Fresh
In its look and feel, the film resembles action adventures of the 40's and 50's, starring perhaps Gary Cooper.
Peter M. Nichols, New York Times
Legionnaire
A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.
1998 · 1h 38m · R
Action, Adventure, History, War
Directed by
Peter MacDonald
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Peter MacDonald Director
- 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
- Daniel Caltagirone as Guido Rosetti
- Joseph Long as Maxim
- Mario Kalli as Rene Galgano
- Joe Montana as Julot
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