For Life or Death
1996, English. Directed by Steven Kaman & Michael Lee Baron.
A man named Kaan Woo (James Lew) is escaping his dark past, having been involved with a cult of brown shroud-wearing, druid-like monk warriors that have mystical powers. He apparently wanted out, because their evil queen, Ling Li (Nancy Kwan), has sent her servant, Sir Xavier (Richard Norton), to do her bidding - i.e., eliminate Woo. During a battle with the dark forces, Woo's soul is transferred into the body of homeless drunkard Earl Stockman (Mark Pellegrino). Now this bum is as surprised as anybody to find out he has mystical kung-fu abilities. Now "Superbum" must take on the evil cult and win the day.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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For Life or Death is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Troma NOW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Steven KamanDirector
- Michael Lee BaronDirector
- James LewKaan Woo
- Karen SheperdZani
- Mark PellegrinoEarl Stockman
- Richard NortonSir Xavier
- Jennifer SommerfeldMarsha
- Paul HermanDuke Holgrave
- Grace UnaCaren
- Nancy KwanLing Li
- Kato KaelinMelon
- Warren A. StevensCellmate
- Traci BurgardWaitress
- Rick AveryShadow Monk Fighter
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1996
- Written by
- Steven Kaman
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For Life or Death runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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For Life or Death is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Troma NOW in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like For Life or Death?
If you liked For Life or Death, try Mexicali, Birth of the Dragon, In Full Bloom.
Who directed For Life or Death?
For Life or Death (1996) was directed by Steven Kaman and Michael Lee Baron and stars James Lew, Karen Sheperd, Mark Pellegrino.