"Bloodsport" -- based on a true story (?)

[krunchyfrogg]

I was watching this movie about a week ago (it was on some cable network late at night) and it had some pretty cool martial arts fights in it. But what really took me by surprise was that it said, "Based on a true story" and had some facts about the martial artist portrayed by Van Damme in the movie.

I know Hollywood has a history of bending "facts" a whole lot in these "true stories," so I was wondering how much of this story really is true.

[cathal]

There are more than a few opinions on this topic. I'd suggest that you check it out for yourself as some conversations I've seen can get pretty heated. You can make up your own mind.

[A_Train]

Frank Dux was the guy though it is suggested that he may be quite a liar. Wiki has some info on him here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Dux

Take a look and you can make up your own mind on him.

[Zorbasan]

there have been a lot of threads about Frank Dux on here, it seems that a lot of people dont have any respect for him,.

[Shotokan-kez]

Well i have never really looked into this before and from reading that link from wikipedia he doesnt sound like such a nice guy....still the film is great!

[Zorbasan]

the film is fantastic, one of my fav van dam movies.

[bushido_man96]

When Hollywood says "based on a true story," it means that they take names and an event, and then embelish the holy crap out of it to make it interesting enough for everyone to watch.

As for Dux, I have heard lots of negatives about him.

As for the movie, I like it. As for the story...well, it is a good story.

[Jiffy]

It's well known that these sort of competitions do exist, but as for Frank Dux, see posts above.

[krunchyfrogg]

I'm really glad I asked. Thanks a lot for the info everybody!

[bushido_man96]

My suggestion is to watch the movie, enjoy the movie, and don't think anything else of it.