The Asian Connection Explained

The Asian Connection is a 2016 action film starring Steven Seagal.^[1]

Premise

Two expatriates living in Thailand go to Cambodia and steal a drug lord's money.

Production

The film was based on a story by the actor Tom Sizemore called The Mexican Connection. It was rewritten to be set in Asia.^{[2] [3]}

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called the film "a dumb, boring dud", even by B-movie standards and accounting for the name Steven Seagal above the title.^[4] Jason Best of Movie Talk gave it 1 out of 5, calling it "An amateurish effort all round."^[5]

Home media

In home video sales the film earned an estimated $45,567.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Interview with Daniel Zirilli. The Unofficial Steven Seagal. 12 May 2015 .
2. Web site: Interview With Asian Connection Director Daniel Zirilli . Manly Movies . April 21, 2016 .
3. Web site: Director Daniel Zirilli Interview A Dan's Movie Report Exclusive! 'Time Rush' ' The Asian Connection' . Dans Movie Report . April 29, 2016 .
4. Web site: 12 May 2016 . MICHAEL RECHTSHAFFEN . Review: Undercooked 'Asian Connection' lacks spice . .
5. Web site: 2 February 2017 . Jason Best . Asian Connection Film review . What's on TV .
6. Web site: The Asian Connection (2016) - Financial Information . The Numbers.