Where Was 'Bloodsport' filmed? Shooting locations of this martial art movie

Bloodsport traces life journey of a US army captain called Frank Drux (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme). While sneaking into Senzo Tanaka's house, a ninjutsu master in ir locality, Frank gets caught, and his personality impresses Tanaka. In turn, Tanaka trains Frank in different Taijutsu and ninjutsu alongside his son, Shingo. When Shingo dies, Tanaka passes his mantle to Frank as he considers him his son.

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Frank n gets invited into an illegal martial arts competition in Hong Kong and proves that he is connected to Tanaka Clan. Frank decides to avenge his new friend Jackson's defeat and dramatically beats evil champion Li at last moment by relying on blind fighting. Later, he returns to US after winning championship. Are you interested to know where was Bloodsport filmed? Re till end of article to know more.

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Shooting locations

According to fast-rewind, Hong Kong was main location where Bloodsport was filmed.  East Lake Hotel was a fictitious hotel where Drux stayed with his friend Jackson during Kumite Tournament. exterior of a building with Majesty Chinese Restaurant was shown in film as hotel. This building is located at Crossing of Wing Hing Street and Hing Fat Street and is located opposite Victoria Park.

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According to Jmesgriffiths, Peninsula Hotel also served as an important location among all Bloodsport shooting locations. This is hotel where US military crime investigation officers Helmer and Rawlins stay after appearing in Hong Kong. hotel's exterior was featured in scene when se two officials cross ro and jump over traffic barrier to catch Drux.

Mody ro served as perfect backdrop for chasing scenes among Bloodsport filming locations.   crossing of Mody Ro, Hanoi Ro, and Hart Avenue is seen when Drux pauses once while Rawlins and Helmer are chasing him.

Anor chasing scene was also shot near Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Here, two intelligence officers fall on river canal as Drux can eve m.

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tram network of Hong Kong also featured among Bloodsport filming locations. In movie, Drux is seen taking a tram ride after visiting his injured friend Jackson. He also discovered face of his opponent Li in window.

Lions Pavilion was also included among Bloodsport shooting locations.  Victoria peak in Lion Pavilion was place where Drux is seen performing his side splits.

Reviews

Despite its commercial success, movie was panned by critics. It still enjoys its cult status as an action movie. According to Rotten Tomatoes' official site, movie only got a below-average score of 40% from critics. But, it got a good audience score of 74%. Movie review site Metacritic gives this movie a Metascore of 29 out of 100 from critics' end.