Ronald L. Marchini
Biography: Ronald Lee Marchini (aka Ron Marchini) is an American martial artist who is a champion at renbukai. He wrote books on karate and renbukai with Leo Fong, a martial artist known for renbukai and Power training in Kung-Fu and karate. In May 1964, at Takayuki Kubota's All-Stars Tournament in Los Angeles, California, Marchini fought Chuck Norris, who earned his first martial arts tournament championship by defeating Marchini by a half a point.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 04, 1945
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Death Machines
1976-09-14
Death Machines
Overview: Madame Lu has created three "Death Machines," a trio of martial arts experts who have been injected with a special serum, turning them into mindless zombies, capable only of murder, at Lu's command. Tasked with eliminating her enemies, the Death Machines go on a blood-soaked rampage, killing anyone in their path. After they massacre an entire dojo, leaving only one survivor, the Death Machines and Madame Lu herself become the targets of his vengeance...
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-09-14
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Murder in the Orient
1974-03-15
Murder in the Orient
Overview: American agent, with the help of a wise martial arts teacher, hunts down a pair of samurai swords that are worth millions of dollars.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-15
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Jungle Wolf
1986-07-01
Jungle Wolf
Overview: Because a United States Ambassador to a "Central American" country is kidnapped by rebels, U.S. military personnel will be deployed to the nation unless former Vietnam veteran and jungle fighter Steve Parrish (Ron Marchini) can effect a rescue of the official.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-01
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Karate Cop
1991-09-14
Karate Cop
Overview: John Travis is the last honest cop in a future dominated by terroristic martial-arts gangs who fight gladiator-style in arenas.
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-14
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Return Fire: Jungle Wolf II
1988-12-06
Return Fire: Jungle Wolf II
Overview: Steve Parrish returns home to the San Francisco area after his many travails fighting in Central America and all he wants to do is see his young son Zak. However, gang boss Petroli has it out for Parrish and he sends all the baldest, fattest, oldest goons after Parrish to exterminate him. But Parrish is one...clever...man. Somehow they manage to kidnap Zak, so Parrish teams up with his love interest Teri to fight the baddies and save Zak. Also, corrupt government agent Carruthers has his own stake in both the fates of Petroli and Parrish.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-06
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Omega Cop
1990-07-19
Omega Cop
Overview: The year is 1999. John Travis is the toughest cop alive... In fact the only cop alive. He and his elite force stand between murderous mutants and the remains of humanity...
Genres: Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-19
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Forgotten Warrior
1986-03-21
Forgotten Warrior
Overview: Steve Parrish is the Forgotten Warrior, a man who refuses to be defeated. Now he's become a creature of the jungle who lives to kill. He has survived the inhuman brutalities of war and prison camps and he finally finds love and peace among some native villagers. However, happiness is only temporary as his compatriots turn against him. He becomes a hunted animal. A man stripped of his pride, his friends, and his country, he is left with only one alternative. Kill or be killed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-21
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Karate Raider
1995-01-01
Karate Raider
Overview: Jake Turner is back on a rescue mission to liberate an attractive female Drug Enforcement officer captured and held prisoner by an American drug lord in the jungles of Colombia.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Ninja Warriors
1985-06-01
Ninja Warriors
Overview: Steve is a Ninja. He's been called in by the police to help them in their investigations. He's to work with Kevin, a police lieutentant. They are investigating the break-in at the Federal Research Institute, where despite heavy security, 7 Ninja warriors manage to steal a vital document. Well pleased with their night's work, they return to their master, Kurodo, who finds they only have a half of the information they need. The police capatain wants results. Kevin suspects that a Japanese Garden he visited once with Steve could be the headquarters of Kurodo and his Ninja's and goes in search of proof. He's caught spying and is tortured and killed. After the disappearance of Kevin, Steve opens his Ninja box. He breaks the seal of his Katana and starts the Mantra. He attacks the Japanese Garden, eliminates the Ninja warriors and after recovering the documents and blowing up the laboratory, finally meets Kurodo, there can only be one victor...
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-06-01
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