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Plot

This action thriller co-written by filmmaker Luc Besson stars Jet Li as Liu Jian, a Chinese intelligence officer in Paris on an assignment that finds him in the midst of an international conspiracy. When Liu's investigation gets too close to uncovering the truth, his life is seriously jeopardized and he's forced to creatively employ his martial arts skills, which includes using a pool ball and the French flag as defensive props. In the meantime, romantic sparks fly between Liu and a sexy witness (Bridget Fonda), while the agent discovers that a trusted French peer (longtime Besson featured player Tcheky Karyo) is actually the double-crossing criminal mastermind he's seeking.
MPAA Rating:
R for strong violence, language, some sexuality and drug content.
Genre(s):
Action,Horror
Run Time:
97min.
Theatrical Release Date:
07/06/2001
DVD Release Date:
01/22/2002
Distributor(s):
Fox
Director(s):
Chris Nahon
Starring:
Jet Li , Bridget Fonda , Tchéky Karyo , Laurence Ashley , Burt Kwouk
Themes:
Traitorous Spies/Double Agents,Drug Trade,Flight of the Innocent,Hostage Situations,Police Corruption
Tone:
Atmospheric,Gritty,Rousing,Visceral,Flashy
Keywords:
assignment,conspiracy,double-cross,intelligence [gov't],martial-arts,officer,witness
Country of Origin:
USA (07-06-2001)
Language:
English