Six Bullets

A 2012 American action film directed by Ernie Barbarash. The story follows former mercenary Samson Gaul (Jean-Claude Van Damme), who retired after a mission resulted in the deaths of innocent people. Now working as a butcher in a small town, he seeks to leave his past behind. However, when renowned mixed martial artist Andrew Fayden (Joe Flanigan) arrives in Chișinău for a fight and his 14-year-old daughter Becky (Charlotte Beaumont) goes missing, Samson agrees to assist in finding her. Together with Andrew and his wife Monica (Anna-Louise Plowman), they confront a brutal human trafficking network led by Vlad (Uriel Emil Pollack) and his associate Stelu (Louis Dempsey). Utilizing his combat skills and experience, Samson infiltrates the criminal underworld to rescue Becky and dismantle the traffickers' operation. Along the way, he encounters corrupt officials, including Inspector Kvitko (Steve Nicolson), and mercenaries like Bogdanov (Mark Lewis). Samson also receives support from his son Selwyn (Kristopher Van Varenberg) and daughter Amalia (Bianca Van Varenberg), who aid him in the fight against the criminals. The film delves into themes of redemption, family values, and confronting personal demons, blending intense action sequences with dramatic moments. "Six Bullets" received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its dynamic action scenes and Jean-Claude Van Damme's compelling portrayal of a hero seeking to atone for his past mistakes.