No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder is an action-adventure movie from 1987. It is about an American kickboxer, Scott Wylde, who travels to Cambodia to free his Vietnamese girlfriend from the grip of Russian and Vietnamese troops. The film has an impressive cast, including Loren Avedon, Max Thayer, and Cynthia Rothrock and it is directed by Corey Yuen.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand. The film shooting took place during different dates ranging from the year 1986 and throughout 1987. Most of the film scenes were shot during the months of October 1986, and March 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Loren Avedon | Scott Wylde |
| Max Thayer | Mac Jarvis |
| Cynthia Rothrock | Terry |
| Patra Wanthivanond | Sulin Nguyen |
| Matthias Hues | Yuri |
| Nirut Sirichanya | Colonel Tol Nol |
| Perm Hongsakul | Mr. Nguyen |
| Grisapong Hanviriyakitichai | Pimp |
| Roy Horan | American Consular |
| Bunchai Im-arunrak | Head Monk |
| Opisok Praechaya | Gym Manager |
| Sanchai Martves | Restaurant Manager |
| Suang Sosretananant | Arm Wrestler |
| Amuay Cespumkong | Thai Boxer |
| Vinay Leapmorn | Thai Boxer |
| Vichoi Vatchoiaracarn | Thai General |
| Janopon | Thai General |
| Shiusuk Tonpi | Thai Policeman |
| Surtap Wongkumhan | Thai Policeman |
| De Jumpbi | Maid |
| Samrit Sripitukkulvirai | Kidnapper |
| Ah Dang | Kidnapper |
| King-Chu Lee | Kidnapper |
| Shupom Pukpie | Vietnamese Fighter |
| Sunom Shaiton | Vietnamese Fighter |
| Shukung Tontan | Vietnamese Fighter |
| Cheung Mak | Vietnamese Fighter |
| Kwok-Keung Chan | Vietnamese Fighter |
| David Tetter | Russian |
| Linden Blue | Russian |
| Rod Nation | Russian |
| John Knipfing | Russian |
| Cliff Armstrong | Russian |
| Previn | Russian |
| John Wilkenson | Russian |
| Allen Carpenter | Russian |
| Keld | Russian |
| Michael Pand | Russian |
| Tommy Keown | Russian |
| George Garvin | Russian |
| Gary Jackson | Russian |
| Charlie Postma | Russian |
| Keanight Tie | Tuk-Tuk Driver |
| Hang-Sheng Wu | Kidnapper (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was not only shot in Thailand, but throughout its production, it also faced cultural conflicts among the American, Hong Kong, and Thai crews.
- Since the film did not have access to movie-guns, all the weapons in the film were real and were loaded with live ammunition during shooting.
- Another interesting fact is that while shooting for the film, the explosive crew even had access to handguns, and they also had Thai Special Forces, and Thai police involved.
- During an action scene inside a boxing ring, a black-haired stuntman did the somersault instead of Loren Avedon, the actor playing Scott Wylde.
- In 1996, the movie was featured in Top Fighter 2.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bangkok, Thailand
- Latitude: 13.7563309
- Longitude: 100.5017651
- Place ID: ChIJ82ENKDJgHTERIEjiXbIAAQE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bangkok, Thailand
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
