Second in Command 2006

Overview

Second in Command is a 2006 action, thriller, and war film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes. The story is set in a troubled Eastern European country where armed insurgents attempt to execute a coup d'etat. The political instability forces the local president to flee to the United States embassy seeking protection. The situation escalates when the United States ambassador is murdered by the rebels, who are described as ruthless and gun-happy. Following this death, the responsibility of defending the besieged embassy falls to the second-in-command, Sam Keenan. Keenan is portrayed by Belgian kickboxer Jean-Claude Van Damme, who utilizes his martial arts technique to protect the facility against the insurgent forces. The film was released in the United States on May 2, 2006, and is rated R. The production features a variety of cast and crew members who contributed to the development of the project. This narrative centers on the struggle for control within the embassy walls as Keenan confronts the hostile group attempting to seize power.