(1989), also known as American Tiger , is a cult-classic Italian action-thriller directed by Sergio Martino . Set in Miami, it stars Olympic gold medalist Mitch Gaylord and the legendary Donald Pleasence in a story that blends 1980s neon aesthetics with supernatural mysticism. Plot Summary

: Victoria Prouty as Joanna (the stripper) and Daniel Greene as Francis (the unstoppable hitman).

: Donald Pleasence as Reverend Mortom, a sinister preacher.

Scott finds himself framed for murder and caught in the middle of an ancient battle between good and evil. He must protect a mystical from Reverend Mortom (Pleasence), a televangelist who is actually a devilish figure seeking the statue’s infinite power. Cast and Key Details

: A wild mashup of action, giallo-style mystery, and supernatural horror. Why It's a Cult Favorite

The story follows (Gaylord), a Miami college student who works part-time as a rickshaw driver. His life spirials into chaos after a chance encounter with Madame Moon , a mysterious Chinese sorceress, and a setup involving a stripper and a blackmail sex tape.

: Mitch Gaylord as Scott Edwards, an athletic rickshaw runner.