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An ex-soldier turned mercenary 'transporter' moves goods, human or otherwise, from one place to another. Complications arise when a job goes astray and he has to save the life of his female cargo.

Initial release: October 2, 2002 (USA)

Directors: Louis Leterrier, Corey Yuen

Budget: €20.9 million; ($20.5 million)

Production companies: EuropaCorp; TF1 Films Production; Current Entertainment; Canal+

Music by: Stanley Clarke

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This week on the podcast we revisit, Cobra. 

A gang of neo-fascist thugs break into people's homes and kill them at random. Cobretti is brought on to end these activities, which leads to a battle between the thugs and Cobretti.

Initial release: May 23, 1986 (USA)

Director: George P. Cosmatos

Music composed by: Sylvester Levay

Screenplay: Sylvester Stallone, Paula Gosling

This week on the podcast we talk about Nobody with special guest Todd Gaines.

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Hutch Mansell fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again.

Release date: March 26, 2021 (Canada)

Director: Ilya Naishuller

Box office: $44.5 million

Budget: $16 million

A Milanese pimp is framed for heroin theft, and his wife and daughter are murdered in the man hunt, leading him to swear revenge on everyone who was involved.

Initial release: September 1, 1972 (Italy)

Director: Fernando Di Leo

Film series: Di Leo's Milieu Trilogy

 

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The Detective is hell-bent on nabbing the Driver, a man well-known in the criminal world for manoeuvring getaway vehicles during crimes. The Detective decides to set a bank robbery to trap him.Initial release: June 8, 1978 (Netherlands)Director: Walter HillBox office: $4.9 millionScreenplay: Walter Hill

 

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Welcome to the very first BFOP Network wide roundtable discussion! We decided to kick off the event by reviewing the new Mortal Kombat movie because most of us have some form of nostalgic love for the franchise, be it movie or game. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we had making it, and please check out all the podcasts on our network! All links can be found at BFOPNetwork .com

Holy shit! This is amazing and were were so lucky to speak with the amazing director/stuntman John Stewart about his life in movies. John Stewart is known for his work on:

 2007Fall Guy: The John Stewart Story (Video) (stunts)

 2002Gale Force (Video) (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 2001Gabriela (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1999Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (Video) (stunt coordinator)

 1997The Bad Pack (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1996Playback (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1995Hostile Intentions (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1995Leprechaun 3 (Video) (stunt coordinator)

 1995Evolver (stunt coordinator)

 1994Deadly Target (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1994Tryst (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1994Blindfold: Acts of Obsession (TV Movie) (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart) / (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1994Scanner Cop (Video) (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1994Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1994The Stöned Age (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1993Witchboard 2 (stunt coordinator)

 1993Night Trap (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1991Dark Rider (stunts)

 1991Grand Canyon (stunt performer - as John Michael Stewart)

 1991Journey of Honor (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1990Night of the Wilding (Video) (stunts)

 1990Cartel (stunts)

 1990Down the Drain (stunt coordinator)

 1989Death Spa (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1989Girlfriend from Hell (stunts)

 1988Deadly Intent (Video) (stunts)

 1988Survival Quest (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1988Nightmare at Noon (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1988Phantasm II (stunt player)

 1988Night of the Demons (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart) / (stunt player - as John Michael Stewart)

 1988Deep Space (stunt coordinator)

 1988Slaughterhouse Rock (stunt coordinator)

 1988Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (stunt coordinator)

 1987Cold Steel (stunt coordinator: second unit - as John Michael Stewart) / (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1987Terminal Entry (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1987The Hidden (stunt performer)

 1987Creepozoids (stunt coordinator)

 1987Zombie High (stunts)

 1987Open House (stunt coordinator)

 1987Cyclone (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1987Munchies (stunt coordinator)

 1986Star Slammer (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1986Wired to Kill (stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart)

 1986Death Flash (stunts)

 1986Armed Response (stunt coordinator)

 1986Ferris Bueller's Day Off (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1986The Tomb (stunt coordinator)

 1986Billy Galvin (assistant stunt coordinator - as John Michael Stewart) / (stunt double - as John Michael Stewart)

 1986Neon Maniacs (stunts - as John Michael Stewart)

 1986Foxtrap (stunts)

 1985Crime Killer (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)

 1985Savage Dawn (stunt co-coordinator - as John M. Stewart)

 1985Hard Rock Zombies (stunt coordinator)

 1980Skelms (stunts)

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Conan, who was sold into slavery when he was a kid, sets off to find the sorcerer responsible for the genocide of his family and people.

Initial release: April 2, 1982 (United Kingdom)

Director: John Milius

Narrator: Mako Iwamatsu

Film series: Conan the Barbarian

Reggie, a street-smart robber, is tasked to help nab his former partners. Jack Cates, a tough cop, and Reggie hate each other but form a special bond as they chase the three criminals.

Initial release: December 8, 1982 (USA)

Director: Walter Hill

Film series: 48 Hrs.

Music composed by: James Horner

Screenplay: Walter Hill, Larry Gross, Roger Spottiswoode, Steven E. de Souza

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This week we have two film staring Cynthia Rothrock

Martial Law

Two cops who are martial arts experts team up to stop a criminal organization headed by a ruthless boss who's also a martial artist.

Martial Law Undercover

A martial arts expert cop teams up with another to take down a criminal organization after one of his fellow detectives suspiciously dies in a car accident.