Legionnaire
“A fugitive from a killer. A remote outpost. A fight to the death.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
J.C.V.D - Legionnaire [1998] - Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-05
Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Alain Lefevre
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Luther
Steven Berkoff
Sgt. Steinkampf
Nicholas Farrell
Mackintosh
Jim Carter
Lucien Galgani
Ana Sofrenović
Katarina
Daniel Caltagirone
Guido Rosetti
Joseph Long
Maxim
Mario Kalli
Rene Galgano
Joe Montana
Julot
Kim Rømer
Capt. Rousselot
Kamel Krifa
Abd-El Krim
Emma Boardman
Can Can Girl
Tom Delmar
Cpl. Legros
David Hayman
Recruiting Sergeant
Rob Kaman
Glock
Derek Lea
Gendarme #1
Andy Smart
Gendarme #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.4x
+$47.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Lettich, Rebecca Morrison
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- Legionnaire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67.9M
- Production Studios
- Quadra Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter MacDonald
Sheldon Lettich, Rebecca Morrison, Jean-Claude Van Damme
John Altman
Douglas Milsome
Mike Murphy, Christopher Tellefsen
Christian Halsey Solomon, Kamel Krifa, Samuel Hadida, Wendi Friedman, Sheldon Lettich
Department Leadership Roster
Peter MacDonald
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Screenplay
Rebecca Morrison
Screenplay
Christian Halsey Solomon
Producer
Kamel Krifa
Producer
Samuel Hadida
Producer
Wendi Friedman
Producer
Sheldon Lettich
Producer
Peter MacDonald
Producer
Roberto Malerba
Producer
Richard G. Murphy
Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Producer
Gregory G. Woertz
Producer
John Altman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legionnaire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legionnaire about?
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.
Who directed Legionnaire?
Legionnaire was directed by Peter MacDonald.
Who stars in Legionnaire?
The principal cast of Legionnaire includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff, Nicholas Farrell, Jim Carter.
When was Legionnaire released and how long is it?
Legionnaire was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Legionnaire?
Legionnaire had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $67.9M at the worldwide box office (3.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Legionnaire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legionnaire was composed by John Altman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legionnaire?
Legionnaire holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).