Van Damme movies. All the works of "The Legend of Action Films" throughout his cinematic career

Here is a review of some of the notable films from Van Damme's extensive career

No Retreat, No Surrender (1985)

The story follows Jason, a fan of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who trains with the ghost of Bruce Lee to defend himself against bullies.

Bloodsport (1988)

 Frank Dux, a U.S. soldier, leaves the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong, facing battles to the death.

Cyborg (1989)

 A mercenary pursues a group of killers in a post-apocalyptic world infested with plague while escorting a cyborg carrying vital information.

Kickboxer (1989)

 Kurt Sloane learns Thai kickboxing to avenge his paralyzed brother, facing both a notorious boxer and a criminal gang.

Lionheart (1990)

: A former soldier engages in street fights to earn money for his brother's family, who is in financial crisis.

Death Warrant (1990)

 Van Damme plays a cop who goes undercover in a prison to investigate mysterious deaths.

These films showcase Van Damme's signature martial arts prowess and his enduring impact on the action film genre.

Double Impact

The twin brothers are separated when their parents are killed, but after 25 years, they reunite for revenge for their parents' murder.

The film is produced in 1991 and directed by Sheldon Lettich.

In a strange experiment, soldiers killed during the Vietnam War are brought back to life for a highly secretive military mission to recover superhuman warriors. However, things take a different turn into a series of memories.

The film is produced in 1992 and directed by Roland Emmerich.

"Nowhere to Run" follows Sam, a fugitive convict, who arrives at a widow's farm. When he learns that a ruthless contractor is trying to take her land, he helps her fight against injustice.

The film is produced in 1993 and directed by Robert Harmon.

In "Hard Target," a woman hires a drifter as a guide through New Orleans in search of her missing father. Along the way, they face significant challenges, different and deadly conflicts, and a killer behind his disappearance.

The film is produced in 1993 and directed by John Woo.

"Timecop" follows Max Walker, an officer in a time-travel regulating agency, who must defend his life against a suspicious politician intending to change the past to control the future.

The film is produced in 1994 and directed by Peter Hyams.

In "Sudden Death," a former firefighter confronts a group of terrorists who hold the Vice President and others hostage during the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The film is produced in 1995 and directed by Peter Hyams.

"The Quest" depicts a group of wealthy gentlemen visiting the legendary "Lost City" in Tibet, planning to steal the priceless "Golden Dragon" statue during a martial arts tournament.

The film is produced in 1996 and directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme.

"Maximum Risk" follows a French cop and his brother's fiancée as they investigate the death of the twin brother, previously unknown to him, leading them into a confrontation with corrupt FBI agents and the Russian mafia.

The film is produced in 1996 and directed by Ringo Lam.

In "Double Team," an international spy collaborates with an arms dealer to escape from a criminal colony and save his family from terrorists.

The film is produced in 1997 and directed by Hark Tsui.

"Knock Off" features a fashion designer forced to collaborate with a CIA agent to combat terrorism.

The film is produced in 1998 and directed by Hark Tsui.

In "Legionnaire," Alan, a boxer, is tasked with missions by some gangs in Marseille, France, in 1925. Trying to break free, he joins the Foreign Legion in Morocco, facing more troubles and battles.

The film is produced in 1999 and directed by Peter MacDonald.

"Universal Soldier: The Return" follows the sole survivor of the "Universal Soldiers" team attempting to re-establish the group controlled by a giant army computer. However, the computer acts independently, leading to confrontations and conflicts within the team.

The film is produced in 1999 and directed by Mic Rodgers.

"Inferno" tells the story of a man with a painful past who seeks revenge and retrieves his motorcycle after being left to die in the desert.

The film is produced in 1999 and directed by John G. Avildsen.

"Replicant" involves scientists creating a genetic copy of a serial killer to assist in capturing him, collaborating with two police officers.

The film is produced in 2001 and directed by Ringo Lam.

"The Order" revolves around a reckless criminal contacting his father, discovering his disappearance in Israel, and delving into the religious cult, leading him into many fights and pursuits.

The film is produced in 2001 and directed by Sheldon Lettich.

"Derailed" features a group of terrorists taking control of a train and holding hostages. High-tech biological weapons agent, Christophe (Van Damme), must overcome the terrorists and save everyone on board.

The film is produced in 2002 and directed by Bob Misiorowski.

"In Hell" requires a man to escape from a prison where ruthless criminals fight to the death for the guards' entertainment.

The film is produced in 2003 and directed by Ringo Lam.

"Second in Command" follows a new military attaché in a small country, witnessing a coup attempting to overthrow the president, leading him to protect the embassy from an attack.

The film is produced in 2006 and directed by Simon Fellows.

"The Hard Corps" depicts a former army veteran assembling a team of personal bodyguards to protect a former boxer. Conflicts arise when the boxer suspects his sister may be romantically involved with the bodyguard.

The film is produced in 2006 and directed by Sheldon Lettich.

"Until Death" features "Stowe," a corrupt heroin-addicted cop everyone despises. After a coma, he emerges as a better person and seeks to set things right.

The film is produced in 2007 and directed by Simon Fellows.

"The Shepherd" follows a former cop in New Orleans battling drug gangs and ex-special forces smuggling drugs from Mexico to the United States through a border town in Texas.

The film is produced in 2008 and directed by Isaac Florentine.

"JCVD" involves Jean-Claude Van Damme being caught up in a bank heist with hostages, reflecting on his life during this situation.

The film is produced in 2008 and directed by Mabrouk El Mechri.

"Enemies Closer" unfolds in the depths of a forest on the U.S.-Canadian border, where two sworn enemies must work together to escape a merciless drug cartel determined to recover a lost drug shipment.

Enemies Closer
Deep in a jungle on the U.S.-Canadian border, two sworn enemies must work together to escape a ruthless drug cartel bent on recovering a drug shipment lost .there