Balance of Power(1996)
Balance of Power Synopsis
A martial arts expert who runs a dojo for under-privileged kids from a dilapidated warehouse is shaken down by gangsters demanding protection money. Then when one of his students is gunned down in the street by the gang, he swears revenge. Meanwhile the gang leader is setting up a death match between the best fighters and is forcing a former trainer to find a new champion by threatening his granddaughter.
Balance of Power (1996) is a action and thriller film directed by Rick Bennett, released on June 25, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Billy Blanks, Mako, Lisa Yamanaka and Denis Akiyama. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Bennett
- Writers:
- Robert Tubbs, Otto C. Pozzo, Rick Bennett
- Producers:
- Phillip M. Good
- Cinematographer:
- Gilles Corbeil
- Production:
- Complete Entertainment, Amsell Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Balance of Power Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Blanks
as Niko
Mako
as Todo Matsumoto
Lisa Yamanaka
as Jasmine Matsumoto
Denis Akiyama
as Hastishita
James Lew
as Shinji Takamura
Adrian Hough
as Slater
- Lawrence Nakamura
Lawrence Nakamura
as Monk #1
- Peter Schindelhauer
Peter Schindelhauer
as Monk #2
- Adam Bonneau
Adam Bonneau
as Billy Scott
Simon Kim
as Tabata
- Phil Chiu
Phil Chiu
as Bodyguard #2
Key crew
Directed by Rick Bennett, written by Robert Tubbs, Otto C. Pozzo and Rick Bennett, produced by Phillip M. Good.
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Balance of Power Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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Balance of Power – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Balance of Power online?
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Who stars in Balance of Power?
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The main cast of Balance of Power (1996) includes Billy Blanks, Mako, Lisa Yamanaka, Denis Akiyama and James Lew. The film was directed by Rick Bennett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balance of Power released?
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Balance of Power was released on June 25, 1996 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Balance of Power worth watching?
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Balance of Power (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.