Lion Fist Delivers High-Stakes Martial Arts Action on Digital This September
Acclaimed martial artist Mathis Landwehr takes center stage in Lion Fist, an emotionally charged martial arts action thriller where every fight is a battle for survival.
Blending explosive hand-to-hand combat with an inspiring story of redemption and family, Joe follows a father forced into an underground fighting tournament after tragedy leaves him with no other way to save his son’s life.
Lion Fist Arrives on Digital September 14 in the UK and September 15 in the United States.
Lion Fist
- Director: Taim M. Adams
- Starring: Mathis Landwehr, Kurt McKinney, Gary Daniels, Keith Cooke, David Yeung, Li Yanlong
- Genre: Action
Plot Synopsis
After spending four years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, skilled martial artist Joe (Mathis Landwehr) is finally released, hoping to rebuild the life that was taken from him.
Instead, he is met with heartbreaking news.
His young son has been diagnosed with a life-threatening tumor and urgently needs an expensive operation. Desperate to save him and with no legal means of raising the money in time, Joe enters a brutal international martial arts tournament offering a $100,000 grand prize.
Under the demanding guidance of the legendary Grandmaster Wu, Joe pushes himself to his physical and mental limits while facing some of the world’s most dangerous fighters.
But as the competition unfolds, Joe discovers that victory isn’t determined by skill alone. His opponents are willing to cheat, manipulate, and even kill to claim the prize, forcing him into the toughest fight of his life.
Driven by love for his son, Joe must overcome impossible odds in a tournament where losing means far more than defeat—it could cost his child’s future.
Cast
- Mathis Landwehr as Joe
- Kurt McKinney as Det. Parker
- Gary Daniels as Det. Williams
- Keith Cooke as Smoke
Additional cast members and character details have not yet been announced.
Why Martial Arts Fans Should Be Excited
Lion Fist combines emotional storytelling with intense martial arts action, delivering a classic underdog tale where determination, sacrifice, and family are at the heart of every fight.
Featuring authentic fight choreography, high-impact tournament battles, and a compelling emotional core, the film is poised to appeal to fans of martial arts classics such as Bloodsport, Undisputed, Warrior, and Ip Man.
Mathis Landwehr’s background in martial arts brings realism and intensity to the action sequences, while the film’s tournament setting provides a showcase for a variety of fighting styles and unforgettable combat encounters.
Film Details
- Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Thriller
Digital Release Date
Lion Fist arrives:
- United Kingdom: Digital release on September 14
- United States: Digital release on September 15
With explosive fight scenes, emotional stakes, and a determined father willing to risk everything for his son, Lion Fist looks set to deliver an inspiring and adrenaline-fueled martial arts thriller that action fans won’t want to miss.
Lion Fist Arrives on Digital September 14 in the UK and September 15 in the United States.
