An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.An Ex-French Soldier begins participating in underground street fights in order to make money for his brother's family.
Vojislav Govedarica
- Sgt. Hartog
- (as Voyo Goric)
Dennis Rucker
- Irish Legionnaire
- (as Dennis Wayne Rucker)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film was released under one of five titles, depending on the country it was released in. It was released under the names 'Lionheart', 'Full Contact', 'A.W.O.L Absent Without Leave', 'Wrong Bet,' and 'Leon '. The film was independently funded and so was sold to various distributors throughout the world. It is therefore assumed they just picked the title that had the most impact in their respective territories.
- GoofsDuring the fight in the pool, Lyon's lion tattoo is not on his chest.
- Alternate versionsAustralian releases rated M are edited for violence.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sense8: What Is Human? (2015)
Featured review
One of Van Damme's better, more human films.....
This is one of the few films by Van Damme that stand out in my mind when I think of his 'career highlights'. All of his films are formulaic actioners, but Lionheart is one of his better films. His character is more layered here, which makes this more of a drama than most of his others. We as the audience can feel for his character and, as a result, root for him as he tries to evade his past and help what family he has left. A nice little action film, with Van Damme forced to act a little here. For his capabilities, he is convincing as Lyon. Harrison Page is very good in the film as the ex-street fighter turned confidant, and almost steals the show. A highlight of Van Damme's career.
*** out of **** stars.
*** out of **** stars.
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- lotus_chief
- Sep 16, 2004
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $24,078,196
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,094,552
- Jan 13, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $24,271,196
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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