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Year: 2008
Runtime: 97 min
Language: English
Director: Mabrouk El Mechri
In this unflinching satire, Jean-Claude Van Damme plays himself, struggling to reclaim his action hero status while facing financial ruin, custody battles, and career stagnation. When a real-life hostage situation unfolds in his hometown of Brussels, Van Damme's iconic character takes on a new, gritty form, sparking a media frenzy that redefines his public image.
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