Jean-Claude Van Dammedazzled audiences when he jump-kicked off the screen in 1988sBloodsport.

But it was not until 1991sDouble Impactthat Van Damme stood out among his peers.

The couples twin sons are separated, with Alex left to be raised in a Chinese orphanage.

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Yet, the contrast in personalities is where Van Damme makes the humor work while providing strong character development.

Co-writer and directorSheldon Lettichwas already familiar with Van Dammes wide range of talents, having collaborated with him onBloodsportandLionheart.

The Muscles from Brussels channels his inner John McClane as he fights terrorists during the Stanley Cup finals.

Jean-Claude Van Damme playing twins in Double Impact (1991)

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Just as impressive as the action sequences themselves are the shots of Van Dammes twins together.

Double Impactsingle-handedly made Van Damme a unique attraction in Hollywood.

Its a 90s action classic that remains an enduring part of the Muscles from Brussels legacy.

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