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Lionheart (1990)

“When the streets are a jungle... There can only be one king.”

6.6/10 · 1,210 votes 1h 45m r Action

#34 of 69 films from 1990 #1073 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sheldon Lettich · Written by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich

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Overview

Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Lyon Gaultier
Harrison Pageas Joshua Eldridge
Lisa Pelikanas Hélène Gaultier
Ashley Johnsonas Nicole Gaultier
Deborah Rennardas Cynthia
Brian Thompsonas Russell
Michel Qissias Moustafa
Vojislav Govedaricaas Sgt. Hartog
Billy Blanksas African Legionnaire
Tony Halmeas security guard
Scott Spiegelas Pool Fight Bookie
James Brewster Thompsonas N.Y. 'Monster' Fighter
Paco Christian Prietoas Pool Fighter
George McDanielas Adjutant

Facts

Release dateJune 7, 1990
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresAction
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$24,271,196 (4.0× budget)
IMDbtt0100029

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Questions

How long is Lionheart?
Lionheart runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Lionheart worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,210 votes, which places it #34 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 52%) and #1073 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lionheart?
Lionheart was directed by Sheldon Lettich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Double Impact (1991).
Who stars in Lionheart?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Lyon Gaultier; Harrison Page as Joshua Eldridge; Lisa Pelikan as Hélène Gaultier; Ashley Johnson as Nicole Gaultier; Deborah Rennard as Cynthia; Brian Thompson as Russell.
What is Lionheart rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lionheart?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48454.

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