Legionnaire(1998)
“A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.”
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
Peter MacDonald
Studio
Quadra Entertainment
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$68M
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 Sofrenović
as Katarina
Daniel Caltagirone
as Guido Rosetti
Joseph Long
as Maxim
Mario Kalli
as Rene Galgano
Joe Montana
as Julot
Kim Rømer
as Capt. Rousselot
Kamel Krifa
as Abd-El Krim
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$68M
Production Companies
Quadra Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legionnaire?▼
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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 by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti.
Who directed Legionnaire?▼
Legionnaire was directed by Peter MacDonald and released in 1998. It is a action, war, adventure, history film.
How long is Legionnaire?▼
Legionnaire has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Legionnaire?▼
The cast of Legionnaire includes 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 and more.
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