Legionnaire (1998)
A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.
Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
Director: Peter MacDonald
Genre: Action, War, Adventure, History
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 3, 1998
Cast
- Jean-Claude Van Damme - Alain Lefevre
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Luther
- Steven Berkoff - Sgt. Steinkampf
- Nicholas Farrell - Mackintosh
- Jim Carter - Lucien Galgani
- Ana Sofrenović - Katarina
- Daniel Caltagirone - Guido Rosetti
- Joseph Long - Maxim
- Mario Kalli - Rene Galgano
- Joe Montana - Julot
Screenplay
- Sheldon Lettich (Screenplay)
- Rebecca Morrison (Screenplay)
- Jean-Claude Van Damme (Story)
- Sheldon Lettich (Story)
Music: John Altman
Cinematography: Douglas Milsome
Editing: Mike Murphy, Christopher Tellefsen
Production: Quadra Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $68M
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Epic Warriors and Battlefield Glory, Action-Packed Excitement, World War I and Trench Warfare
Keywords
shepherd, martial arts, rebel, morocco, foreign legionaire, sword fight, revenge, battlefield, gunfight, soldier, battle, desert, combat, behind enemy lines, 1920s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legionnaire about?
- Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
- Who directed Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire was directed by Peter MacDonald.
- Who stars in Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff, Nicholas Farrell, Jim Carter, Ana Sofrenović.
- How long is Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire is a Action, War, Adventure, History film.
- What is the budget of Legionnaire?
- Legionnaire had a budget of $20M.
- How much did Legionnaire gross?
- Legionnaire grossed $68M worldwide.
- Where was Legionnaire produced?
- Legionnaire was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Legionnaire?
- The themes of Legionnaire include: Martial Arts and Action, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Epic Warriors and Battlefield Glory, Action-Packed Excitement, World War I and Trench Warfare.