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Hard To Kill
INTERPOL CONNECTION (aka HARD TO KILL) centers on two Hong Kong cops who settle their differences toward one another while struggling to focus on their mission. The unusual dynamic duel go out to track down notorious drug dealer but find themselves in a number of unexpected situations. They eventually get help from a beautiful Japanese police officer who is skilled in the art of combat, and the three go out to take down the drug lord and his army of gangsters.
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Plot Summary
Los Angeles detective Mason Storm is gunned down along with his wife by a corrupt politician and his associates. Presumed dead, Storm miraculously survives and, with the help of a nurse, undergoes plastic surgery to change his appearance. He then sets out to exact revenge on those who wronged him and expose their criminal enterprise.
Critical Reception
Hard to Kill was met with generally negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, grossing over $40 million domestically. Audiences at the time were drawn to Steven Seagal's signature action sequences and stoic persona.
What Reviewers Say
Steven Seagal delivers his trademark action and martial arts sequences.
The plot is predictable and relies heavily on action tropes.
Criticized for its simplistic narrative and a lack of character development.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the straightforward action and Steven Seagal's performance, finding it an entertaining, albeit formulaic, action film. Some viewers noted the plot's simplicity but enjoyed the fight choreography.
Fun Fact
Kelly LeBrock, who plays the role of Andrea Goldman, was Steven Seagal's wife at the time of filming.
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