Classic Action Movies And The Men Who Made Them
While some action films have had immense success in the box office and fell by the wayside
, others have enjoyed ongoing popularity. Filling shelves in home film libraries and movie stores, these favorites have maintained their popularity through the years. These titles and actors have become pop culture icons.
Famous Action Movies
Action movie plots are filled with gunshots and fight scenes and simple dialog. With plentiful action movie titles available, this list is by no means exhaustive but it includes the essentials.
The Indiana Jones movies highlight the antics of archaeology professor Indiana Jones as he protects artifacts of historical value from falling into the wrong hands.
The Rambo trilogy features a Vietnam veteran who, when taken into custody, became unstable and angry. Escaping from custody, he runs from his captors.
Taxi Driver is the action film of the 1970s, featuring a Vietnam Vet who is now troubled taxi driver. With ideas that the city where he lives is overcome by corrupt culture, he decides to take it on. In doing so, he saves the life of a young prostitute.
The Terminator is a postmodern action thriller where the life of a young woman is in put jeopardy when a seemingly unstoppable cyborg from the future is sent to kill her. Her only protection is another cyborg is sent to save her.
Robocop, like Terminator, Robocop is a futuristic action thriller where a cop, murdered by a street gang is brought back to life in an armor-like shell.
Die Hard is a Christmas-time action film. As a New York detective arrives in Los Angeles for vacation with his wife, he learns that a group of people have held a building full of innocent people hostage. He must put his Christmas plans on hold to save them.
Rocky follows a boxer's career. Working in a meat factory and collecting debt, Rocky dreams of making it to the big time. He finds his chance in a match he is supposed to lose.
Mortal Kombat, a fantasy based on the video game, chronicles the story of one realm attempting to conquer another in attempt to take it over.
James Bond movie series totals twenty-two movies to date. The international spy takes on many super-villains with high-tech devices and cunning in time to get a martini before last call.
Action Film Actors
Breaking down doors, taking on villains, and saving innocent children and women are common themes in all of the above films, and it takes a strong man to bust in, save the girl, and save the day. Classic action movie stars all have it in them to save the day, or in some cases take on the side of good and triumph as evil.
Robert De Niro-Known for his portrayal of Travis Bickle and Vito Corleone in Godfather, Part II, is mentioned by many film critics as one of the best actors of all time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger-Famous throughout the history of action films, he is known both for his acting style and accent. He is most famous for his portrayal of The Terminator.
Bruce Willis-From Die Hard to The Sixth Sense, Bruce Willis is famous for playing the part of the detective who saves the day.
Harrison Ford-Known best for archaeologist hero Indiana Jones, he teams up with a motley crew to keep artifacts safe from bad guys.
Jean-Claude Van Damme-The well-known European body builder and martial artist moved to America. He starred in a myriad of action movies.
Sylvester Stallone-Known for leads in both, Rambo and Rocky, Stallone has made a name for himself playing in films loaded with action with monosyllabic dialogs.
Bruce Lee-Kicking, chopping, and punching bad guys, Bruce Lee has brought martial arts films to the mainstream in America.
Sean Connery and Roger Moore-Sipping martinis, both men have brought the character of James Bond from the pages of books to film.
With fast-paced plots, protagonists who save the day and women in peril, action films have wide-spread appeal. Topping box-office best grossing movie lists, and sales, these films make in onto the scene in a big way. These classic action movies have caught the attention of moviegoers and maintained their popularity through the years.
by: Ray Lewis
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