Legionnaire (1998)

5.8/10 98 min Action War Adventure History

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.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Alain Lefevre

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Luther

Steven Berkoff

Sgt. Steinkampf

Nicholas Farrell

Mackintosh

Jim Carter

Lucien Galgani

Daniel Caltagirone

Guido Rosetti

Joseph Long

Maxim

Joe Montana

Julot

Kamel Krifa

Abd-El Krim

David Hayman

Recruiting Sergeant

Derek Lea

Gendarme #1

Annette McLaughlin

Gangster's Mou (uncredited)

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