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Legionnaire

Name: Legionnaire
Genre: Action, War, Adventure, History
Released: 1998-12-03
Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Steven Berkoff, Nicholas Farrell, Jim Carter

1998 | 98 min | Action, War, Adventure, History

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Mask of Zorro or Lawrence of Arabia, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
29% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerStrong
$68 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter MacDonald

Jean-Claude Van DammeAlain Lefevre
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeLuther
Steven BerkoffSgt. Steinkampf
Nicholas FarrellMackintosh
Jim CarterLucien Galgani
Ana SofrenovićKatarina
Daniel CaltagironeGuido Rosetti
Joseph LongMaxim
Mario KalliRene Galgano
Joe MontanaJulot