Lionheart
“When the streets are a jungle... There can only be one king.”
Synopsis
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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J.C.V.D - Lionheart [1990] - Trailer 1 (Full HD 1080p)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-08
Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Van Damme
Lyon Gaultier
Harrison Page
Joshua Eldridge
Lisa Pelikan
Hélène Gaultier
Ashley Johnson
Nicole Gaultier
Deborah Rennard
Cynthia
Brian Thompson
Russell
Michel Qissi
Moustafa
Vojislav Govedarica
Sgt. Hartog
Billy Blanks
African Legionnaire
Tony Halme
security guard
Scott Spiegel
Pool Fight Bookie
James Brewster Thompson
N.Y. 'Monster' Fighter
Paco Christian Prieto
Pool Fighter
George McDaniel
Adjutant
Eric Karson
Doctor
Ash Adams
Francois
William T. Amos
Drug Dealer
Dennis Rucker
Irish Legionnaire
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.05x
+$18.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Lettich
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Lionheart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imperial Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Lettich
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich, Stefani Warren
John Scott
Robert C. New
Mark Conte
Eric Karson, Sundip R. Shah, Anders P. Jensen, Sunil R. Shah, Ash R. Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Screenplay
Eric Karson
Producer
Sheldon Lettich
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Screenplay
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Robert C. New
Director of Photography
Ash R. Shah
Producer
Mark Conte
Editor
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
Gregory Pickrell
Production Design
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lionheart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lionheart about?
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
Who directed Lionheart?
Lionheart was directed by Sheldon Lettich.
Who stars in Lionheart?
The principal cast of Lionheart includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Lisa Pelikan, Ashley Johnson, Deborah Rennard.
When was Lionheart released and how long is it?
Lionheart was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lionheart?
Lionheart had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $24.3M at the worldwide box office (4.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lionheart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lionheart was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lionheart?
Lionheart holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).