Fist of the Warrior

Plot

The film follows three characters, a hit-man, a mobster and a corrupt detective who confront each other when events come to a head for them. Hit-man Lee Choe decides to retire to live a normal life. After refusing an order from mobster John Lowe, Lowe has Lee's girlfriend killed. In order to seek vengeance, Lee goes on a mission to kill Lowe, who turns to corrupt detective Craig Barnes to frame him. At the same time, Barnes, who's being investigated by internal affairs, has to deal with his unhappy, alcoholic wife Katie.

Cast

Ho-Sung Pak as Lee Choe

Peter Greene as John Lowe

Roger Guenveur Smith as Det. Craig Barnes

Robin Paul as Sarah Reeves

Sherilyn Fenn as Katie Barnes

Rosa Blasi as Woman in Black

Antonio Fargas as Father Riley

Ed Marinaro as Raymond Miles

Michael Dorn as Arnold Denton

John Dye as I.A. Officer

A Martinez as Anthony Black

Brian Thompson as Max

Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Frank

Richard Gant as Chief Matthews

Lara Phillips as Jenny Reeves

Marina Sirtis as Mary

Gina St. John as Det. Georgette Wilson

Production

Principal photography took place in August 2004. Fist of the Warrior was produced by Ho-Sung Pak, Wayne A. Kennedy and Matthew Chausse who created together the film company GenOne. It was initially produced by CatchLight Films under the title Lesser of Three Evils and was originally to be distributed by Fabrication Films. The film was featured at the 2005 Cannes Film Market However it was not released and was the subject of a legal dispute that ended in January 2008. In 2008 the film was renamed as Blood Money with Boll World Sales owning the international distribution rights. After being re-edited by Aglet Post, the film was ultimately released in the USA by Lionsgate on DVD in 2009 under the title Fist of the Warrior.