Universal Soldier: The Return

Universal Soldier: The Return

Prepare to become obsolete.

R 1999 · 82 min · ★ 5.9 (1K) · Action, Science Fiction

Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.

Directed by Mic Rodgers · Written by John Fasano

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Luc Deveraux
Kiana Tom Maggie
Bill Goldberg Romeo
Michael Jai White SETH
Heidi Schanz Erin Young, KTXD
Xander Berkeley Dr. Dylan Cotner
Justin Lazard Captain Blackburn
Daniel von Bargen General Radford
James Black Sergeant Morrow
Karis Paige Bryant Hillary Deveraux
Brent Hinkley Squid
Brent Anderson Technician #2

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