: Producers reportedly cut a pivotal scene (Scene 101) from the shooting schedule. FauntLeRoy argued this scene was the "tie-up" that explained the plot; its removal caused a "domino effect" of confusion for the rest of the film.
: Luke Goss as John Dresham and Roger Guenveur Smith as Anthony Chapel
: The production was plagued by a mutual dislike between the producers and Seagal. This culminated in a lawsuit filed by producer Avi Lerner against Seagal, which was reportedly prepared even before filming began. Plot Summary Mercenary for Justice 2006
: Director Don E. FauntLeRoy stated the story was confusing because it was a mix of four different writers' drafts with leftover elements that didn't connect.
: The plot takes a sharp turn when it is revealed the prison break is a cover for an elaborate bank robbery. : Producers reportedly cut a pivotal scene (Scene
The film’s "draft" nature is often cited as the reason for its disjointed narrative:
Watch this review to see how the film's production issues impacted the final product: This culminated in a lawsuit filed by producer
: Michael Kenneth Williams as Samuel Kay