Command Performance (2009)

When the Russian Premier is taken hostage at a rock concert in Moscow, it's up to a drummer, an ex-biker, to save him.

Director:

Dolph Lundgren

Writers:

Steve Latshaw (screenplay), Dolph Lundgren (screenplay)

Stars:

Dolph Lundgren, Melissa Molinaro, Hristo Shopov

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren	...	Joe
Melissa Molinaro	...	Venus (as Melissa Smith)
Hristo Shopov	...	President Petrov
Dave Legeno	...	Oleg Kazov
Clement von Franckenstein	...	Ambassador Bradley
James Chalke	...	Vladimir
Zachary Baharov	...	Mikhail Kapista (as Zahary Baharov)
Ivaylo Geraskov	...	Leonid Gordov
Shelly Varod	...	Ali Connor
Katarzyna Wolejnio	...	Maj. Pavlikova
Ida Lundgren	...	Anna Petrov
Robin Dobson	...	Yana Petrov
Raicho Vasilev	...	Anton
Slavi Slavov	...	Capt. Simenov
Naum Shopov	...	Peter

Storyline

A Moscow charity concert turns bloody when armed extortionists take the head liner American pop-star Venus and the Russian President with his family hostage. Help is on the way when the drummer of a heavy metal warm-up band, an ex-bad ass biker played by Lundgren, and a young Russian F.S.B. agent team up to fight back. But our two heroes are seriously outnumbered and things aren't as simple as they appear when old ghosts from the Soviet Union appear to haunt the present in this fast paced action piece.

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Plot Keywords:

russian | hostage | concert | drummer | fight | 

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Taglines:

It's going to be a killer show.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released theatrically in Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

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Goofs

During red carpet arrivals we can spot Dolph Lundgren (as director, candid with headphones) in the back among the press when the reporter Ali Connor calls for the blond Russian singer Irson.

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Quotes

Joe: We don't rehearse. We just play.

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Alternate Versions

German version was cut by ca. 2,5 minutes to secure a "Not under 18" rating. Almost every violent part was shortened or completely removed to achieve this. The German version was also presented in the wrong image aspect ratio of 1.78:1 instead of the original 2.35:1 cinemascope.

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Connections

Referenced in Shouto na Slavi: Episode dated 27 May 2008 (2008)

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Soundtracks

Breakdown
Written by D2 (Dimitar Krastev Karnev, Dejan Krasimirov Kamenov, Alexander Emilov Obretenov,
Javor Alexandrov Alexandrov, Krasimir Evtimov Todorov, Desislav Hristov Semerdjlev)
Performed by D2 (with Dolph Lundgren) (drums) (uncredited)
Published by D2
Courtesy of D2

User Reviews

" Men with guns killed my brother, so I killed them, that's why I hate guns "

In a new movie which is written, directed and stars Dolph Lundgren, he plays the part of 'Joe' a very loud rock drummer. The story is that of a modern Russian President and his two daughters visit a rock concert given for charity. Once the concert begins in high volume, a rouge band of revenge seeking militarists, invade the music hall and begin killing everyone and anyone trying to stop them. Taking hostages, they demand a huge ransom or they will begin killing off their prisoners. What the killers did not count on was a novice secret service presidential guard and an ex-biker, and extremely physically gifted street fighter. Together, they take on the militants and hold them till the Red Army can rescue their president. It's somewhat reminiscent of 'Die Hard' Russian style. The movie is filled with lots of dramatic action, good physical exciting scenes and lots of explosive mayhem. For Lundgren, he still packs a wallop and is good throughout the film, although one wonders if the audience can see the great man is showing his age. Still it's a good movie for his fans as they watch the real-life Drummer take on the bad guys. ****

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

June 2010 (Indonesia)

Also Known As:

Command Performance

Filming Locations:

Moscow, Russia

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Cat Burglar Productions, Red Orm Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1