Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King
Jean-Claude Van Damme, coup sur coup
Synopsis
An American low-budget action film celebrated an unexpected worldwide success in 1988: "Bloodsport". With its, the world of film fans and martial arts cinema discovered a new idol: Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the 1970s there was Bruce Lee, but at the end of the 1980s a Belgian won the day. Van Damme was a karate master and had unparalleled strength and flexibility. For ten years he was one of Hollywood's hottest action stars. But excessive overconfidence and drugs bring him down again. At home in Europe he becomes a laughing stock on talk shows. Only with "JCVD" does he manage to get back on his feet, playing his character with perspective and self-irony, but without ever giving up the reputation that his action films brought him and which has been a cult for several generations. The highs and lows of his eventful life are told through archive footage and contributions from people close to the popular Belgian actor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Claude Goetz
Self - Interviewee
Philippe Graton
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Michel Qissi
Self - Interviewee
Monette Loza
Self - Interviewee
Marc Duvinage
Self - Interviewee
Vincent Fannoy
Self - Interviewee
Sheldon Lettich
Self - Interviewee
Cédric Delelée
Self - Interviewee
David Worth
Self - Interviewee
Ally Walker
Self - Interviewee
Mabrouk El Mechri
Self - Interviewee
Olivier Monssens
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jason Statham
Self (archive footage)
Dolph Lundgren
Self (archive footage)
Chuck Norris
Self (archive footage)
Sylvester Stallone
Self (archive footage)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Monssens
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Monssens
- Original Score
- Benjamin Schoos
- Original Title
- Jean-Claude Van Damme, coup sur coup
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Israel, Spain, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Flair Productions, Kaos Films, RTBF, ARTE GEIE, Hot, Movistar Plus, RTS, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Monssens
Olivier Monssens
Benjamin Schoos
Thomas Labourasse, Denis Dufays, Marie Pannetrat, Guillaume Tunzini, François Roland
Antoine Dubois
Véronique Ménard, Ronald Leclercq, Gabriel Chabanier
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Labourasse
Director of Photography
Denis Dufays
Director of Photography
Marie Pannetrat
Director of Photography
Guillaume Tunzini
Director of Photography
Benjamin Schoos
Original Music Composer
François Roland
Director of Photography
Gabriel Chabanier
Producer
Olivier Monssens
Writer
Antoine Dubois
Editor
Olivier Monssens
Director
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What is Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King about?
An American low-budget action film celebrated an unexpected worldwide success in 1988: "Bloodsport". With its, the world of film fans and martial arts cinema discovered a new idol: Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the 1970s there was Bruce Lee, but at the end of the 1980s a Belgian won the day. Van Damme was a karate master and had unparalleled strength and flexibility. For ten years he was one of Hollywood's hottest action stars. But excessive overconfidence and drugs bring him down again. At home in Europe he becomes a laughing stock on talk shows. Only with "JCVD" does he manage to get back on his feet, playing his character with perspective and self-irony, but without ever giving up the reputation that his action films brought him and which has been a cult for several generations. The highs and lows of his eventful life are told through archive footage and contributions from people close to the popular Belgian actor.
Who directed Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King?
Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King was directed by Olivier Monssens.
Who stars in Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King?
The principal cast of Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King includes Claude Goetz, Philippe Graton, Michel Qissi, Monette Loza, Marc Duvinage.
When was Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King released and how long is it?
Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jean-Claude Van Damme: Karate King was composed by Benjamin Schoos.