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Second in Command (2006): Cast & Plot

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Second in Command is a 2006 action film directed by Simon Fellows, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Cmdr. Samuel 'Sam' Keenan, Șerban Celea and Velibor Topic. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Second in Command (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Simon Fellows
Genre
Action
Original language
English
Studio
Pueblo Film Group
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The story

What Is Second in Command About?

The premise of Second in Command without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When armed insurgents stage a coup in a volatile Eastern European nation and the president seeks refuge in the U.S. embassy, the diplomat is assassinated by the ruthless rebels. The embassy’s second‑in‑command, Sam Keenan (Jean‑Claude Van Damme), must rely on his formidable martial‑arts skills to protect the besieged mission and its occupants.

Second in Command Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • low budget
  • embassy
  • martial arts
  • exploding truck
  • exploding car
  • exploding bus
  • tank
  • aircraft carrier
  • pump action shotgun
  • ak 47
  • m 16
  • hostile takeover
+32 more
  • shotgun
  • explosion
  • rpg
  • beating
  • violence
  • blood spatter
  • blood
  • duel
  • showdown
  • combat
  • hand to hand combat
  • disarming someone
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • kickboxing
  • karate
  • hand grenade
  • terrorist
  • terrorism
  • terrorist plot
  • soldier
  • one against many
  • one man army
  • knife fight
  • knife
  • action hero
  • hero
  • machine gun
  • shootout
  • gunfight
  • die hard scenario
  • battle
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Cast & crew

Second in Command Cast & Characters

Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast as Cmdr. Samuel 'Sam' Keenan, with Șerban Celea as President Yuri Amirev and Velibor Topic as Anton Tavarov. Directed by Simon Fellows; 36 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Simon Fellows

More films directed by Simon Fellows: A Dark Place, God the Father, Malice in Wonderland and Until Death.

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Plot

Second in Command Plot Summary

What happens in Second in Command from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Commander Sam Keenan Sam Keenan, a decorated US Navy SEAL, is sent to Moldova to serve as the security attaché at the U.S. Embassy, only to find a nation ripped apart by civil war. The new government, led by President Yuri Amirev Yuri Amirev, seeks to steer Moldova toward a democratic republic, but Anton Tavarov Anton Tavarov and a loyalist faction rack the capital with unrest, backed by the brutal legacy of Alexei Kirilov.

Inside the embassy, Ambassador George Norland George Norland designates Keenan as his “second in command,” overturning traditional diplomatic hierarchy and pulling him into a high-stakes leadership role. Bracing for danger, Keenan navigates a tense political landscape where Secretary of State Richard Hammond weighs in on the fragile balance of power and the risk to American lives.

Full summary

The whole story of Second in Command, scene by scene

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Videos

Second in Command Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Second in Command.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Second in Command?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of the main character Sam Keenan?
Cars

Cars in Second in Command

19 cars on screen, including the 1989 BMW 535i E34 and the 1995 Ford Explorer.

All 19 cars
  • 1989 BMW 535i E34 in Second in Command 1989 BMW 535i E34 Important role
  • 1995 Ford Explorer in Second in Command 1995 Ford Explorer Important role
  • 1985 ARO 24 in Second in Command 1985 ARO 24 Minor role
  • ARO 244 in Second in Command ARO 244 Minor role
Details

Second in Command Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Zastępca” and “En territorio enemigo”.

Also known as
  • Zastępca
  • En territorio enemigo
  • Commandant en second
  • Zástupce velitele
  • جانشین فرمانده
  • Второй в команде
  • Ultime Menace
  • The Commander
  • Utcai igazság
  • Segundo em Comando
  • סגן המפקד
  • Заместникът
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  • 第二指令
  • 세컨드 인 코맨드
  • Другий у команді
  • İsyan
  • Adjutantas
  • Zástupca veliteľa
  • دوم در فرمان
  • แผนมหาประลัยยึดเขย่าเมือง

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FAQ

Second in Command FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Second in Command, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Second in Command?

Second in Command runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Second in Command released?

Second in Command was released on May 2, 2006.

Who directed Second in Command?

Second in Command was directed by Simon Fellows.

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Who is in the cast of Second in Command?

Second in Command stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Cmdr. Samuel 'Sam' Keenan, Șerban Celea as President Yuri Amirev and Velibor Topic as Anton Tavarov, among 36 credited actors.

Does Second in Command have a post-credit scene?

No. Second in Command has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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