Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Olivier Monssens. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claude Goetz, Philippe Graton, and Michel Qissi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (31 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Claude Goetz
as Self - Interviewee
Philippe Graton
as Self - Interviewee
Michel Qissi
as Self - Interviewee
Monette Loza
as Self - Interviewee
Marc Duvinage
as Self - Interviewee
Vincent Fannoy
as Self - Interviewee
Sheldon Lettich
as Self - Interviewee
Cédric Delelée
as Self - Interviewee
David Worth
as Self - Interviewee
Ally Walker
as Self - Interviewee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Flair Productions
- Kaos Films
- RTBF
- ARTE GEIE
- Hot
- Movistar Plus+
- RTS
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King?
Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King was directed by Olivier Monssens.
How long is Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King?
Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King released?
Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King was released on March 17, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King?
The main cast of Jean-Claude van Damme: Karate King includes Claude Goetz, Philippe Graton, Michel Qissi, Monette Loza, Marc Duvinage.