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Bloodsport (1988)
Where Bloodsport says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A film shot entirely in Hong Kong, and the one place the open sources tie to a scene: the Walled City that was torn down in 1993
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Scenes and places
Dux's training under Tanaka (1988)
Dux has trained in ninjutsu since childhood under his sensei, Senzo Tanaka. An invitation to the Kumite, a three-day underground tournament in Hong Kong, arrives.
Set in Tanaka's training ground (flashback) — Where Dux has trained in ninjutsu since childhood under sensei Senzo Tanaka.
A training place that the open sources do not locate.
Dux goes AWOL to Hong Kong (1988)
Dux goes absent without leave and flies to Hong Kong, and the Army sends agents Helmer and Rawlins after him. On arrival he befriends fellow American fighter Ray Jackson.
Set in Hong Kong (arrival) — Dux arrives in Hong Kong after going absent without leave.
The scene's exact place is not given in the open sources.
The Kumite in the Walled City (1988)
At the tournament venue Dux proves his lineage with the Dim Mak strike. On the opening day he shatters reigning champion Chong Li's record for the fastest knockout.
Set in Kowloon Walled City (tournament venue) — The hidden venue of the three-day Kumite. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A densely built walled enclave in Kowloon, demolished in 1993.
Filmed at Kowloon Walled City — The film is one of the few with scenes shot inside the Walled City before its demolition in 1993; which scenes is not itemised. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The police net closes (1988)
Helmer and Rawlins arrive in Hong Kong and coordinate with local police inspector Chen. They begin to hunt for the missing captain.
Set in Hong Kong police (Inspector Chen) — Where the agents coordinate with local police inspector Chen.
The scene's exact place is not given in the open sources.
Jackson in hospital (1988)
On the second day Jackson advances until a brutal match against Chong Li leaves him incapacitated and hospitalized.
Set in Hospital where Jackson is taken — Jackson is hospitalized after his match against Chong Li.
The scene's exact place is not given in the open sources.
Filmed at The Peninsula Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui — Scene not identified Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Causeway Bay — Scene not identified Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Victoria Peak — Scene not identified Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Stanley Fort — Scene not identified Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Frank Dux — A U.S. Army captain and ninjutsu practitioner who goes AWOL to fight in the Kumite in Hong Kong.
- Ray Jackson — A fellow American fighter whom Dux befriends in Hong Kong.
- Chong Li — The reigning Kumite champion whose fastest-knockout record Dux breaks.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Kumite in Bloodsport filmed?