Maintaining an admirably straight face, this fist-flying flashback is good fun for fanboy types who take its myriad absurdities with the requisite grain of salt.
Overview
In St. Jude, drug dealers and corrupt cops have destroyed an urban neighborhood. But newcomer, Hong, has the fighting skills and moral vision to save this town from itself.
Director and cast
- John Hyams Director
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Tiano
- Peter Weller as Mr. V
- Cung Le as Mr. Hong
- Luis Da Silva, Jr. as Dash
- Crystal Mantecon as Rosanna
- Rich Clementi as Devil Dog Gangster #4
- Dan Henderson as Beating Police Officer
- Trevor Prangley as Lord
- Jason Mitchell as J-Dog
- Kris Van Damme as Sgt. Feldman
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