Set in the final days of the 1997 Hong Kong handover , the story follows Marcus Ray (Van Damme), a "king of knock-offs" fashion executive who discovers his business partner, Tommy Hendricks (), is actually an undercover CIA agent. The duo uncovers a massive conspiracy involving the Russian Mafia, who have hidden thousands of highly explosive "micro-bombs" inside everyday counterfeit goods—like jeans and baby dolls—to hold the U.S. for ransom. Core Features & Highlights
(1998) is a surreal, high-energy action-comedy that marks the second collaboration between martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme and legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark . Plot Summary Knock Off (1998).mp4
While much of the fight choreography by Sammo Hung was reportedly cut from the final release, Van Damme still showcases significant stunt prowess throughout the set pieces. Set in the final days of the 1997
Due to the "micro-bomb" plot point, the film features distinct green-colored explosions rather than standard fire. Core Features & Highlights (1998) is a surreal,
The film leans heavily into "camp classic" territory, featuring bizarre scenes like a rickshaw race involving S&M undertones and Rob Schneider's signature motor-mouth comedy.