'Darkness of Man' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Jean-Claude Van Damme's action flick
Movie Name: 'Darkness of Man'
Platform: Video on Demand
Date of release: May 21, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime:109 minutes
Director: James Cullen Bressack
Full cast list: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristanna Loken, Emerson Min, Spencer Breslin, Sticky Fingaz, and Shannen Doherty among others
Jean-Claude Van Damme is finally back and he is slaying it yet again in his action avatar in 'Darkness of Man'. The film will be released on VOD or Video on Demand on May 21, 2024, and it promises to be the archetypal action film you'd expect from the superstar.
Directed by James Cullen Bressack, the film features Van Damme as an Interpol operative Russell Hatch who goes to extreme lengths to protect Jayden (Emerson Min), whom he is a father figure to.
The film also features Kristanna Loken, Spencer Breslin, Sticky Fingaz, and Shannen Doherty in important roles and Saban Films acquired the distribution rights for the film in February 2023.
Pascal Combes-Knoke serves as the cinematographer for the film and its music is composed by Tim Jones and James T Sale.
What is the plot of 'Darkness of Man'?
'Darkness of Man' is about an Interpol operative named Russell Hatch who is a father figure to Jayden after Jayden's mother Esther (Chika Kanamoto), who was an informant is killed for sharing information.
Jayden and his grandfather are caught in the crosshairs of a turf war in Los Angeles between the Russians and the Koreans and the now-retired Russell steps in again to protect Jayden.
To do so, Russell must take out Lazar (Andrey Ivchenko), the head of the Russian gang to protect Jayden and his family but with surprises waiting for Russell, protecting Jayden will challenge Russell to his limit.
Main Cast of 'Darkness of Man'
Jean-Claude Van Damme
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Jean-Claude Van Damme is one of the biggest action stars in the world. Born and raised in Brussels, Van Damme is a trained martial artist and traveled to the United States with the ambition of becoming an actor.
Van Damme's first appearance on the big screen was in 'Een vrouw tussen hond en wolf' (1979), in an uncredited role. Subsequently, he achieved fame with his action roles in films like 'Bloodsport' in 1988, 'Cyborg', 'Double Impact', 'Hard Target', 'Nowhere to Run', and 'Lionheart' among many others.
After a few unsuccessful years, he rose to fame again with 'JCVD' in 2008 and 'The Expendables 2' in 2012 where he played the role of a villain.
Kristanna Loken
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Kristanna Loken is an American model and actress who made her debut playing Danielle 'Dani' Andropoulos in an episode of 'As the World Turns' in 1994.
After getting a role in 'Mortal Kombat: Conquest' and 'Panic', she received her big break playing the role of cyborg assassin T-X in 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'
She then went on to star in films like 'Bounty Killer', 'Black Rose', 'Mercenaries', and 'The Legend of Awesomest Maximus'.
Sticky Fingaz
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Sticky Fingaz born Kirk Jones is an American musician and actor who is known for his time with the popular rap group Onyx. He made his debut as an actor in the 1993 HBO drama 'Strapped'.
His most popular role came in 'Next Friday' where he played the role of Tyrone. He played the Marvel character Blade in the television series 'Blade: The Series' and got acclaim for his performance.
In 'Darkness of Man', he plays the character of Yates.
How to watch 'Darkness of Man'?
'Darkness of Man' will be available exclusively on Video on Demand or VOD from May 21, 2024 for now.
Stay tuned for updates regarding its availability on streaming platforms.
'Darkness of Man' Trailer
'Darkness of Man' will be available on Video on Demand from May 21, 2024