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Double Team (1997)

“They don't play by the rules.”

5.3/10 · 876 votes 1h 33m r ActionScience-fiction

#107 of 113 films from 1997 #2077 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tsui Hark · Written by Don Jakoby, Paul Mones

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Overview

A CIA agent is interned for failing to kill an international terrorist. Escaping from his island exile, he teams up with a flamboyant arms dealer and sets out to find the terrorist and rescue the agent's family. Together they're a two-man arsenal... with enough voltage to rock the free world.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Jack Quinn
Dennis Rodmanas Yaz
Mickey Rourkeas Stavros
Paul Freemanas Goldsmythe
Natacha Lindingeras Kathryn Quinn
Valéria Cavallias Dr. Maria Trifioli
Jay Benedictas Brandon
Bruno Bilottaas Kofi
Mario Opinatoas James
Orso Maria Guerrinias Colony Resident
Ted Rusoffas Brother Ramulu
Umberto Rahoas Brother Regulo
Xiong Xinxinas Stavros' Man in Hotel
Angelo Ragusaas Stavros Goon

Facts

Release dateApril 4, 1997
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$48,138,337 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0119013

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Questions

How long is Double Team?
Double Team runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Double Team worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 876 votes, which places it #107 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 6%) and #2077 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Double Team?
Double Team was directed by Tsui Hark.
Who stars in Double Team?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jack Quinn; Dennis Rodman as Yaz; Mickey Rourke as Stavros; Paul Freeman as Goldsmythe; Natacha Lindinger as Kathryn Quinn; Valéria Cavalli as Dr. Maria Trifioli.
What is Double Team rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Double Team?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30728.

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