A New Breed Of Secret Agent.|Aug. 09, 2002|USA|124 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;Thriller
Description: In 2002, the action-packed film *xXx* follows the story of a Russian terrorist group called Anarchy 99, which acquires a deadly biochemical weapon known as “Silent Night.” The weapon, long believed to be lost after the fall of the Soviet Union, poses a significant threat. After an undercover NSA agent sent to recover it is discovered and killed, NSA Agent Augustus Gibbons proposes recruiting someone unconnected to the U.S. government—extreme sports professional Xander “XXX” Cage, who is already wanted by the FBI for various protests against a senator.
Cage is taken into custody by Gibbons’ team and undergoes two intense field tests: stopping a staged diner robbery and escaping a Colombian cartel’s plantation during an army raid. Reluctantly, Cage agrees to the mission, knowing his only alternative is prison.
Cage travels to Prague to meet the NSA support team, including Czech agent Milan Sova, who is assigned to monitor Cage and, if necessary, deport him. While infiltrating an Anarchy 99 party, Cage identifies Sova as a police officer to the group’s leader, Yorgi, earning their trust. This trust is further solidified when Yorgi’s brother, Kolya, reveals he is a fan of Cage. Cage then discusses purchasing high-end sports cars with Yorgi, leading to a tense negotiation with Yelena, Yorgi’s girlfriend and lieutenant, who provides him with an account number.
As the mission progresses, Gibbons contacts Cage about changes to the plan but is impressed by the valuable information Cage obtains from Kolya. To aid Cage, Gibbons sends tech specialist Agent Toby Shavers, who equips Cage with advanced gadgets, including a trick revolver, wall-penetrating binoculars, and explosives disguised as bandages. During a car deal with Yorgi, Cage fakes Sova’s death using the special revolver and effects, fully earning Yorgi’s trust and gaining access to Anarchy 99’s inner circle.
Yorgi takes Cage to a castle, which serves as the group’s headquarters, following a dance party at one of their nightclubs. While searching for the biochemical weapon, Cage discovers Yelena investigating Yorgi’s secret safe. He takes her to a nearby restaurant, where he reveals his true identity, setting the stage for the next phase of their mission.
Cast director: M. James Arnett
Cast actor: Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Samuel L. Jackson, Leila Arcieri, Marton Csokas, Eve, Jan Pavel Filipenský, Michael Roof, Danny Trejo, Richy Müller
Original name: xXx