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JCVD (2008)

“The Biggest Fight of His Life!”

6.6/10 · 589 votes 1h 36m r ActionComedyDramaCrime

#106 of 219 films from 2008 #1061 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mabrouk El Mechri · Written by Frédéric Benudis, Christophe Turpin, Mabrouk El Mechri

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Overview

Between his tax problems and his legal battle with his wife for the custody of his daughter, these are hard times for the action movie star who finds that even Steven Seagal has pinched a role from him! This fictionalized version of Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to the country of his birth to seek the peace and tranquility he can no longer enjoy in the United States, but inadvertently gets involved in a bank robbery with hostages.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas J.C.V.D.
François Damiensas Bruges
Zinedine Soualemas Man wearing Beret
Karim Belkhadraas Watchman
Jean-François Wolffas Thirty-year-old
Anne Paulicevichas Teller
John Flandersas Ex-wife's Lawyer
Janine Horsburghas JCVD's Assistant
Mourade Zeguendias Video Club Client
Valérie Bodsonas Widow at Film Budapest
Hervé Sogneas Lieutenant Smith
Rock Chenas Asian Director
Huifang Wangas Asian Translator
Renata Kamaraas Los Angeles Court Judge

Facts

Release dateJune 4, 2008
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageFR
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$2,342,211 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt1130988

More from Mabrouk El Mechri

The Cold Light of DayThe Cold Light of Day2012 · ★ 5.4 · 1h 33m

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Questions

How long is JCVD?
JCVD runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is JCVD worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 589 votes, which places it #106 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 52%) and #1061 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed JCVD?
JCVD was directed by Mabrouk El Mechri. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Cold Light of Day (2012).
Who stars in JCVD?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as J.C.V.D.; François Damiens as Bruges; Zinedine Soualem as Man wearing Beret; Karim Belkhadra as Watchman; Jean-François Wolff as Thirty-year-old; Anne Paulicevich as Teller.
What is JCVD rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for JCVD?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33838.

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