Double Impact (1991)

Twin brothers are separated when their parents are murdered but 25 years later they re-unite in order to avenge their parents' death.

Director:

Sheldon Lettich

Writers:

Sheldon Lettich (screen story), Jean-Claude Van Damme (screen story)

Stars:

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Geoffrey Lewis, Alonna Shaw

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Claude Van Damme	...	Alex / Chad Wagner
Geoffrey Lewis	...	Frank Avery
Alonna Shaw	...	Danielle Wilde
Corinna Everson	...	Kara
Philip Chan	...	Raymond Zhang
Alan Scarfe	...	Nigel Griffith
Bolo Yeung	...	Moon
Andy Armstrong	...	Paul Wagner
Wu Fong Lung	...	Chinese Nurse
Peter Malota	...	Body Guard With Spurs
Sarah-Jane Varley	...	Katherine Wagner
Kamel Krifa	...	Mah Jong Manager
Eugene Choy	...	Mr. Chen
Jack Gilardi Jr.	...	Karate Student
David Lea	...	Karate Student

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

vietnam war veteran | hero murders a woman | man murders a woman | ends with freeze frame | brother | 

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Taglines:

Two brothers separated by the violence. Now together in a mission of revenge.

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Genres:

Action | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, sensuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Van Damme said his real life personality was closer to Chad than Alex. "In real life I am not this cold, quiet guy who goes around kicking butt."

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Goofs

When Chad is talking to Alex about going after the gang, right after they meet for the first time, Danielle is standing behind Alex in an angle shot from their right side. Danielle is almost touching Alex with her folded arms. The next instant the camera is shooting over Chad's shoulder and Danielle is several feet behind Alex with her same pose as in the previous angle. She would not have had time to move that far in a split second.

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Quotes

Alex Wagner: Look like me? You of all people should know I would never in my life wear black silk underwear!

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Alternate Versions

Although rated FSK18, German Video release contains several cuts to reduce violence.

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Connections

Referenced in A Tale of Two Titans (2004)

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Soundtracks

Alte Kameraden
(uncredited)
(aka "Old Comrades")
Music by Carl Teike

User Reviews

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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 August 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Corsican Brothers

Filming Locations:

Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,574,703, 11 August 1991

Gross USA:

$30,102,717

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,102,717

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stone Group Pictures, Vision International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1