The film was famously marketed as a based on the life of martial artist Frank Dux.
: One popular legend says Van Damme secured the role by performing a signature high kick in front of producer Menahem Golan outside a restaurant.
: The initial cut of the film was reportedly so poor that it sat on a shelf for nearly two years. Van Damme himself assisted in re-editing the movie to emphasize the action, which ultimately saved the project and turned it into a sleeper hit. Production & Impact
The film was famously marketed as a based on the life of martial artist Frank Dux.
: One popular legend says Van Damme secured the role by performing a signature high kick in front of producer Menahem Golan outside a restaurant.
: The initial cut of the film was reportedly so poor that it sat on a shelf for nearly two years. Van Damme himself assisted in re-editing the movie to emphasize the action, which ultimately saved the project and turned it into a sleeper hit. Production & Impact