In his youth, Steven Seagal was fascinated by martial arts, which he trained under the guidance of karate master Shotokan Sakamoto, then for aikido with master Rod Kobayashi. After touring Japan, the young man opened a dojo in the United States in the 1980s. It was during this time that he was asked by Hollywood to stage fight scenes and stunts, especially for films such as On Equal Terms or Never Ever Again. .
In 1988, Steven Seagal first appeared in front of the camera in Andrew Davies’ Nico, alongside Sharon Stone and Pam Grier. Since then, he has had a string of box office successes (Echec et Mort, Designated to Die, Savage Justice, Trap on the Seas) and was considered one of the potential successors to the action stars of the 1980s.
However, his career quickly declined due to the public and critical failure of his first – and only – feature film as a director. Released in 1994, Minefield actually marks a shift in the actor’s register towards themes such as spirituality and environmentalism. After that, Steven Seagal turned to B movies, often intended for the video market.
This is especially true of the film Under High Protection, directed by Keoni Waxman in 2009. Steven Seagal plays Roland Sullinger, who is fired from the LAPD after being forced to shoot a corrupt teammate who is now in charge of protecting the team. Daughter of a Texas businessman. But it’s haunted by gangsters… well-crafted entertainment that will delight fans of the genre.
Under the High Protection of Keoni Waxman with Steven Seagal, Arron Shiver, Luce Raines…
Tonight on L’ÉQUIPE at 9.05pm.
Source: Allocine
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