Gymkata (1985)

Nomination Year: 2002

SYNOPSIS: Jonathan Cabot (Kurt Thomas) is a world-class gymnast. His father disappeared into the country of Parmistan many years ago. Now it's been decided that the country is the perfect site for a "Star Wars" base.

However, the only way The Khan will ever allow a base to be built is if it is requested by the victor of The Game (the national bloodsport).

Kurt has to combine his gymnastics with ... um ... well, he utilizes his gymnastics to compete in The Game.

Kevin Hogan

Smithee Award Nominations

Most Ludicrous Premise
The Game and Star Wars See, there's this country. And it would be perfect for a satellite installation as part of the "Star Wars" missile defense initiative. And there's this bloodsport they have called The Game. And nobody's won in hundreds of years. And would you mind competing in this The Game so we can put a base there? Thanks. Means a lot to Uncle Sam.	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

"Alas, Poor Yorick"
Being a Gemini, I Never Know What To Expect "Anti-American sentiment has been running a little high..." ssssthunk, arrow through the head.	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

"WHAT?!"
Gosh, That's Convenient! Being chased through town by an angry mob, our hero emerges into the town square -- which happens to be equipped with a pommel horse! Using his Savage Gymnastic Skills, with the assistance of the pommel horse, he beats back the townsfolk and escapes.	Sorry, this clip has not yet been made available!

Directors

Director	Claim to Fame
Robert Clouse	Directed Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones

Cast

Actor	Character	Claim to Fame
Kurt Thomas	<Not Yet in Database>	Could've been an Olympic gymnastic medalist...if President Carter hadn't boycotted the '80 games in Moscow.
Tetchie Agbayani	<Not Yet in Database>
Richard Norton	<Not Yet in Database>	Martial Artist from Australia who is in a lot of action movies like Mad Max: Fury Road, Under a Red Moon, and Rage. With and without Honor.
Buck Kartalian	<Not Yet in Database>	"Dynamite" in Cool Hand Luke and "Julius" in Planet of the Apes
John Barrett	<Not Yet in Database>	Gomez in Gymkata, and stunts coordinator on "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers."
Conan Lee	Hao	Usually plays small cop parts or Asian gang-bangers.
Bob Schott	Thorg	Did a few TV episodes; was Thorg in Gymkata and Otis in Head of the Family.


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