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Bloodsport [DVD](1988) DVD Every five years a clandestine martial arts competition is held where the victor is the last man alive. Into this secret society comes an outsider who must use all of his ninjitsu skills if he hopes to survive. Non-stop cinematic action; Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bolo Yeung, Forest Whitaker star. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English, French; Subtitles: English, Japanese, French; theatrical trailer.
Kickboxer [DVD](1989) DVD Martial arts sensation Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as an American who must learn the ancient and lethal art of kickboxing to avenge his brother's injury at the hands of a ruthless Thai fighter. Brutal action and a fight to the death make this a "must-see"! 97 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; scene access.
Lionheart [DVD](1991) DVD Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as a tough member of the French Foreign Legion who deserts and heads to Los Angeles after he receives word that his brother is ill. Soon, he's partaking in underground bare-knuckle brawling to get cash to help his sibling. With Harrison Page and some astonishing action scenes. 105 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English 2.0; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; production notes; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Universal Soldier [DVD](1992) DVD Two titans of movie muscledom, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren, team up in this sci-fi actioner. Killed while serving in Vietnam, they're brought back to life as bionic super-soldiers in a secret government program. But when Van Damme begins remembering his human past and escapes, Lundgren is sent to "terminate" his former comrade. With Ally Walker, Ed O'Ross. 102 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: Spanish; theatrical trailer; biographies; scene access.
Hard Target [DVD](1993) DVD Action-crammed reworking of "The Most Dangerous Game" stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as a merchant sailor living in New Orleans who uncovers a diabolical "contest" in which homeless Vietnam vets are hunted down and murdered by wealthy businessmen. Lance Henriksen and Yancy Butler co-star in Hong Kong director John Woo's smashing American debut. 97 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer; biographies; production notes; scene access.
Nowhere To Run [DVD](1993) DVD Jean-Claude Van Damme, in a change-of-pace role, plays an escaped convict who comes to the rescue of widow Rosanna Arquette and her two children when a ruthless contractor attempts to take over their land. There's action scenes aplenty, along with a surprising romantic angle. Kieran Culkin, Ted Levine and Joss Ackland co-star. 95 min. Side A: Widescreen; Side B: Standard; Soundtracks: English, French; Subtitles: English, French; scene access.
Timecop [DVD](1994) DVD At the dawn of the 21st century, time travel is a reality, and the technology is guarded by lawmen like Jean-Claude Van Damme. But when he must go back to stop his ex-partner from altering the past for personal gain, Van Damme is caught in a dangerous, time-hopping conspiracy involving a corrupt senator. Intriguing sci-fi actioner also stars Ron Silver, Mia Sara, Bruce McGill. 99 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English 5.1, French; Subtitles: Spanish; theatrical trailer; biographies; scene access.
Sudden Death [DVD](1995) DVD When a group of terrorists led by a renegade special agent takes the vice president of the U.S. hostage during the final game of the Stanley Cup playoffs, fire marshal Jean-Claude Van Damme springs into action, trying to dismantle bombs planted throughout the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. High-energy "Die Hard on Ice" thriller also stars Powers Boothe, Dorian Harewood. 111 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English, Spanish, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish; production notes; biographies; theatrical trailer; scene access.
The Quest [DVD](1996) DVD Making his directorial debut with this period actioner, Jean-Claude Van Damme plays a small-time thief in '20s New York who is shanghaied by gunrunners, sold into slavery, and forced to take part in a brutal martial arts competition with the world's toughest fighters. Roger Moore, James Remar, Janet Gunn also star. 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English 5.1; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Maximum Risk [DVD](1996) DVD Jean-Claude Van Damme is a French cop investigating the mysterious death of his long-lost brother in New York City's Russian enclave of Little Odessa. After discovering his sibling had worked for the Russian mob and had a secret file on illegal activities, Van Damme becomes a target of the FBI and mobsters. Natasha Henstridge co-stars; directed by Ringo Lam ("City on Fire"). 101 min. Side A: Widescreen; Side B: Standard; Soundtracks: English 5.1 and Dolby Surround, Spanish, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; scene access.
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