Jean-Claude Van Damme is an American and Belgian actor who became widely known for his roles in the films Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and Double Jeopardy. However, his acting career also includes many films that did not become as popular, although in vain. On October 18, the action star turns 64 years old.
OBOZ.UA has put together a selection of the most underrated films starring Van Damme. Maybe the fact that they didn't become popular is just a coincidence and you'll want to watch them.
Black Eagle (1988) This movie is a thrilling action movie depicting the East vs. West long-term battle. Van Damme plays a Russian agent, Andrei, who is tasked with retrieving a secret device from a crashed American airplane.
His opponent in the movie is martial artist Sho Kosugi, who plays a CIA agent with a similar goal. The role of the ruthless antagonist allows Van Damme to explore the negative emotions. However, his martial arts skills can also be appreciated during the intense fighting scenes with Kosugi.
Black Eagle is one of the least known works in the actor's filmography, although it deserves more attention. Nowhere to Run (1993) In this movie, Van Dam plays Sam Gillen, an escaped convict who protects a widow and her children from unyielding developers. His role in this movie allows him to explore drama moments.
By combining action with poignant moments, Van Damme's character appears more multifaceted and sensitive than everyone is used to seeing him on screen. And the palpable chemistry.
