Legionnaire
"A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death."
Originally released in 1998. Legionnaire is a action/war film. directed by Peter MacDonald.
Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Steven Berkoff
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (588 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$67.9M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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 Sofrenoviฤ
as Katarina
Daniel Caltagirone
as Guido Rosetti
Joseph Long
as Maxim
Mario Kalli
as Rene Galgano
Joe Montana
as Julot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $67,900,000
Production Companies
- Quadra Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legionnaire about?
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...
Who directed Legionnaire?
Legionnaire was directed by Peter MacDonald.
How long is Legionnaire?
Legionnaire has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Legionnaire released?
Legionnaire was released on December 3, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Legionnaire?
The main cast of Legionnaire includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff, Nicholas Farrell, Jim Carter.
Is Legionnaire worth watching?
Legionnaire has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 588 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.