---
title: "The Hard Corps"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hard-corps-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9924
imdb_id: "tt0462329"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 269
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Hard Corps (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hard-corps-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hard Corps is a film first released in 2005. Catalogued under Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Clubdeal, Castel Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Army veteran leads a bodyguard team to protect a former boxer."

### Why Watch
- Features Jean Claude Van Damme
- Directed by Sheldon Lettich

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complications arise regarding a romance
- Rated R for content
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sheldon Lettich
- **Networks / Studios**: Clubdeal, Castel Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Claude Van Damme** as *Phillippe Sauvage*
- **Razaaq Adoti** as *Wayne Barclay*
- **Vivica A. Fox** as *Tamara Barclay*
- **Peter Bryant** as *Kendall Mullins*
- **Ron Bottitta** as *Detective Teague*
- **Viv Leacock** as *Terrell Singletery*
- **Adrian Holmes** as *Cujo*
- **Mark Griffin** as *Casey Bledsoe*
- **Ron Selmour** as *Simcoe*
- **Aaron Au** as *Kim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme alongside a supporting cast including Raz Adoti, Vivica A. Fox, and Peter James Bryant.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Sheldon Lettich.

### Q: What is the main plot?
An Army veteran assembles a team of bodyguards to protect a former boxer, leading to complications involving the boxer's sister.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The movie falls under the action and thriller genres.

### Q: Is this a collaboration between the star and director?
Yes, it is the fourth collaboration between Jean-Claude Van Damme and director Sheldon Lettich.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hard Corps — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9924)
- [The Hard Corps - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hard_Corps)
- [Mâles hard corps (1977) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/60761-males-hard-corps/prehled/)

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