Blackjack (1998 film)

Blackjack (also known as John Woo's Blackjack) is a 1998 Canadian-American made-for-television action film directed by John Woo and starring Dolph Lundgren as a leukophobic former United States Marshal turned bodyguard who hunts down an assassin.

Blackjack
Official film poster
Written byThelvens Maddy
Directed byJohn Woo
Starring
Music byMicky Erbe
Maribeth Solomon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJohn Ryan
CinematographyBill Wong
EditorThelvens Maddy
Running time108 minutes
Production companyWCG Entertainment Productions
DistributorUSA Network
Budget$25–30 million[1]
Release
Original release12 May 1998 (United States)

Plot

Jack Devlin is a former U.S. Marshall who is working as a detective and bodyguard for Dr. Rachel Stein. While escorting her he has encounters in which he kills groups of military guards, gang members, serial killers and kidnappers. They meet Tim Hastings for information, and Jack and Tim confront Rachel over the dangerous events but resolve to see it through together.

Jack searches for and meets others for information about what is happening. At and between each meeting there are more encounters with groups that Jack kills, including DEA agents, bodyguards, assassins, soldiers, and gang members. Jack and Rachel inform Detective Trini of what they know. Jack then continues meeting people in an effort to gain more information while killing additional groups of thugs bikers.

Jack gathers his allies who have been working on a plan that nears completion. However, most of his allies turn against him and Jack kills them and all their many subordinates. Jack, Rachel, and Don, their one remaining ally, then start a new life.

Cast

Production

The film was intended as a backdoor pilot for a television series focusing on Lundgren's character, Jack Devlin, but it was not successful financially and was not chosen to go to series.

Reception

Critical response

TV Guide reviewed the film at 2 stars out of 4 and noted: "Though it boasts several rousing action sequences, the film is sabotaged by lackluster acting, thin characterization, and a derivative storyline."[2]

References
  1. DOLPH :: Blackjack (TV)
  2. http://www.tvguide.com/movies/blackjack/review/133245/
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