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Legionnaire (1998)
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Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
Cast
Jean-Claude Van Dammeas Alain Lefevre
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Luther
Steven Berkoffas Sgt. Steinkampf
Nicholas Farrellas Mackintosh
Jim Carteras Lucien Galgani
Ana Sofrenovićas Katarina
Daniel Caltagironeas Guido Rosetti
Joseph Longas Maxim
Mario Kallias Rene Galgano
Joe Montanaas Julot
Kim Rømeras Capt. Rousselot
Kamel Krifaas Abd-El Krim
Emma Boardmanas Can Can Girl
Tom Delmaras Cpl. Legros
Facts
| Release date | December 3, 1998 |
| Runtime | 98 min (1h 38m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, History, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $20,000,000 |
| Box office | $67,900,000 (3.4× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0126388 |
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Questions
How long is Legionnaire?
Legionnaire runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Legionnaire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 637 votes, which places it #112 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 10%) and #1842 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Legionnaire?
Legionnaire was directed by Peter MacDonald. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rambo III (1988).
Who stars in Legionnaire?
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alain Lefevre; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Luther; Steven Berkoff as Sgt. Steinkampf; Nicholas Farrell as Mackintosh; Jim Carter as Lucien Galgani; Ana Sofrenović as Katarina.
What is Legionnaire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Legionnaire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/84428.