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Final Impact poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.0 / 100
1992·Action / Drama·1h 39m

FINAL IMPACT

A former kick-boxing world champion discovers a young fighter, and believes together they can win back the world crown.

Above the Line
Joseph Merhi, Stephen Smoke·DirectorStephen Smoke·WriterRichard Pepin·Director of PhotographyJohn Gonzalez·Original Music ComposerGeraint Bell·Editor
Cast
Lorenzo Lamas·Nick TaylorKathleen Kinmont·MaggieMichael Worth·Danny DavisJeff Langton·Jake GerrardFrank Rivera·Stevie OlivaresMike Toney·JoeMimi Lesseos·RoxyKathrin Middleton·Girl in BarChuck Hull·Ring AnnouncerJames M. Williams·Commentator
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 4
Stephen Smoke·DirectorJoseph Merhi·DirectorCharla Driver·First Assistant DirectorRobert Beal·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Stephen Smoke·Writer
Camera· 1
Richard Pepin·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Geraint Bell·EditorJohn Weidner·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
John Gonzalez·Original Music ComposerMark Allen·Sound Re-Recording MixerMike Hall·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 2
Richard Dearborn·Set DesignerJudy Yonemoto·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Joseph Merhi·ProducerRichard Pepin·ProducerGeorge Shamieh·Executive ProducerCharla Driver·Associate ProducerJean Levine·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Ken Blakey·GafferRon Petruccione·Special EffectsJon Agro·Stunts
By the Numbers
54.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#29438B
#97BEE5
#734A33
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a muscular, shirtless man in the foreground, wearing jeans and a belt. He has dark hair slicked back and a silver chain around his nec”

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Key Elements
Boxing RingBoxing GlovesBeltJeansSpotlight
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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