An American gymnast travels to a foreign country to compete in a deadly game not won by anyone other than a native in more than 900 years.
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| Kurt Thomas | ... |
Jonathan Cabot
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| Tetchie Agbayani | ... |
Princess Rubali
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| Richard Norton | ... |
Zamir
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Edward Michael Bell | ... |
Paley
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John Barrett | ... |
Gomez
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| Conan Lee | ... |
Hao
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| Bob Schott | ... |
Thorg
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| Buck Kartalian | ... |
The Kahn
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Eric Lawson | ... |
Colonel Cabot
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Sonny Barnes | ... |
Western Trainer
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| Tadashi Yamashita | ... |
Eastern Trainer
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| Sharan Lea | ... |
Connie
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Zlatko Pokupec | ... |
Mackle
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Slobodan Dimitrijevic | ... |
Tamerlane
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Ivo Kristof | ... |
Brockschmidt
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Directed by
| Robert Clouse | ||
Written by
| Charles Robert Carner | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Dan Tyler Moore | ... | (based on the novel "The Terrible Game" by) |
Produced by
| Rebecca Poole | ... | associate producer |
| Fred Weintraub | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Alfi Kabiljo | ||
Cinematography by
| Godfrey A. Godar | ... | director of photography (as Godfrey Godar) |
Editing by
| Robert A. Ferretti | ||
Editorial Department
| Roger Bondelli | ... | additional editor |
| Mel Friedman | ... | additional editor |
| Jody Grant | ... | assistant editor |
| Ranko Paukovic | ... | assistant editor |
| Ruth Zucker Wald | ... | apprentice editor / assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Veljko Despotovic | ||
Art Direction by
| William Maynard | ||
| Nemanja Petrovic | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sherree Stivers | ||
Costume Design by
| Drago Habazin | ||
Makeup Department
| Alison Grant | ... | makeup artist (as Allyson Grant) |
| Lamberto Marini | ... | makeup artist (as Lumberto Marini) |
| Angelo Mattei | ... | makeup artist (as Angelo Matei) |
Production Management
| Richard De Labio | ... | production manager (as Richard Delabio) |
| Boris Gregoric | ... | production manager |
| Dgorjan Tuzija | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Greg Logan | ... | second assistant director |
| Kathy McGunnis | ... | second assistant director |
| Vladimir Spindler | ... | first assistant director |
| Branislav Brana Srdic | ... | second assistant director (as Brana Srdic) |
| Dinko Tucakovic | ... | assistant director: Yugoslavia |
Art Department
| Tom Fiske | ... | set designer |
| Milorad Kalanj | ... | property buyer |
Sound Department
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | dialogue editor / sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marvin Kerner | ... | sound effects editor |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer (as William McCaughey) |
| Lee Milliner | ... | sound mixer |
| Ray O'Reilly | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Peter Dawson | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Terry Glass | ... | special effects |
| Marijan Karoglan | ... | pyrotechnician |
| Mladen Markovic | ... | special effects technician |
| Steve Purcell | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Petar Buntic | ... | stunt coordinator (as Peter Buntic) / stunts (as Peter Buntic) |
| Richard Norton | ... | fights choreographer |
| Daniel Price | ... | stunts |
| Aldo Toncic | ... | stunts |
| Domagoj Vukusic | ... | stunts (as T. Vukusic) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pete Gillette | ... | key grip |
| Stjepan Klen | ... | key grip |
| Malcolm MacIntosh | ... | camera operator |
| Tihomir Marcius | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Michael Michaud | ... | still photographer (as Mike Michaud) |
| Viktor Penezic | ... | assistant camera |
| Ward Ryan | ... | still photographer |
| Dennis Sherwood | ... | chief lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Zoran Dragovic | ... | casting director: Croatia |
Location Management
| Milan Cvetkovic-Ciga | ... | location manager (as Milan Cvetkovic) |
Music Department
| Alfi Kabiljo | ... | conductor |
| Petko Kantardzijev | ... | music engineer (as Petko Kantardziev) |
| Scott Stambler | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathryn Weygand | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mladen Cernjak | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Zrinka Anic | ... | production coordinator (as Zrinka Buljan) |
| John Barrett | ... | fight stager |
| Alisse Kingsley | ... | production assistant |
| Drago Klincic | ... | accountant |
| Scott Norris | ... | production assistant |
| Ken Swerilas | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1985) (France) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- WPIX (1989) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Malo Video (Canada) (VHS) (French dub)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- JDH Sound (post-production)
- Modern Film Effects (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Johnathan Cabot is a champion gymnast. In the tiny, yet savage, country of Parmistan, there is a perfect spot for a "star wars" site. For the US to get this site, they must compete in the brutal "Game". The government calls on Cabot, the son of a former operative, to win the game. Cabot must combine his gymnastics skills of the west with fighting secrets of the east and form GYMKATA!
Written by Max Halperin |
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| Taglines | A new kind of martial arts combat! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,261,845, 05 Mar 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film debut of Kurt Thomas, a former Olympic gymnast and his only starring role in his career. See more » |
| Goofs | During the pommel horse fight scene with the "Parmistan" loonies, the ropes on the pommel horse mysteriously appear and disappear throughout the fight sequence. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Gymkata (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Get Even See more » |
| Quotes |
Eastern Trainer:
There are many sounds around us, each is slightly different. So small as to go un-noticed by the person who is unaware. Do not hear the wood split. Hear the only sound of axe, cutting air. Read the air itself. It has much say to you. See more » |