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:

Double Van Damme

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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 wanted to play twins to help change his image. "One of them is violent and the other is not, so the audience can see the contrast in my work," he said. "This picture has comedy, romance, a love story. So it is not all action and fighting. When I fight on screen, I blend dancing and fighting. Grace plus power is very nice."

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Goofs

During the first shootout, the same headlight of the enemy's vehicle gets shot out three different times.

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Quotes

Chad Wagner: [after being knocked out by Alex] Frank. Frankie... what's going on here?
Frank Avery: Chad, he's your brother. Look at him! For Christ's sake, look at him! Just take a look at him! He's your twin brother!

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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 Jean-Claude Van Johnson: If You're Lucky (2017)

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Soundtracks

Feel the Impact
Written, Produced and Performed by Gen

User Reviews

Double the trouble with Van Dammage

Egos run wild as Van Dammage is given the double dosage in this rampant, enjoyable thriller; hampered somewhat by the now two dreadful acting displays instead of the one. Yet credit where its due, this is one of his better outings, broadening his thespian ranges as well as stylishly kicking people in the head a lot. Revenge is on the cards again, playing both twin brothers separated at birth and reunited 25 years later (one's a US aerobics instructor who wears the silk underwear, the other a tough cigar-chomping gangster-type raised in the Hong Kong). Their parents, you see, were hopelessly slaughtered when they were babies, and summarily they vow vengeance. It's all laughable enough, as it should be: violent as hell with a Bolo villain and two Jean-Claude's causing complete bloody chaos - who could ask for more?

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