Wake of Death Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Action star and goofball extraordinaire Jean-Claude Van Damme returns in this gritty tale of revenge between the Los Angeles mob and an invading Chinese Triad. The "Muscles From Brussels" stars as Ben Archer, an ex-mob tough guy whose wife is savagely murdered after she brings home an orphaned child who happens to be a Chinese kingpin's daughter. Racked with grief, Archer is forced back into the mob life as Van Damme stacks up the dead bodies until he finally comes face to face with his wife's killer in an explosive match to the death. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

DVD Release Date:
12/28/2004
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence, language, and sexuality.
Run Time:
90 min.
Production Co.:
Bauer Martinez Studios, Framewerk, LMCP Sage Wise, Lucky 7 Productions, Tower Limited Liability Partnership, UKFS Productions
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Mistaken Identities, Drug Trade, Out For Revenge, Triad
Tone:
Lurid, Menacing, Slick, Visceral
Keywords:
Chinese [nationality], daughter, drug-smuggler, gangster, immigrant, murder, wife
Language:
English
Status:
DVD