Chuck Norris Movies

Chuck Norris Presents: World Combat League - Season One: Greatest Knockouts and Knockdowns collects some of the most electrifying endings to bouts staged by the title governing body. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Based on characters created by Bob Gookin, the made-for-TV thriller The President's Man 2: A Line in the Sand casts Chuck Norris in a role not dissimilar to his title character on the long-running series Walker: Texas Ranger. Norris is seen as secret agent Joshua McCord, the right-hand man to the President of the United States (Robert Urich). The plot thickens when a band of terrorists breaks into a museum to retrieve hidden nuclear-bomb components from the statues therein. Apprised of the situation, the military attempts to abduct the charismatic leader of the terrorists, but to no avail. It is up to Joshua to infiltrate the terrorists' lair and disarm the bomb before an unnamed U.S. metropolis can be blown into oblivion. Along the way, Joshua's "techy" daughter Que (Jennifer Tung) falls in love with her dad's young assistant Deke Slater (Judson Mills). Directed by the star's son, Eric Norris, and co-produced by his other son, Aaron Norris, The President's Man: A Line in the Sand debuted January 20, 2002 on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Season eight of Walker, Texas Ranger resolves the cliffhanger finale of season seven, as Cord Walker (Chuck Norris), his partner Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard Jr.), his fiancée Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson), and his best friend C.D. (Noble Willingham) survive a harrowing plane crash. The trick now is to get back to Dallas in time to prevent elusive serial killer Thomas Openshaw (Stephen McHattie) from being released for lack of evidence. Once this crisis is resolved, Walker and Alex begin a season-long preparation for their marriage, which will occur during the two-part season eight finale (we hope). Meanwhile, Walker's crime-fighting team has taken in two new members: undercover police officers (and masters of disguise) Francis Gage (Judson Mills) and Sydney Cooke (Nia Peeples). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The cliffhanger that ended season six of Walker, Texas Ranger is resolved at the outset of season seven, as Assistant D.A. Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson), longtime sweetheart of taciturn Texas Ranger Cord Walker (Chuck Norris), makes a full recovery after being shot down by an old enemy. This is doubly good news for Walker: not only has Alex survived, but she allows him to finish his marriage proposal, which of course she accepts. Walker himself has a lot of problems with former nemeses who show up with scores to settle during this season. Additionally, he crosses swords (and karate kicks) with Satanist child abductors, a radical splinter group from the IRA, a dangerously "creative" pedophile, and a deadly family of inbred hillbillies. One episode, "Paradise Trail," allows Chuck Norris to play the dual role of Cord Walker and his 19th century counterpart, lawman Hayes Cooper (a character he'd essayed in earlier episodes, and whose significance would ultimately be explained in the series finale two years later). In another episode, "Brothers-in-Arms," Walker's partner Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard Jr.) finds himself on the horns of a dilemma when his own brother Simon (Grand L. Bush) is ordered to kill him! Midway through the season, two Walker, Texas Ranger supporting characters, Dallas detective Carlos Sandoval (Marco Sanchez) and karate instructor Trent Malloy (James Wlcek) would be spun off into their own private eye series, the short-lived Sons of Thunder -- the pilot of which had been seen as a Walker episode two years earlier! In the nail-biting season finale, Walker, Trivette, Alex, and Walker's old friend C.D. (Noble Willingham) are transporting evidence vital to the conviction of elusive serial killer Thomas Openshaw (Stephen McHattie) when suddenly their plane crashes, leaving their ultimate fate unresolved...until the following season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Logan Fallon was ten years old the night gangsters burst into his home and brutally murdered his district-attorney father and the rest of his family. Somehow, the boy had a premonition before it happened and saved himself. This actioner follows the adult Logan on his quest to honor his promise to avenge his slain family. His uncle, an ex-Army ranger, assists him. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

When avaricious land developers threaten the pristine forest playground of local children, a mythical spirit appears to help them. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Season three of Walker, Texas Ranger finds the title character, taciturn martial arts expert Cord Walker (Chuck Norris), utilizing strong arm methods rather than such namby-pamby methods as due process to mete out justice to robbers, kidnappers, pornographers, con artists and hijackers. This season he not only pummels and kicks homegrown miscreants, but also members of the Yazuka, the Japanese version of the Mafia. Also, the two-part episode "Flashback" affords viewers a tantalizing glimpse into Walker's Old West heritage. While Walker, his partner Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard Jr.), his assistant-D.A. girlfriend Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson), and his best pal C.D. Parker (Noble Willingham) manage to survive the year intact despite all manner of assaults on their persons, season three turns out to be the last for Walker's Native American uncle and spiritual guide, Ray Firewalker (Floyd Red Crow Westerman). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

After a three-episode trial run in the spring of 1993, the contemporary Western Walker, Texas Ranger graduated to full weekly status as it began its second season in the fall of that year. Star of the proceedings is Chuck Norris as taciturn, karate-chopping Texas Ranger Cord Walker, who operates out of the organization's Dallas office with his more scientific partner, Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard Jr.). While Walker tends to get his best results by smashing the heads and cracking the ribs of criminals, these methods are frowned upon by his erstwhile girlfriend, assistant D.A. Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson). This season, Walker tangles with clever crooks who have been released on the flimsiest of technicalities, overambitious bounty hunters, a gang of skyjackers, a vicious illegal adoption ring, and even a hurricane. We are also given a glimpse into Walker's Native American heritage as he tries to protect his cousin David Little Eagle (Gregg Rainwater), after David has stumbled upon the grisly evidence of a modern day massacre. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Karate-champion-turned-movie-star Chuck Norris was ideally cast as the title character in the contemporary Western series, Walker, Texas Ranger. Introduced as a two-hour TV movie on April 21, 1983, the weekly, hour-long CBS series starred Norris as Cordell Walker, who worked out of the Dallas office of the Texas Rangers with his youthful partner, Baltimore-born former football pro Jimmy Trivette (Clarence Gilyard Jr.). While Jimmy, like his superiors, preferred to rely upon modern crime fighting techniques -- computers, forensic science, strict adherence to civil liberties and due process -- the impassive, taciturn Walker was generally of the opinion that criminals were subhuman scum, worthy only of a slug in the face or a kick in the groin. Kicking, in fact, was a Walker specialty, notably whenever he came within close proximity of a locked door or bolted window. Though she didn't always approve of his methods, Walker's off-and-on girlfriend, assistant D.A. Alex Cahill (Sheree J. Wilson), admired his strong sense of justice and fair play, especially when protecting those weaker than himself. Too, Alex found Walker extremely handy whenever she got kidnapped, which seemed to happen at the rate of once every other week! Despite his loyalty to his friends, those close to Walker remained so at their own risk, inasmuch as the bad guys were not above hurting them to get to him. Others within Walker's orbit included his old pal C.D. Parker (Noble Willingham), a former Ranger who, after being invalidated out of the service, opened up a restaurant; Uncle Ray Firewalker (Floyd Red Crow Westerman), the sagacious old Native American who raised Walker from childhood and had taught him the value of restraint and contemplation -- unless of course, violence was absolutely called for; Carlos Sandoval (Marco Sanchez), an undercover detective who owed his life to Walker; and Walker's former martial arts student Trent Malloy (James Wlcek), who owned a karate school (and who, teamed with Carlos Sandoval, was briefly spun off into his own TV series, Sons of Thunder). During the series' final seasons, undercover Rangers Francis Gage (Judson Mills) and Sydney Cooke (Nia Peeples) linked up with Walker's team. In the course of events, Uncle Ray Firewalker passed away; C.D. Parker was killed by a band of elusive assassins who intended to work their way up to Walker in their efforts to knock off every Texas Ranger in Dallas; and in the series' seventh season, Walker and Alex became engaged, with wedding bells ringing at the end of season eight and the birth of a baby daughter in the final episode. After ending its CBS run on July 28, 2001, Walker, Texas Ranger launched what was apparently an endless rerun cycle in syndication and on cable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This documentary, narrated by James Mason, traces the life of legendary big screen actor Steve McQueen. The product of a broken home and reform school, McQueen made a brilliant career in film in the 1960's and 1970's playing characters not unlike his own. He played the wily and rebellious loner in numerous roles, many clips are featured including from: The Magnificent Seven, Love with the Proper Stranger, The Cincinnati Kid, The Reivers, The Great Escape, The Sand Pebbles, Pappilon, and Bullitt. There are also home movies with his wife, Neile McQueen Toffell, and their children, and colorful stories from friends and fellow actors such as Chuck Norris, Karl Malden, and Don Gordon. Directors, producers, agents share anecdotes about the star's film career and life. McQueen, a race car enthusiast, is also remembered by his friends in the racing world. Steve McQueen was, indeed, a man on the edge. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide

Piecing together exciting film footage of martial arts performances, Deadliest Art demonstrates the reasons for the popularity of martial arts combat in visual entertainment. The history of the art, including basics of the Eastern philosophies that govern it, provides insight along with the demonstration of various types of martial arts fighting. Touching on the skills and frame of mind necessary to perform feats of this kind, this film showcases the beauty of defense without weapons, as well as special techniques required to incorporate the use of weapons, and the ways in which the martial arts have been showcased in the film industry. ~ Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide

The Ultimate Stuntman: A Tribute to Dar Robinson offers a look at some of the most dramatic and exciting stunts ever performed by this premier Hollywood daredevil during his 19-year career. See stunts from Robinson's work in Lethal Weapon, Magnum Force, Sharkey's Machine, Papillion, and other classic movies. Highlights include a 300-foot world record high fall, a mid-air airplane-to-airplane leap, a 1,200-foot jump from the peak of the CN tower in Toronto -- without a parachute -- a leap into the Grand Canyon in a car traveling at 100 miles per hour, and more. Commentary is offered by Robinson's colleagues such as Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, Dustin Hoffman, Steve McQueen, and others. Chuck Norris hosts this high-action homage to the movie industry legend. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide