Lionheart

Lyon Gaultier serves with the French Foreign Legion in a remote desert outpost when word reaches him that his brother has been badly hurt in Los Angeles. He abandons his post and travels to the United States, only to find himself penniless and hunted by two legionnaires under orders to bring him back. With his brother's wife unable to pay for medical care, Lyon turns to underground bare-knuckle fights staged for wealthy spectators, where his skills earn him money and a reputation that draws the attention of the woman controlling the circuit. Sheldon Lettich directed and co-wrote the screenplay with star Jean-Claude Van Damme. It was Lettich's first feature as director; he went on to make Double Impact, Only the Strong, The Order and The Hard Corps. Jean-Claude Van Damme leads as Lyon, alongside Harrison Page as Joshua Eldridge, Lisa Pelikan as Hélène Gaultier, Ashley Johnson as Nicole Gaultier, Deborah Rennard as Cynthia and Brian Thompson as Russell. The film counts 62 credited cast and 45 credited crew members. Made for 6 million USD, it took 24 million USD worldwide, a strong return on its budget. It runs 105 minutes, is rated 6.2/10 on IMDb from 43,000 votes and 6.6/10 on TMDB from 1,207 votes, indicating a modest but loyal following.