Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996)

8.0/10 116 min Action Drama

Overview

A young rebel falls for the sister of a local kickboxing champion. In order to stay out of jail, he is advised by his parole officer to begin training in the art of kickboxing. His romance with the girl blossoms but comes to a crashing halt when he is forced to face her brother in the ring. When the brother is accidentally killed, the romance ends and the young kickboxer participates in illegal street fights. When the kickboxer has a shot at the Golden Belt against the Japanese champ, he soon learns that this may be the final fight of his life. Written by Ninja01

Cast

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing

Ken Wong

Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Gloria Chan

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Black Jack Hung

Michael Tong Man-Lung

Rocky Chan

Hilary Tsui Ho-Ying

Pam

Jun Kunimura

Japanese Trainer

David Wu

Traffic Cop

Ken Lok Tat-Wah

Pang

Kenya Sawada

Yamada Motokazu

Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu

Loud Spectator

Clifton Ko Chi-Sum

Pao

Alan Mak Siu-Fai

Policeman

Fruit Chan

Policeman

Ann Hui

Teacher

Lawrence Ah Mon

Fight Official

Bonnie Wong Man-Wai

Gloria and Rocky's Mother

Benny Lam Diy-Kuen

Bo

Wai Gei-Shun

Guest

May Law Koon-Lan

Ken's Mother

Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk

MC

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