Overview

Almost immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the era of "market relations"begins. Capitalism is re-emerging in the country. It is time for redistribution of property and spheres of influence between criminal groups. War breaks out between gangs, in the ranks of which are often former athletes. Especially appreciated are those who have the skills of martial arts. At this time, a group of children who profess a rare kind of hand-to-hand fighting, called "Russian style", comes to one provincial city. Their appearance greatly alarmed the leaders of the two rival gangs controlling the city. They are trying to get these valuable fighters into their ranks. In the course of going any means, and the guys are forced to defend themselves.

Cast

Aleksei Kadochnikov, Andrey Rapoport, Vadim Zajtsev, Valentin Belousov, Anatoly Gorgul, Oleksandr Danylchenko, Sergey Vishnevetsky, Alexander Lavrov

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What is "Painful Hold" about?

Almost immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the era of "market relations"begins. Capitalism is re-emerging in the country. It is time for redistribution of property and spheres of influence between criminal groups. War breaks out between gangs, in the ranks of which are often former athletes. Especially appreciated are those who have the skills of martial arts. At this time, a group of children who profess a rare kind of hand-to-hand fighting, called "Russian style", comes to one provincial city. Their appearance greatly alarmed the leaders of the two rival gangs controlling the city. They are trying to get these valuable fighters into their ranks. In the course of going any means, and the guys are forced to defend themselves.

When was "Painful Hold" released?

Painful Hold was released in 1992.

Who stars in "Painful Hold"?

The cast includes Aleksei Kadochnikov, Andrey Rapoport, Vadim Zajtsev, Valentin Belousov.