Kickboxer: Vengeance vs The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro has the higher audience score (9/10 against 5.1/10 for Kickboxer: Vengeance). Kickboxer: Vengeance is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 32m. The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro is the older of the two (1989 against 2016). Both are action, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kickboxer: Vengeance
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro| Kickboxer: Vengeance | The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.1/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 1989 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Action, Drama | Action, Drama |
| Country | – | Australia |
| Director | John Stockwell | Robert L. Collins |
| Main cast | Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Bautista, T.J. Storm, Sam Medina, Sara Malakul Lane | Lee Grant, Robert Mammone, Christina Pickles, E.G. Marshall, Barry Otto |
Synopsis
Kickboxer: Vengeance
Eric and Kurt Sloane are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt's concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother's mentor, Master…
The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro
The story of the hijacking of the Itallian liner Achille Lauro by four militants of the Palestine Liberation Front, in 1985, who demanded the release of several Palestinians incarcerated in Israeli prisoners. On their hands, lies the fate of several passengers, many Americans included and among them, Jewish American businessman Leon Klinghoffer.
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