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| caption = DVD cover
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| director = [[Simon Fellows]]
| director = [[Simon Fellows]]
| producer = [[Brad Krevoy]]<br />[[Donald Kushner]]<br />Pierre Spengler
| producer = [[Brad Krevoy]]
| writer = Jonathan Bowers<br />David L. Corley<br />Jayson Rothwell
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| story = Jonathan Bowers<br />David L. Corley<br />Milt Bearden
| narrator =
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| starring = [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]<br />[[Julie Cox]]<br />William Tapley<br />[[Alan McKenna (actor)|Alan McKenna]]<br />[[Razaaq Adoti]]
| starring = [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]
| music = Mark Sayfritz
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| cinematography = Douglas Milsome
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| distributor = [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]]
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| released = {{Film date|2006|5|2}}
| released = [[2006 in film|2006]]
| runtime = 91 min.
| runtime = 91 min.
| country = United States<br />Romania
| country = United States<br>Romania
| language = English
| language = English
| budget = $12,000,000
| budget = $12,000,000
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'''''Second in Command''''' is a 2006 American [[war film|war]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller film]] directed by [[Simon Fellows]], and starring [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]], [[Julie Cox]], William Tapley, [[Alan McKenna (actor)|Alan McKenna]] and [[Razaaq Adoti]].
'''''Second in Command''''' is a [[2006 in film|2006]] [[action film]] directed by [[Simon Fellows]], starring [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]. It was released [[direct-to-video]] in the [[United States]], [[Belgium]], and [[Germany]] on May 2, 2006. It has been rated R by the MPAA for violence and some language. The film was made in [[Bucharest]], [[Romania]].


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==Plot summary==
It was released [[direct-to-video]] in the [[United States]] on May 2, 2006. It has been rated R by the MPAA for violence and some strong language. The film was made at [[Bucharest]], [[Romania]] on July 7, 2005.


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Navy Commander Sam Keenan ([[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]) is a decorated [[United States Navy SEALs|U.S. Navy SEAL]], sent to the [[Eastern Europe]]an nation of [[Moldavia]]. Keenan is sent to the U.S. Embassy in Moldavia's capital city to become the new Security Attaché there.
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==Plot==
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Navy Seal Commander Samuel "Sam" Keenan ([[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]) is a decorated [[United States Navy SEALs|U.S. Navy SEAL]], sent to the [[Eastern Europe]]an nation of [[Moldavia]]. Keenan is sent to the U.S. Embassy in Moldavia's capital city to become the new Security Attaché there.


When he arrives, Keenan learns that Moldavia is in the middle of a civil war. At the embassy, Keenan meets with Ambassador George Norland ([[Colin Stinton]]), who makes Keenan the deputy ambassador.
When he arrives, Keenan learns that Moldavia is in the middle of a civil war. At the embassy, Keenan meets with Ambassador George Norland ([[Colin Stinton]]), who makes Keenan the deputy ambassador.


Recently, the U.S. installed a new government in Moldavia, and it is a government led by Moldavia's newly elected president Yuri Amirev (Serban Celea).
Recently, the U.S. installed a new government in Moldavia, and it is a government led by Moldavia's newly-elected president Yuri Amirev ([[Serban Celea]]).


Amirev wants the nation to be run as a democracy, but under the command of Anton Tavarov (Velibor Topic), Communist insurgents have caused a riot at the presidential palace, threatening the fragile democracy.
Amirev wants the nation to be run as a democracy, but under the command of Anton Tavarov ([[Velibor Topic]]), Communist insurgents have caused a riot at the presidential palace, threatening the fragile democracy.


The insurgents are loyal to dictative former president Alexei Kirilov (Costel Lupea), who is a communist who abused Moldavia's people.
The insurgents are loyal to dictative former president Alexei Kirilov ([[Costel Lupea]]), who is a communist who abused Moldavia's people.


When the palace guards start firing on the insurgents without Amirev's go ahead, the insurgents storm the palace, demanding Amirev's head.
When the palace guards start firing on the insurgents without Amirev's go-ahead, the insurgents storm the palace, demanding Amirev's head.


Keenan volunteers to bring Amirev to the embassy. But events reach critical mass, and the insurgents open fire. Keenan barely makes it back with Amirev, but the fight isn't over yet.
Keenan volunteers to bring Amirev to the embassy. But events reach critical mass, and the insurgents open fire. Keenan barely makes it back with Amirev, but the fight isn't over yet.
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Fifty Americans are holed up in the embassy, and Tavarov and his massive army have arrived at the gates, with plans to crash the building and drag Amirev out by any means necessary. To add to Keenan's problems, Norland is killed by a rocket that was launched by one of Tavarov's men.
Fifty Americans are holed up in the embassy, and Tavarov and his massive army have arrived at the gates, with plans to crash the building and drag Amirev out by any means necessary. To add to Keenan's problems, Norland is killed by a rocket that was launched by one of Tavarov's men.


To defend the embassy, Keenan has only 15 [[United States Marine Corps|Marines]], CIA bureaucrat Frank Gaines (William Tapley), limited ammunition, and his martial arts skills to hold Tavarov's army off until American reinforcements arrive. To make matters worse, Keenan's girlfriend, reporter Michelle Whitman ([[Julie Cox]]), is one of the hostages.
To defend the embassy, Keenan has only 15 [[United States Marine Corps|Marines]], CIA bureaucrat Frank Gaines ([[William Tapley]]), limited ammunition, and his martial arts skills to hold Tavarov's army off until American reinforcements arrive. To make matters worse, Keenan's girlfriend, reporter Michelle Whitman ([[Julie Cox]]), is one of the hostages.


With Tavarov's crew getting in position for attack, a power struggle takes place between Keenan and Gaines; with help hours away, it will be up to Keenan to rescue the hostages.
With Tavarov's crew getting in position for attack, a power struggle takes place between Keenan and Gaines; with help hours away, it will be up to Keenan to rescue the hostages.


==Cast==
==Main cast==
*[[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] as Navy Seal Commander Samuel "Sam" Keenan
*[[Jean-Claude Van Damme]] as Navy Seal Commander Sam Keenan
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*[[William Tapley]] as CIA Agent Frank Gaines
*[[Julie Cox]] as Michelle Whitman
*[[Julie Cox]] as Michelle Whitman
*[[Alan McKenna (actor)|Alan McKenna]] as Captain Frank Baldwin
*[[Alan McKenna (actor)|Alan McKenna]] as Captain Frank Baldwin
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*[[Razvan Oprea]] as Devereaux
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*William Tapley as CIA Agent Frank Gaines
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*[[Serban Celea]] as President Yuri Amirev
*[[Razaaq Adoti]] as Gunnery Sergeant Earl "Gunny" Darnell
*[[Razaaq Adoti]] as Gunnery Sergeant Earl "Gunny" Darnell
*Velibor Topic as Anton Tavarov
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*Warren Derosa as Mike Shustec
*Ian Virgo as CPL. Will Butler
*Raffaello Degruttola as PFC Zanger
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*Serban Celea as President Yuri Amirev
*[[Vlad Ivanov]] as RSO John Lydon
*[[Vlad Ivanov]] as RSO John Lydon
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*[[Warren Derosa]] as Mike Shustec
*Emanuel Parvu as CPL. Chevanton
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*Razvan Oprea as PFC Devereaux
*Mihai Bisericanu as Marshall Geller
*Elizabeth Barondes as Jennifer Lennard
*[[Colin Stinton]] as Ambassador George Norland


==Reception==
==Reception==
The film opened in 24th place with $1.04 million in the rentals chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-numbers.com/interactive/newsStory.php?newsID=1909 |title=Home Market Numbers Bounce Back |first=C.S.|last=Strowbridge |date=2006-05-13 |publisher=The Numbers |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> The film currently holds average rating 5/10 stars on [[Internet Movie Database]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458471/ |title=Second in Command (Video 2006) |publisher=Internet Movie Database |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> Forty percent of Rotten Tomatoes users liked the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/second_in_command/ |title=Second in Command |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref>
The film opened in 24th place with $1.04 million in the rentals chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.the-numbers.com/interactive/newsStory.php?newsID=1909 |title=Home Market Numbers Bounce Back |first=C.S.|last=Strowbridge |date=2006-05-13 |publisher=The Numbers |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> The film currently holds average rating 5/10 stars on [[Internet Movie Database]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458471/ |title=Second in Command (Video 2006) |publisher=Internet Movie Database |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> Forty percent of Rotten Tomatoes users liked the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/second_in_command/ |title=Second in Command |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref>

==Home media==
On May 15, 2006, DVD was released by [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] at the [[United Kingdom|UK]] in [[DVD region code|Region 2]].

Two years later, Jean-Claude Van Damme Six Pack Fight Factory Collection DVD was released on October 27, 2008, include five action films are: [[The Order (2001 film)|The Order]], [[Derailed (2002 film)|Derailed]], [[In Hell]], [[Wake of Death]] and [[The Shepherd: Border Patrol]].


==References==
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Second in Command
DVD cover
Directed bySimon Fellows
Produced byBrad Krevoy
StarringJean-Claude Van Damme
Release date
2006
Running time
91 min.
CountriesUnited States
Romania
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12,000,000

Second in Command is a 2006 action film directed by Simon Fellows, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. It was released direct-to-video in the United States, Belgium, and Germany on May 2, 2006. It has been rated R by the MPAA for violence and some language. The film was made in Bucharest, Romania.

Plot summary

Navy Commander Sam Keenan (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL, sent to the Eastern European nation of Moldavia. Keenan is sent to the U.S. Embassy in Moldavia's capital city to become the new Security Attaché there.

When he arrives, Keenan learns that Moldavia is in the middle of a civil war. At the embassy, Keenan meets with Ambassador George Norland (Colin Stinton), who makes Keenan the deputy ambassador.

Recently, the U.S. installed a new government in Moldavia, and it is a government led by Moldavia's newly-elected president Yuri Amirev (Serban Celea).

Amirev wants the nation to be run as a democracy, but under the command of Anton Tavarov (Velibor Topic), Communist insurgents have caused a riot at the presidential palace, threatening the fragile democracy.

The insurgents are loyal to dictative former president Alexei Kirilov (Costel Lupea), who is a communist who abused Moldavia's people.

When the palace guards start firing on the insurgents without Amirev's go-ahead, the insurgents storm the palace, demanding Amirev's head.

Keenan volunteers to bring Amirev to the embassy. But events reach critical mass, and the insurgents open fire. Keenan barely makes it back with Amirev, but the fight isn't over yet.

Fifty Americans are holed up in the embassy, and Tavarov and his massive army have arrived at the gates, with plans to crash the building and drag Amirev out by any means necessary. To add to Keenan's problems, Norland is killed by a rocket that was launched by one of Tavarov's men.

To defend the embassy, Keenan has only 15 Marines, CIA bureaucrat Frank Gaines (William Tapley), limited ammunition, and his martial arts skills to hold Tavarov's army off until American reinforcements arrive. To make matters worse, Keenan's girlfriend, reporter Michelle Whitman (Julie Cox), is one of the hostages.

With Tavarov's crew getting in position for attack, a power struggle takes place between Keenan and Gaines; with help hours away, it will be up to Keenan to rescue the hostages.

Main cast

Reception

The film opened in 24th place with $1.04 million in the rentals chart.[1] The film currently holds average rating 5/10 stars on Internet Movie Database.[2] Forty percent of Rotten Tomatoes users liked the movie.[3]

References

  1. ^ Strowbridge, C.S. (2006-05-13). "Home Market Numbers Bounce Back". The Numbers. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Second in Command (Video 2006)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Second in Command". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
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