Legionnaire (1998) movie poster

Legionnaire (1998)

"A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 29% (RT: 29%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (600 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Alain Lefevre
Steven Berkoff as Sgt. Steinkampf
Nicholas Farrell as Mackintosh
Jim Carter as Lucien Galgani
Ana Sofrenović as Katarina
Daniel Caltagirone as Guido Rosetti
Joseph Long as Maxim
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 600 votes. Critics scored it lower at 29%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina. This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1998 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Legionnaire was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for Legionnaire was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Legionnaire is a 1998 action, war, adventure film directed by Peter MacDonald. Alain Lefevre is a boxer paid by a Marseille mobster to take a dive. When he wins the fight he attempts to flee to America with the mobster's girlfriend Katrina.

This plan fails and he seeks escape by joining the foreign legion. As part of the legion he tangles with abusive lieutenant Steinkampf and bonds with legionnaires Luther, Mackintosh and Rosetti. The film has been rated by 600 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Legionnaire delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Legionnaire (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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