Black Dawn (film)
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Black Dawn also known as Foreigner 2: Black Dawn is a 2005 direct-to-video
action film
, a directorial debut for cinematographer
Alexander Gruszynski
. It is a follow-up to the 2002 film The Foreigner, with Steven Seagal
reprising his role as Jonathan Cold. The film is famous for Seagal not being involved in any of the fight scenes due to his leaving the film 18 days into a 30-day shoot. The director
shot fights with stunt doubles and scenes that were to involve Seagal were replaced by his co-star in the film.
) is an ex-CIA
agent who's now working for himself and offering his services to the highest bidder.
Jon is hired to break James Donovan (John Pyper-Ferguson
) out of prison. After the successful break, Jon takes James to see his brother, arms dealer Michael Donovan (Julian Stone
), the man who hired Jon to break James out.
In gratitude, the Donovans hire Jon to help sell the parts for a small nuclear bomb to Nicholi (Nicholas Davidoff), the leader of a Chechan terrorist group that is planning to blow up Los Angeles
because the CIA killed the group's previous leader.
Meanwhile, Jon's former protege, agent Amanda Stuart (Tamara Davies), is spying on the Donovans for the CIA. The Donovans see her spying on them while they're in the middle of the deal with Nicholi.
Jon rescues Amanda and takes Michael hostage. Nicholi really doesn't care what happens to Michael, so that doesn't really work as well as it should have. Jon and Amanda find themselves on the run, trying to keep the Donovans out of the way and stop Nicholi from blowing up the city.
Also, Jon has been framed for the killings of some of his former CIA co-workers, so there's a shoot-on-sight directive on his head. It'll be a miracle of Jon can clear his name and keep Los Angeles from getting blown up.
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
action film
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
, a directorial debut for cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
Alexander Gruszynski
Alexander Gruszynski
Alexander Gruszynski, is a Polish-American cinematographer, actor and director. He attended the National Film School of Denmark, Copenhagen. In 1985 Gruszynski moved to America and is now a member of the American Society of Cinematographers...
. It is a follow-up to the 2002 film The Foreigner, with Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan...
reprising his role as Jonathan Cold. The film is famous for Seagal not being involved in any of the fight scenes due to his leaving the film 18 days into a 30-day shoot. The director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
shot fights with stunt doubles and scenes that were to involve Seagal were replaced by his co-star in the film.
Plot
John Cold (Steven SeagalSteven Seagal
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan...
) is an ex-CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
agent who's now working for himself and offering his services to the highest bidder.
Jon is hired to break James Donovan (John Pyper-Ferguson
John Pyper-Ferguson
John Pyper-Ferguson is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows. His notable works include playing Sonny Hamilton on Hamilton's Quest, Peter Hutter on The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., and Joe Whedon on Brothers & Sisters...
) out of prison. After the successful break, Jon takes James to see his brother, arms dealer Michael Donovan (Julian Stone
Julian Stone
Julian Stone is an English actor.He is best known for his role as Jerry Jacks on the popular soap opera General Hospital from April 1998 until December 1999...
), the man who hired Jon to break James out.
In gratitude, the Donovans hire Jon to help sell the parts for a small nuclear bomb to Nicholi (Nicholas Davidoff), the leader of a Chechan terrorist group that is planning to blow up Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
because the CIA killed the group's previous leader.
Meanwhile, Jon's former protege, agent Amanda Stuart (Tamara Davies), is spying on the Donovans for the CIA. The Donovans see her spying on them while they're in the middle of the deal with Nicholi.
Jon rescues Amanda and takes Michael hostage. Nicholi really doesn't care what happens to Michael, so that doesn't really work as well as it should have. Jon and Amanda find themselves on the run, trying to keep the Donovans out of the way and stop Nicholi from blowing up the city.
Also, Jon has been framed for the killings of some of his former CIA co-workers, so there's a shoot-on-sight directive on his head. It'll be a miracle of Jon can clear his name and keep Los Angeles from getting blown up.
Cast
- Steven SeagalSteven SeagalSteven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, Seagal began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan...
as Jonathan Cold - Tamara Davies as Agent Amanda Stuart
- John Pyper-FergusonJohn Pyper-FergusonJohn Pyper-Ferguson is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He has appeared in a wide range of films and television shows. His notable works include playing Sonny Hamilton on Hamilton's Quest, Peter Hutter on The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., and Joe Whedon on Brothers & Sisters...
as James Donovan - Julian StoneJulian StoneJulian Stone is an English actor.He is best known for his role as Jerry Jacks on the popular soap opera General Hospital from April 1998 until December 1999...
as Michael Donovan - Nicholas Davidoff as Nicholi
- Roman Varshavsky as Fedor
- Conal Duffy as Cab driver