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Double Impact
''Double Impact'' is a 1991 American action film written and directed by Sheldon Lettich, and written, produced by and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Chad and Alex Wagner. The film marks Van Damme's third collaboration with director Sheldon Lettich (who wrote ''Bloodsport (film), Bloodsport'' and directed ''Lionheart (1990 film), Lionheart'') and second collaboration with Bolo Yeung (the first being ''Bloodsport (film), Bloodsport'' in 1988). ''Double Impact'' was released in the United States on August 9, 1991. Plot In Hong Kong during the year 1966, business partners Paul Wagner and Nigel Griffith open the Victoria Harbour Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Tunnel. Paul attends with his wife Katherine and their identical twin infant sons, Chad and Alex. After the celebration, the family is followed home by their bodyguard, Frank Avery, whom they dismiss. Once he leaves, a Triad (underground society), Triad hit squad follows them. A shootout ensues, in which Paul is killed. Katherine beg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheldon Lettich
Sheldon Lettich ( ; born January 14, 1951) is an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He is best known for his collaborations with Jean-Claude Van Damme and his work in the action film genre. Early life Born in New York City, Lettich moved to California at a young age and grew up in the Los Angeles area. After graduating from high school, he spent nearly four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a radio operator in South Vietnam with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, and later with the elite 1st Force Reconnaissance Company based at Camp Pendleton, California. He worked his way through college as a professional photographer and attended the AFI Conservatory's Center for Advanced Film Studies as a Cinematography Fellow. Although his initial career goal was to become a director of photography, at the AFI his interests branched out to encompass writing and directing, which became the two fields where he found eventual success in the entertainment business. Writing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |