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Lionheart

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  • 1h 48m
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6.2/10
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Lionheart (1990)
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An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Stefani Warren(earlier screenplay)
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme(story)
    • Sheldon Lettich(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Harrison Page
    • Deborah Rennard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Stefani Warren(earlier screenplay)
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme(story)
    • Sheldon Lettich(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Harrison Page
    • Deborah Rennard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Lionheart
    Trailer 1:58
    Lionheart

    Photos74

    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Lionheart (1990)
    Lisa Pelikan in Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Lionheart (1990)
    Deborah Rennard in Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vojislav Govedarica, and Michel Qissi in Lionheart (1990)
    Brian Thompson in Lionheart (1990)
    Harrison Page in Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Stuart F. Wilson in Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Abdel Qissi in Lionheart (1990)
    Lionheart (1990)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Lionheart (1990)

    Top cast

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    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Lyonas Lyon
    Harrison Page
    Harrison Page
    • Joshuaas Joshua
    Deborah Rennard
    Deborah Rennard
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Lisa Pelikan
    Lisa Pelikan
    • Heleneas Helene
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Nicole Gaultieras Nicole Gaultier
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • Russellas Russell
    Vojislav Govedarica
    • Sgt. Hartogas Sgt. Hartog
    • (as Voyo Goric)
    Michel Qissi
    Michel Qissi
    • Moustafaas Moustafa
    George McDaniel
    George McDaniel
    • Adjutantas Adjutant
    Eric Karson
    Eric Karson
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Ash Adams
    Ash Adams
    • Francoisas Francois
    • (as Jason Adams)
    William T. Amos
    William T. Amos
    • Drug Dealeras Drug Dealer
    Roz Bosley
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Dennis Rucker
    • Irish Legionnaireas Irish Legionnaire
    • (as Dennis Wayne Rucker)
    Billy Blanks
    Billy Blanks
    • African Legionnaireas African Legionnaire
    Stefanos Miltsakakis
    Stefanos Miltsakakis
    • Jeep Driveras Jeep Driver
    Lew Hopson
    Lew Hopson
    • Ship's Mateas Ship's Mate
    Sebastian Massa
    • Ship's Engineeras Ship's Engineer
    • Director
      • Sheldon Lettich
    • Writers
      • Stefani Warren(earlier screenplay)
      • Jean-Claude Van Damme(story) (screenplay)
      • Sheldon Lettich(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    To reunite with this dying brother in Los Angeles, the French Foreign Legion officer, Lyon Gaultier, abandons his unit. Penniless, yet determined to make those who harmed his brother pay, Lyon takes part in an illegal street fight and catches the eye of Cynthia Caldera, an unscrupulous organizer of underground fights. However, as Lyon becomes Lionheart, the unpaid medical bills of his sister-in-law, Hélène, start to pile up. Now, the odds are against Lyon, who desperately wants to help his brother's family. Can Lionheart defeat brutal Attila, the undisputed champion of Cynthia's underground fighting matches? —Nick Riganas
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Honour or revenge, he has no choice...
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for graphically violent fight scenes and for strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A sequel was planned but never materialized.
    • Goofs
      When Lyon and Joshua are walking in New York City there is seen a sign for Carl's Jr., a western burger chain with no locations on the east coast.
    • Quotes

      Joshua: The guy's wearing a damn skirt!

      Lyon: He's from Scotland.

      Joshua: Scotland? Scotland's shit. Kick his Scotland ass. Pull off his damn skirt, I'd like to see if he's got any drawers on.

    • Alternate versions
      Australian releases rated M are edited for violence.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sense8: What Is Human? (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      CONFIANCE
      Written and Performed by Rachid Taha
      Courtesy of Virgin Music (SRL) and Polydor Music (SRL)

    User reviews106

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A no brain fight film with a heart. Van Dammes best.
    When i saw this film i was just 15 and it touched me how Leon wanted to fight for his brothers wife and kid.The films fight scenes are well staged and when i watched the film again recently i was surprised by how much i enjoyed it.Thats the thing,its a really enjoyable film,you can harp on all day about how Van Damme isn't the worlds best actor,how the sound mix is wobbly and the film looks as though it has been churned out for TV but its a good story well executed and that is the long and short of it.Van Damme has gone on to make many a film in a similar vein but i felt it was on this production that he came off best.The trainer played by Harrison Page helps lift the film too. 8/10
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    • axlrhodes
    • Mar 27, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Serbian
    • Also known as
      • Wrong Bet
    • Filming locations
      • Jean, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imperial Entertainment Corporation
      • Wrong Bet Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,078,196
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,094,552
      • Jan 13, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,271,196
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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