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Double Impact (1991)

โ€œOne packs a punch. One packs a piece. Together they deliver...โ€

6.2/10 ยท 1,262 votes 1h 50m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#57 of 63 films from 1991 #1528 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sheldon Lettich ยท Written by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes, Sheldon Lettich

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Overview

Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Alex / Chad Wagner
Geoffrey Lewisas Frank Avery
Alonna Shawas Danielle Wilde
Bolo Yeungas Moon
Cory Eversonas Kara
Philip Chan Yan-Kinas Raymond Zhang
Alan Scarfeas Nigel Griffith
Andy Armstrongas Paul Wagner
Woo Fungas Chinese Nurse
Kamel Krifaas Mahjong Manager
Peter Malotaas Body Guard With Spurs
Sarah-Jane Varleyas Katherine Wagner
Kamel Krifaas Mah Jong Manager
Eugene Choyas Mr. Chen

Facts

Release dateJuly 31, 1991
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1991 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$30,102,717 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0101764

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Questions

How long is Double Impact?
Double Impact runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Double Impact worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,262 votes, which places it #57 of 63 films released in 1991 in this index (top 11%) and #1528 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Double Impact?
Double Impact was directed by Sheldon Lettich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lionheart (1990).
Who stars in Double Impact?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alex / Chad Wagner; Geoffrey Lewis as Frank Avery; Alonna Shaw as Danielle Wilde; Bolo Yeung as Moon; Cory Everson as Kara; Philip Chan Yan-Kin as Raymond Zhang.
What is Double Impact rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Double Impact?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26086.

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