@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
Quick Stats
6.2
TMDB Rating
806
Votes
1h 35m
Runtime
$30.0M
Budget
$57.4M
Box Office
191%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJean-Claude Van Damme
WriterPaul Mones
CinematographyDavid Gribble
ComposerRandy Edelman
EditorWilliam J. Meshover
Production DesignSerge Bureau
Produced by
Universal PicturesSignature PicturesMDP WorldwideSelima Films AVV
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Christopher Dubois
Roger Moore
Lord Edgar Dobbs
James Remar
Maxie Devine
Jack McGee
Harry Smythe
Louis Mandylor
Riggi
Ryan Cutrona
Officer O'Keefe
Ze'ev Revach
Turk Captain
Janet Gunn
Carrie Newton
Aki Aleong
Khao
Abdel Qissi
Khan (Mongolian Fighter)
Shane Meier
Red
Peter Malota
Spanish Fighter
B
Brick Bronsky
Russian Fighter
Nils Allen Stewart
Turkish Pirate
Kris Van Damme
Young Chris
