Ring of Steel

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Ring of Steel ★★ 1994 (R)

Alex, a one-time Olympic hopeful in fencing, is enticed into combat by the mysterious owner of a decadent nightclub where gladiator-type matches are staged for the thrill of the bored and jaded super-rich. Unaware of the high stakes, Alex wins a duel and is showered with money and the attention of a beautiful, yet dangerous woman. When Alex discovers the club's dark secret, he no longer wants to fight, but blackmail draws him in even deeper. 94m/ C VHS . Joe Don Baker, Carol Alt, Robert Chapin, Gary Kasper, Darlene Vogel; D: David Frost; W: Robert Chapin; M: Jeff Beal.