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The Hard Corps (2005): Cast & Plot

The Hard Corps (2005) movie poster

The Hard Corps is a 2005 action thriller directed by Sheldon Lettich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Phillippe Sauvage, Viv Leacock and Razaaq Adoti. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Hard Corps (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
Studio
Clubdeal
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hard Corps About?

The premise of The Hard Corps without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An Army veteran puts together a skilled team of bodyguards to shield a retired boxer from threats. Tensions mount when the boxer begins to suspect that his sister may be involved romantically with one of the protectors, forcing the team to balance duty with emerging personal conflicts.

The Hard Corps Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • boxer
  • low budget film
  • ends with a freeze frame
  • bodyguard
  • boxing
  • love
  • fight
  • blood splatter
  • hand to hand combat
  • karate kick
  • martial arts master
  • martial artist
+38 more
  • karate
  • roundhouse kick
  • cult film
  • fight to the death
  • ambush
  • duel
  • warrior
  • kickboxer
  • beating
  • uzi
  • showdown
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • disarming someone
  • violence
  • pistol
  • semiautomatic pistol
  • machine gun
  • gunfight
  • one against many
  • one man army
  • tough guy
  • action hero
  • hero
  • thong
  • shootout
  • martial arts
  • kickboxing
  • security
  • retired boxer
  • rap star
  • protection
  • ex soldier
  • kicked in the face
  • interracial relationship
  • flashback
  • corrupt cop
  • boxing ring
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Cast & crew

The Hard Corps Cast & Characters

Jean-Claude Van Damme leads the cast as Phillippe Sauvage, with Viv Leacock as Terrell Singletery and Razaaq Adoti as Wayne Barclay. Directed by Sheldon Lettich; 36 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Hard Corps

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From the director

More from Sheldon Lettich

More films directed by Sheldon Lettich, best-rated first: Double Impact, Lionheart, The Last Patrol and Perfect Target.

Full filmography
Plot

The Hard Corps Plot Summary

What happens in The Hard Corps from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Phillippe Sauvage, Jean-Claude Van Damme, is an American soldier recovering from PTSD in a VA hospital. The release of notorious rap mogul Terrell Singletery Viv Leacock from prison sets off a new wave of danger, as Wayne Barclay, Razaaq Adoti, a retired heavyweight champion turned community leader, decides he needs more protection. Wayne’s sister and manager, Tamara Barclay Vivica A. Fox, pushes for tighter security and brings Sauvage into the mix after a troublesome incident, with Mullins—Kendall Mullins, played by Peter Bryant—bringing in his former Army comrade Clarence Bowden Julian Christopher to help build a trusted security team.

Full summary

The whole story of The Hard Corps, scene by scene

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Videos

The Hard Corps Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Hard Corps.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Hard Corps?

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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Which actor portrays Phillip Sauvage in the film?
Cars

Cars in The Hard Corps

15 cars on screen, including the 1964 Buick Electra 225 and the 2003 Cadillac CTS.

All 15 cars
  • 1964 Buick Electra 225 in The Hard Corps 1964 Buick Electra 225 Minor role
  • 2003 Cadillac CTS in The Hard Corps 2003 Cadillac CTS Minor role
  • 1960 Chevrolet Impala in The Hard Corps 1960 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 2003 Dodge Ram in The Hard Corps 2003 Dodge Ram Minor role
Details

The Hard Corps Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Prochnaya Zaschita” and “Tökéletes védelem”.

Also known as
  • Prochnaya Zaschita
  • Tökéletes védelem
  • Міцний захист
  • Los Duros
  • Прочная защита
  • Korpus Weteranów
  • Força de Proteção
  • Elita armády
  • יחידת הברזל
  • Тежка кавалерия
  • Важкий корпус
  • 硬汉团
+3 more
  • Özel Birlik
  • 하드 콥스
  • Kietasis būrys

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FAQ

The Hard Corps FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hard Corps, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hard Corps?

The Hard Corps runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Hard Corps released?

The Hard Corps was released on July 29, 2005.

Who directed The Hard Corps?

The Hard Corps was directed by Sheldon Lettich.

More films by Sheldon Lettich

Who is in the cast of The Hard Corps?

The Hard Corps stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Phillippe Sauvage, Viv Leacock as Terrell Singletery and Razaaq Adoti as Wayne Barclay, among 36 credited actors.

Does The Hard Corps have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hard Corps has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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