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Maximum Risk (1996)

โ€œThe other side of safe.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 592 votes 1h 40m r ActionThrillerCrime

#83 of 95 films from 1996 #1864 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung ยท Written by Larry Ferguson

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Overview

Alain Moreau's investigation into the death of his identical twin brother leads him from the beauty of the south of France to the mean streets of New York City and into the arms of his brother's beautiful girlfriend. Pursued by ruthless Russian mobsters and renegade FBI agents, the duo race against time to solve his brother's murder and expose an international conspiracy.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Alain Moreau / Mikhail Suverov
Natasha Henstridgeas Alex Minetti
Jean-Hugues Angladeas Sebastien
Zach Grenieras Ivan Dzasokhov
Paul Ben-Victoras Agent Pellman
Frank Sengeras Agent Loomis
Stefanos Miltsakakisas Red Face
David Hemblenas Dmitri Kirov
Frank Van Keekenas Davis
Stรฉphane Audranas Chantal
Dan Moranas Yuri
Donald Burdaas Nicholas
Herb Lovelleas Martin
Carlo Rotaas Bohemia Bartender

Facts

Release dateSeptember 13, 1996
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$51,702,483 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117011

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Questions

How long is Maximum Risk?
Maximum Risk runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Maximum Risk worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 592 votes, which places it #83 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 14%) and #1864 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Maximum Risk?
Maximum Risk was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung. Other well-rated titles by the same director: In Hell (2003), Replicant (2001).
Who stars in Maximum Risk?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alain Moreau / Mikhail Suverov; Natasha Henstridge as Alex Minetti; Jean-Hugues Anglade as Sebastien; Zach Grenier as Ivan Dzasokhov; Paul Ben-Victor as Agent Pellman; Frank Senger as Agent Loomis.
What is Maximum Risk rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Maximum Risk?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5942.

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