When Rudy, an artifacts smuggler, goes to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archeologist father, he faces deportation by a scheming police chief. Now, to find his dad and recover a sacred scroll, he'll have to outwit officials and a ruthless sect. With the help of a beautiful Israeli cop, Rudy battles a faction of religious zealots determined to see a holy war at all costs.
Stunts
JCVD's signature helicopter kick in a monastery courtyard.
Acting
Charlton Heston's visible confusion about his career choices.
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Charlton Heston filmed his scenes in severe pain from untreated hip deterioration, which explains his seated villainy. Director Sheldon Lettich previously worked with JCVD on Lionheart and Double Impact.
Released months before 9/11, its terrorist-as-villain plot and Jerusalem setting became accidentally uncomfortable viewing. The film was barely released theatrically in the US, dumping straight to video despite the Heston casting stunt.
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