Today we will discuss the 1990 film "AWOL". This action movie was shot in the USA. Curiously, the role of Nicole Gauthier for Ashley Johnson became her debut, she was then 7 years old. Van Damme soon starred in another film dedicated to the Foreign Legion - The Legionnaire. In 2014, the copyright company invited Albert Pyun to start creating a remake of the tape.
Plot
Lyon Gauthier is a soldier from the 13th semi-brigade, part of the French Foreign Legion. While in Djibouti with its unit, the hero receives a letter from Helene’s daughter-in-law, it refers to the fact that they tried to kill his brother, who lives in California. The latter was selling drugs, during one of the deals sellers tried to give him sugar instead of cocaine.
When Francois learned about the substitution, the bandits doused this man with gasoline and set it on fire. He was taken to the hospital with severe burns, where he repeated the name of Lyon’s brother delirium.
Main participants
Actors of the film "AWOL" Jean-Claude Van Damme and Harrison Page played Lyon Gauthier and Joshua Eldridge. Let's talk more about them.
Jean-Claude Van Damme - Belgian actor, screenwriter, director, producer, director, martial artist, bodybuilder. Took fourth place in the amateur European bodybuilding championship. He achieved particular success in kickboxing and karate. He became the champion of Europe among professionals in the middle weight, has a black belt. Held 22 battles, won 20 victories.
Harrison Page has played in the films All for the Better, Cool Dude, Companions, Dead Earth, Negotiators, Anatomy of Passion, Detective Rush, Shiver, Without a Trail, Raptor ”,“ CSI Crime Scene ”,“ Time Does Not Wait ”,“ Ellie McBeal ”,“ Profiler ”,“ Military Legal Service ”,“ Ambulance ”,“ Colombo: Masquerade ”,“ Airlie Hanks ”.
Other heroes
Actors of the film "AWOL" Brian Thompson and Deborah Rennard appeared in the plot, like Russell and Cynthia. Further we will talk about them.
Brian Thompson is an American actor who was born in the city of Ellensburg. He studied at the Central University of Washington. His specialty is “management”. Brian was also educated at the University of California. During his career, he played more than ninety roles in television series and films. Possessing a characteristic appearance, embodied the images of negative characters.
Deborah Rennard, an American actress who is best known for her role as Sly Lovegren from the Dallas TV series, participated in 180 episodes of the project. Deborah was born in Los Angeles. Married to an Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis. After fourteen years of marriage, the couple broke up. The couple had a son - James Haggis.