Direct Contact (2009)

An American prisoner in a Russian jail is given a chance at freedom if he can rescue a kidnapped American woman.

Director:

Danny Lerner

Writers:

Danny Lerner (story), Les Weldon (screenplay),

Stars:

Dolph Lundgren, Gina May, Michael Paré

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren	...	Mike Riggins
Gina May	...	Ana Gale
Michael Paré	...	Clive Connelly
Bashar Rahal	...	General Drago
James Chalke	...	Trent Robbins
Vladimir Vladimirov	...	Vlado Karadjov
Raicho Vasilev	...	Boris
Nikolay Stanoev	...	Gun Dealer
Mike Straub	...	Lead Marine Guard
Les Weldon	...	Anchorman
Yoan Petrov	...	Vlado's Son
Uti Bachvarov	...	Zoran Posternoff
Alexander Kadiev	...	Chopper Pilot
Teodor Tsolov	...	Janitor
Marianne Stanicheva	...	Screaming Woman

Storyline

Mike Riggins, an imprisoned ex-US Special forces operative in Eastern Europe, is offered his freedom and money to rescue an American woman, Ana Gale, who has been kidnapped by a ruthless warlord. But, shortly after freeing her, Mike discovers that the kidnap story was just a ruse to bring Ana out into the open. Our hero suddenly finds himself and his charge being hunted by ruthless government, para-military, and underworld organizations - all who want him dead and Ana under their control. With no one to turn to, and the enemies closing in, Mike must uncover the truth about Ana and bring her to the safety of the U.S. Embassy.

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Plot Keywords:

american | rescue | hero | patricide | restaurant | 

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and brief nudity

Details

Official Sites:

First Look Studios [us] Official site [cn]

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English Bulgarian

Release Date:

20 August 2009 (United Arab Emirates)

Also Known As:

Adevarul despre ana

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nu Image / Millennium Films, Nu Image Films, Höger Human Service Medien & Personal GmbH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released theatrically in United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and China.

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Goofs

In the first chase scene where Mike just stole a taxi sometimes the right front light is broken, and other times it's working again.

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Connections

Edited from Out for a Kill (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Ring Of Lords"
Written by Ross Garboushian
Published by Source in Sync Music(ASCAP)/Engine Co 35(ASCAP)
Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

User Reviews

Why?

I'm a fan of Doph, but this movie was lame. It did have cool explosions and stunts, but thats it. The story is similar to The Russian Specialist, which in my opinion is far better. One thing I've come to appreciate from Danny Lerner's movies is the fact that a lot of stuff gets blown up. In my book that is a plus. In this movie the fights did not look too convincing. The Russian dude in the beginning of the film in the jail, gets his ass kicked by Dolph within the first few seconds and he just sat there and took it. I've seen the same Rusian dude in other films and he kicks ass. Dolph looks in great shape, but his moves appear slow as if the editing or choreograph was not all there. But then again, I'm not a movie maker. Dolph has been in somewhat of a slump with films like Diamond Dogs, Missionary Man, Direct Action and now this. I think the films he's directed himself are far better...