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Was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial artist who, in fighting rings, was also known as Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka. He also taught martial arts in Dallas,Texas. His skills were taught to young men with potential for football greatness. He was located directly across from Southern Methodist University. His students included many All American football players including David Randle. Randle’s training began on his 5th birthday. Randle went on to become one of the most awarded high school football players in Texas history. After high school he played at SMU for one season in 1981. He then transferred to UCLA, where he was part of 2 Rose Bowl victories in 1983 and 1984. Randle always honored Professor Tanaka with the most important influence in the football techniques he used his entire life. (Wikipedia)

Last Action Hero ( 1993) | IMDb: 6.5

Action , Adventure , Comedy , Family , Fantasy

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

Starring:

Arnold Schwarzenegger , Austin O'Brien , Bridgette Wilson-Sampras , F. Murray Abraham , Art Carney , Charles Dance

Directed by:

John McTiernan , Cellin Gluck , Fred Waugh

Produced by:

John McTiernan , Liz Probst , Jono Oliver

Black Rain ( 1989) | IMDb: 6.6

Action , Drama , Thriller

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.

Starring:

Michael Douglas , Andy García , Ken Takakura , Kate Capshaw , Yūsaku Matsuda , Shigeru Kōyama

Directed by:

Ridley Scott , Jodi Ehrlich , Benjamin Rosenberg

Produced by:

Dianne Crittenden , Ken Haber , Steve Dobbins

The Running Man ( 1987) | IMDb: 6.7

Action , Crime , Science fiction , Thriller

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

Starring:

Arnold Schwarzenegger , Richard Dawson , María Conchita Alonso , Yaphet Kotto , Jim Brown , Jesse Ventura

Directed by:

Paul Michael Glaser , Luca Kouimelis , Barry K. Thomas

Produced by:

Jackie Burch , Christine Whitney , Margaret Mitchell

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