
In Hell(2003)
A man must survive a prison where hardened criminals battle to the death for the warden's entertainment.


“He loves a good fight.”
Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Louis Burke

Robert Guillaume
Hawkins

Cynthia Gibb
Amanda Beckett

Patrick Kilpatrick
Christian 'The Sandman' Naylor

Art LaFleur
Sergeant DeGraf

George Dickerson
Tom Vogler

Joshua John Miller
Douglas Tisdale

Hank Stone
Romaker

Conrad Dunn
Konefke

Jack Bannon
Ben Keane
Death Warrant is a action, crime, thriller, mystery film released in 1990 exploring themes of prison, martial arts, showdown, prisoner, undercover, fight. Directed by Deran Sarafian, it stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Robert Guillaume, Cynthia Gibb. Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.
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