The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender (2026)

Exploring the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

Cast (16)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

J.W. Fails

Self

Kurt McKinney

Self

Scott Adkins

Self

Ng See-Yuen

Self

K

Keith W. Strandberg

Self

Matthias Hues

Self

Cynthia Rothrock

Self

Dale Jacoby

Self

P

Paul Gilreath

Self

Michel Qissi

Self

P

Peter Cunningham

Self

Sam Firstenberg

Self

R

Ruckins McKinley

Self

R

Rosalyn McKinley

Self

R

Ross Boyask

Self

Daniel Schröckert

Self

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