Pushed to the Limit (1992)
Magnificent Mimi is a woman with a destiny and a bright future ahead of her. She is the world's greatest female wrestling champion, she has a loving boyfriend and loyal family members who care and love her. But things take a turn for the worst when Mimi's boyfriend Nick is wounded and her younger brother is shot to death for trying to stiff local druglord Harry Lee. Lee is the toughest and meanest criminal figure in all of Southern California and if you double-cross him, you won't live to see the sun set. Not only does Lee rule his own empire, he also runs the Kumite, a gladitorial fight ring where warriors battle to the death. Mimi knows the police can't touch Lee with a ten foot pole and so she enlists the aid of her martial arts friend Master Vern to teach her kickboxing and tai chi so she can prepare for combat. Vern doesn't think Mimi is ready for Kumite, as it is a place where only one warrior can be left standing and breathing and the one who loses dies.
Director: Michael Mileham
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Mimi Lesseos as Mimi |
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Eidan Hanzei as Harry Lee |
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Verrel Reed as Vern |
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Greg Ostrin as John Cordone / Johnny |
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Phong Atwood Vo as Ernie |
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Christl Colven as Inga the Champion Fighter |
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Alex Demir as Mike |
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Michael M. Foley as Nick |
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Barbara Braverman as Mom |
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Louie Lesseos as Louie |
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Eva Lesseos-Lupher as Eva |
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Lorraine Hawkins as Terri |
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Tino Orsini as Byron |
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Mouchette Van Helsdingen as Starella |
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Cynthia Prouder as Quatro |
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Vivian Wickliffe as Chata |
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Amy Barcroft as Sheeba |
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Diana Cuevas as Fighter |
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Carolyn Iga as Fighter |
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Paula Mead as Fighter |
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Tony 'Satch' Williams as Fighter |
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Catherine Dao as Fighter |
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Chris Mackin as Fighter |
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Steve Mateo as Dancer |
| Sound | Miriam Cutler | Music |
| Production | Mimi Lesseos | Producer |
| Art | Al Locatelli | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Teresa Binder Westby | Costume Design |
| Editing | Peter Cohen | Editor |
| Camera | Bodo Holst | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kimberley Spiteri | Hairstylist |
| Directing | Michael Mileham | Director |
| Writing | Mimi Lesseos | Writer |
| Crew | Terry Mack | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Directing | Gina Michel | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Frank Trejo | Stunt Coordinator |
| Lighting | Michael Graef | Gaffer |
| Crew | Jacques Hébert | Special Effects |
