MIAMI CONNECTION: The Taekwondo Cult Classic That Came Back from the Dead | Cinema Shock Roulette

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In this episode of Cinema Shock Roulette, we dive into the totally bonkers, synth-fueled, ninja-packed world of MIAMI CONNECTION, a forgotten 1987 indie action film that rose from obscurity to become a full-blown cult phenomenon decades later. Filmed in Orlando, funded by a Taekwondo grandmaster, and featuring a rock band called Dragon Sound who fight crime in their spare time, MIAMI CONNECTION is a singular vision of friendship, martial arts, and cocaine-smuggling ninjas on motorcycles. We’ll explore how the film was made on a shoestring budget by martial artist/philosopher Y.K. Kim, how it was panned and lost for decades, and how it was rediscovered and resurrected by Alamo Drafthouse to become a midnight movie sensation. Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Once lost to time, MIAMI CONNECTION is now one of the most beloved cult action films of all time. Discover how Taekwondo, ninjas, and friendship brought it back from the dead.

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