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The Asian Connection

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
2.2K
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Steven Seagal and Pim Bubear in The Asian Connection (2016)
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Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.

  • Director
    • Daniel Zirilli
  • Writers
    • D. Glase Lomond
    • Tom Sizemore
    • Daniel Zirilli
  • Stars
    • Pim Bubear
    • John Edward Lee
    • Steven Seagal
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Zirilli
    • Writers
      • D. Glase Lomond
      • Tom Sizemore
      • Daniel Zirilli
    • Stars
      • Pim Bubear
      • John Edward Lee
      • Steven Seagal
    • 23User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Pim Bubear
    • Avalon
    John Edward Lee
    John Edward Lee
    • Jack Elwell
    Steven Seagal
    Steven Seagal
    • Gan Sirankiri
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Greedy Greg
    Byron Gibson
    Byron Gibson
    • Sam
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    • Niran
    Byron Bishop
    • Klahan Sirankiri
    Darunee Srimueng
    • Sovann
    Dean Alexandrou
    Dean Alexandrou
    • Timon
    Ron Smoorenburg
    Ron Smoorenburg
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    Chairat Ueasalung
    • Troy
    David Gray
    • David
    Natalie Lorence
    Natalie Lorence
    • Blonde Teller
    Nick Khan
    Nick Khan
    • Brick House
    Chidchai Bunga
    • Business Man #1
    Natthakorn Boonjaiyai
    • Bank Teller #1
    Juthamas Pochachan
    • Bank Teller #2
    Suriya Raktam
    • Cambodian Police Officer #2
    • Director
      • Daniel Zirilli
    • Writers
      • D. Glase Lomond
      • Tom Sizemore
      • Daniel Zirilli
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    • Trivia
      Eventhough Michael Jai White appears on some of the posters he is only in the movie for one scene.
    • Quotes

      Gan Sirankiri: Hey Lucky. How are you?

      Lucky: Mr. Sirankiri

      Gan Sirankiri: [Nods to kickboxing cage] Looks like your man doesn't play by the rules.

      Lucky: It's just a little practice for the fight tonight.

      Gan Sirankiri: You got any big money on the fight?

      Lucky: That's right. You know it takes big money to make big money.

      Gan Sirankiri: Where you got that kind of money? I can afford that, how you can afford that?

      Lucky: You insinuating I had something to do with that shit?

      Gan Sirankiri: I'm just asking you a question to see what you had to say.

      Lucky: I can't stand up to you. You want to think that of me? I'm loyal till death. You've got no right to accuse me of anything.

      Klahan Sirankiri: We heard about the bank. You just let those two get away with our money.

      Lucky: Hey, they almost split my fucking head open. I spent the night in the hospital.

      Gan Sirankiri: [Glances at Klahan] He's all right, man.

      Lucky: Look, ever since you guys took over, I play by your rules. Giving you your share of the gambling. I got nothing to hide.

      Gan Sirankiri: [Nods] Let him go.

      Klahan Sirankiri: [Watches Gan knock out three kickboxers] Big money on the fight tonight, huh? Good luck with that.

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      Referenced in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Police Accountability (2016)

    User reviews23

    Featured review
    5/10

    An Okay Watch!

    'The Asian Connection' is An Okay Watch, despite a few arresting moments & a top-billed Steven Seagal. I liked the attempt, but the execution isn't foolproof.

    'The Asian Connection' Synopsis: Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal a drug lord's money when they rob a series of banks in Southeast Asia and become the target of the gangster's vengeance.

    'The Asian Connection' begins well, but the narrative falls short as its progresses. The characters appear lethargic, although the villain has his moments. Also, the pace is inconsistent. The Writing needed to be stronger, crisper. There was great potential here, but it only utilizes only half of it.

    Daniel Zirilli's Direction is passable. Cinematography is standard. Editing lacks sharpness. Action-Sequences are very okay.

    Performance-Wise: Steven Seagal is on a roll. 'The Asian Connection' is his 3rd release in a span of just a month, first Sniper: Special Ops, then Code of Honor & now this. He's seen in a negative role here & he does his best. Michael Jai White is wasted. John Edward Lee is a loose leading man. Byron Gibson is efficient. Sahajak Boonthanakit is ordinary.

    On the whole, 'The Asian Connection' is fair.
    • namashi_1
    • May 16, 2016
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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Thailand
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Chiến Băng Đảng
    • Production companies
      • Parkside Pictures
      • Tadross Media Group
      • Kaos Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,735
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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