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Double Impact

  • 19911991
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  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
41K
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Double Impact (1991)
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Twin brothers are separated when their parents are murdered but 25 years later they re-unite in order to avenge their parents' death.Twin brothers are separated when their parents are murdered but 25 years later they re-unite in order to avenge their parents' death.Twin brothers are separated when their parents are murdered but 25 years later they re-unite in order to avenge their parents' death.

IMDb RATING
5.6/10
41K
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  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich(screen story)
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme(screen story)
    • Steve Meerson(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Geoffrey Lewis
    • Alonna Shaw
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sheldon Lettich
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich(screen story)
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme(screen story)
    • Steve Meerson(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Geoffrey Lewis
    • Alonna Shaw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 107User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Double Impact
    Trailer 0:27
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    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Impact (1991)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Impact (1991)
    Alonna Shaw in Double Impact (1991)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Impact (1991)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kamel Krifa, and Geoffrey Lewis in Double Impact (1991)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bolo Yeung in Double Impact (1991)
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Impact (1991)
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    Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Impact (1991)
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    Top cast

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    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme
    • Alexas Alex…
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Frank Averyas Frank Avery
    Alonna Shaw
    Alonna Shaw
    • Danielle Wildeas Danielle Wilde
    Corinna Everson
    Corinna Everson
    • Karaas Kara
    Philip Chan
    Philip Chan
    • Raymond Zhangas Raymond Zhang
    Alan Scarfe
    Alan Scarfe
    • Nigel Griffithas Nigel Griffith
    Bolo Yeung
    Bolo Yeung
    • Moonas Moon
    Andy Armstrong
    Andy Armstrong
    • Paul Wagneras Paul Wagner
    Wu Fong Lung
    • Chinese Nurseas Chinese Nurse
    Peter Malota
    Peter Malota
    • Body Guard With Spursas Body Guard With Spurs
    Sarah-Jane Varley
    • Katherine Wagneras Katherine Wagner
    Kamel Krifa
    Kamel Krifa
    • Mah Jong Manageras Mah Jong Manager
    Eugene Choy
    • Mr. Chenas Mr. Chen
    Jack Gilardi Jr.
    • Karate Studentas Karate Student
    David Lea
    David Lea
    • Karate Studentas Karate Student
    Donn Berdahl
    Donn Berdahl
    • Karate Instructoras Karate Instructor
    Sing Chen
    Sing Chen
    • Dockworkeras Dockworker
    Julie Strain
    Julie Strain
    • Studentas Student
    • Director
      • Sheldon Lettich
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich(screen story) (screenplay)
      • Jean-Claude Van Damme(screen story) (screenplay)
      • Steve Meerson(screen story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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    • Taglines
      • One packs a punch One packs a Piece together they deliver
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, sensuality and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Due to a strong friendship formed between the two actors on the set of Bloodsport (1988), Jean-Claude Van Damme wanted no one but Bolo Yeung to play the lead villain in this movie.
    • Goofs
      During the first shootout, Alex fires at least 60 rounds from two 10-round Berettas without reloading.
    • Quotes

      Alex Wagner: I hear all sorts of bullshit everyday, pal. You want some advice? Take your fancy clothes and your black silk underwear and go back to Disneyland.

    • Alternate versions
      Although rated FSK18, German Video release contains several cuts to reduce violence.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Barton Fink/Double Impact/Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll/Pure Luck/The Commitments (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Give In To Me
      Music by Gen

      Lyrics by Gen and Cheryl X

      Produced by Gen

      Performed by Cheryl X

    User reviews107

    Review
    Top review
    Superb action
    Double Impact is one of Van Damme`s finest moments on the actionfilm-arena. It delivers what it must to succeed, namely tons of great fighting scenes, which is what Van Damme-movies are all about(well, almost). If you want to rent an old action-flick, Double Impact is one of the best movies Van Damme has ever done! 9/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • French
      • Cantonese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Corsican Brothers
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Stone Group Pictures
      • Vision International
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,102,717
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,574,703
      • Aug 11, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,102,717
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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