and Russo, the latter armed with a rocket launcher aimed at Air Force One. Maria, believing Will to be a criminal, shoots him in the shoulder, only to be stopped by Casey.

In the ensuing fight, Will delivers a roundhouse kick to Russo’s face, sending him to his death. Franco knocks Will to the ground, but Casey intervenes. Working together, the brothers assault Franco, who is eventually shot dead by Atteron. Before Atteron can kill the brothers to cover his tracks, Maria shoots Atteron dead. Casey offers Will a CIA job, but Will refuses. The CIA and Tampa police later arrive to arrest Angel.

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Timeline

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Bank hostage standoff and rescue

Terrorists seize a bank and surround the police, triggering a tense siege. CIA agent Casey Alexander arrives and fights his way through to save the hostages, though he is wounded in the arm in the process. The operation establishes Casey's competence and personal stakes early on.

Bank

John learns he's on a hit list

John, a retired CIA agent and Casey's father, discovers he is the target of Franco's organization. He refuses CIA protection, insisting on facing threats on his own terms. This revelation creates a personal vendetta for Casey.

65th birthday tension at John's home

On John's 65th birthday, Casey arrives before his brother Will at John's home, setting a familial stage for the conflict. Will flaunts wealth and a Soviet flag jacket, provoking tension over secrets and loyalties. Casey comments on the jacket's symbolism and their differing paths.

John's 65th birthday John's home

John is killed by Franco and Russo

That night, masked men subdue John and Franco, aided by Russo, kill him to remove a threat. Casey and Will discover John's corpse and vow to uncover who was responsible. The brothers' resolve is sharpened by the personal loss.

Night John's home

Casey pushes past the CIA to pursue the case

CIA director Jack Atteron refuses to hand John's case to Casey, forcing him to push back. An old IT contact helps Casey retrieve the file, showing his determination. He also fights off further terrorists on the way home, with Will's aid.

City

Will heads to Florida to confront Franco

Casey determines Franco is already in Florida, and Will heads to Tampa with old martial arts friends to locate Angel, a recruiter for Franco's group. They seek to map Franco's network and disrupt the operation. The journey marks Will's active entry into the hunt.

the next day Tampa, Florida

Bar confrontation and the Jessie Roby persona

Will's friends win a bar fight against Angel's men while Maria infiltrates Franco's operation. Will adopts the alias Jessie Roby and is taken to Franco for interrogation. Franco tests Will by pitting him against a thug and Russo to prove his loyalty and skill.

that night Tampa bar

The test escalates and Casey appears dead

The next day, Will and two men go to a house where he is ordered to kill Casey. Casey fakes his own strangulation with a curtain, convincing Will that his mission is complete. They return to base with the deception intact.

Next day Base/house

Atteron's betrayal exposed and kidnapping

Back at the base, Franco's supervisor is revealed to be Atteron, who was behind John's death. Casey and Will are kidnapped, tied up, and confronted by Russo and Franco. Will resists the urge to kill if Casey is dead, strengthening their bond.

After kidnapping Base

Bush assassination plot revealed via Mozambique plan

The mission is framed as kidnapping the Mozambique Ambassador at Tampa International Airport, but the real objective is the assassination of President George H. W. Bush. Will is hired for his martial arts skills to carry out the plan. The operation shifts from extraction to high-stakes political violence.

The mission Tampa International Airport

Escape and pursuit toward the plane

Casey and Maria escape Franco's men and head toward the airport to intercept the plot. They catch Will and the Ambassador, placing them on a plane to confront Franco and Russo, who are poised with a rocket launcher toward Air Force One. Tension peaks as the group moves to a life-or-death confrontation.

During mission Tampa International Airport / Air Force One route

Final showdown and fallout

In the climactic fight, Will lands a roundhouse kick that sends Russo to his death while Franco is killed by Atteron. Maria then shoots Atteron to prevent further cover-ups. Casey offers Will a CIA job, but Will declines, and Angel is arrested.

Finale Air Force One / surrounding area

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Characters

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Casey Alexander (Keith Vitali)

Casey is a skilled CIA agent who relentlessly pursues Franco's network after his father's murder. He works around agency resistance to retrieve the case file and protect the hostages. His loyalty to family and duty drives the mission, even when the CIA tries to intervene or restrict him.

❄️ CIA 🥋 Martial arts 🧭 Investigation

Will Alexander (Loren Avedon)

Will is Casey's martial-arts skilled brother who goes undercover as 'Jessie Roby' to infiltrate Franco's organization and aid in the mission. His bravado and combat prowess contrast with his brother's measured approach, highlighting family loyalty. He risks himself to protect his family and advance the fight against the terrorists.

🥋 Martial arts 👬 Family 🕵️‍♂️ Infiltration

John Alexander (Joseph Campanella)

Retired CIA agent and Casey and Will's father, John becomes a target on a hit list. He refuses CIA protection, trusting his own instincts and experience. His murder catalyzes Casey's quest for answers and justice.

🧭 Veteran 🕵️‍♂️ CIA 💔 Family

Franco Franconi (Rion Hunter)

Franco is the terrorist mastermind behind the operation, seeking revenge for past deaths and orchestrating the plan to destabilize the US. He tests Will's allegiance and leads a network that culminates in a dramatic showdown. His eventual demise marks the collapse of the conspiracy.

🗡️ Terrorist 🎯 Mastermind 💥 Plan

Maria (Wanda Acuna)

Maria is Casey's old girlfriend who infiltrates Franco's organization. She mistrusts Will at times, shooting him in the shoulder when mistaken for a threat. Maria's actions decisively influence the chase and she ultimately holds Atteron accountable.

🕵️‍♀️ Spy 💔 Love 🎯 Assassin

Russo (Mark Russo)

Russo is Franco's top henchman, testing Will's skills and fighting alongside Franco. He embodies the violence of the operation and is killed by Will in a climactic confrontation.

🗡️ Henchman 💥 Combat ⚡ Villain

Jack Atteron (Luke Askew)

CIA director Jack Atteron appears to be orchestrating events from behind the scenes, ultimately revealed as Franco's supervisor. His manipulation of the system drives the central conspiracy, and he is killed by Maria at the end as the truth comes to light.

🎭 Villainy 🏛️ Bureaucrat 🔍 Manipulation

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Settings

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Time period

1990s

Events unfold in the late 1980s to early 1990s, a period marked by espionage thrills and political intrigue in the United States. The backdrop nods to post–Cold War anxieties as covert operatives pursue hidden agendas. The reference to President George H. W. Bush anchors the story in a real-world political context.

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States, Tampa International Airport

Set in Tampa, Florida, with action centered around the city streets and Tampa International Airport. The film uses the urban American landscape to frame CIA operations and high-stakes confrontations. The airport sequence underlines the global stakes of a planned presidential assassination.

🌆 City ✈️ Airport 🇺🇸 USA

No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Themes

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Family Bonds

The film centers on the fraternal bond between Casey and Will as they navigate loyalty to family against national duty. Will's willingness to infiltrate enemy ranks to protect his brother shows how kinship can drive dangerous choices. The story contrasts personal loyalty with the CIA's corporate interests and public safety.

🕵️‍♂️

Revenge

Revenge fuels the antagonists as Franco hunts John Alexander and uses treachery to escalate the conflict. The plan to manipulate Will and pit brothers against enemies demonstrates how vengeance distorts morality. The action sequences reveal a cycle of retaliation that threatens innocent bystanders.

🎯

Conspiracy

A web of deception within the CIA is exposed when Atteron is revealed as the real supervisor behind the attack on John, blending espionage with political manipulation. The film questions how institutions can betray individuals for strategic gains. The climactic confrontation forces the brothers to question trust and leadership.

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Martial Arts

Martial arts-driven action drives the film, with Will's skills serving as both tool for infiltration and combat. The buddy-dynamic between the brothers adds a kinetic energy to fight scenes and set pieces, from bar fights to airport confrontations. The physical duels serve as a visual language for loyalty and deception.

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No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a world where shadowy agencies and street‑level combat coexist, two brothers find themselves pulled back into a family legacy they thought they had left behind. Casey Alexander, a disciplined CIA operative accustomed to protocol and covert operations, carries the weight of his father’s storied career while navigating the political currents that shape his profession. His sibling, Will Alexander, lives a starkly different life as a charismatic martial‑arts instructor whose flamboyant style and unapologetic independence mark him as an outsider to the intelligence community.

The brothers have long been divided by ideology—Casey’s allegiance to the agency clashes with Will’s disdain for bureaucratic authority and his overt displays of personal freedom. Their relationship is further strained by lingering resentment over past disagreements and the stark contrast between a life of clandestine missions and one built on teaching discipline through movement. Yet the sudden loss of their father, a retired CIA veteran, forces a reluctant reunion, setting the stage for a partnership forged out of duty and blood.

Against the backdrop of sun‑lit Florida and the undercurrents of international intrigue, the siblings must navigate a maze of loyalties, old contacts, and conflicting worldviews. The atmosphere crackles with kinetic energy, blending high‑octane action with the gritty realism of street‑level training halls. As they confront the ramifications of their father’s heritage, the brothers discover that their combined strengths—Casey’s strategic mind and Will’s physical prowess—may be the key to confronting a threat that reaches far beyond their personal grievances.

Bound by family and the echo of a shared past, the two men step into a dangerous dance where trust is earned, pride is tested, and the line between duty and vengeance blurs. Their journey promises a pulse‑pounding exploration of loyalty, identity, and the lengths one will go to protect the legacy of those who came before.

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