LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 4, 1991 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "DOUBLE IMPACT" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

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Background: Double Impact (1991) stands as a landmark entry in Jean-Claude Van Damme's career, showcasing his peak box-office draw by seamlessly employing split-screen technology and body doubles to let him perform alongside himself in dual roles as reunited twin brothers, Chad and Alex Wagner. Directed by Sheldon Lettich and co-written by Van Damme, the film elevated standard martial arts action into a high-concept blockbuster—grossing roughly $80 million worldwide against a $15 million budget—by contrasting Chad's polished Los Angeles karate instructor persona with Alex's rugged Hong Kong smuggler persona. Beyond its commercial success, the film holds major genre significance for reuniting Van Damme with martial arts legend Bolo Yeung as the menacing enforcer Moon following their iconic clash in Bloodsport (1988), delivering signature Hong Kong-set showcase fights that cemented Van Damme's status as a top-tier action star of the early 1990s.