What is Pound of Flesh?
Pound of Flesh is a 2015 Canadian action film directed by Ernie Barbarash. The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlotte Peters, and Darren Shahlavi, marking the third collaboration between Van Damme and Barbarash.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Release date
- May 7, 2015
- Genres
- Action
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Pound of Flesh is a 2015 Canadian action film directed by Ernie Barbarash. The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlotte Peters, and Darren Shahlavi, marking the third collaboration between Van Damme and Barbarash.
The story follows Deacon, a former black-ops agent who travels to China to donate his kidney to his dying niece. However, he awakens the day before the scheduled operation to discover he is the victim of organ theft. Stitched up and angry, Deacon leaves his opulent hotel to search for his stolen kidney and carves a violent path through the darkest areas of the city. As he searches, time is running out for his niece, and Deacon loses blood with every step he takes.
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes and was released in the United States on May 7, 2015. It carries an R rating and features the tagline that the black market is about to get bloody.
Should you watch it?
“A black‑ops agent battles a ruthless organ‑theft underworld to save his niece.”
- High‑octane action sequences
- Tense race against the clock
- Gritty urban setting
- Graphic violence may be off‑putting for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy relentless action and a race‑against‑the‑clock thriller.
The film is violent and intense, suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What motivates Deacon's mission?
He needs to retrieve his stolen kidney to donate it to his dying niece.
Where is the film set?
The story takes place in China.
What genre is the film?
It is an action film with a gritty, revenge‑driven tone.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑four minutes.
Is the film violent?
Yes, it contains graphic, blood‑soaked violence and is intended for mature viewers.