Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend.
Acting
Van Damme's French accent vs his growly American—same actor, barely.
Stunts
Bolo Yeung vs both Van Dammes in the dock finale.
Practical Effects
Split-screen twin fights that look janky and glorious.
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Alex / Chad Wagner
Geoffrey Lewis
Frank Avery
Alonna Shaw
Danielle Wilde
Bolo Yeung
Moon
Cory Everson
Kara
Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Raymond Zhang
Alan Scarfe
Nigel Griffith
Andy Armstrong
Paul Wagner
Woo Fung
Chinese Nurse
Kamel Krifa
Mahjong Manager
Peter Malota
Body Guard With Spurs
Kamel Krifa
Mah Jong Manager
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