Best Action Films of 1969

Perlas Ng Silangan

Two men are willing ... were born. This Tagalog language film was the first official entry at the Venice Film Festival for the Philippines. [ best action films - 1969 ]

More Dead Than Alive

Cain (Clint Walker), better ... from the East who loves him, and who has come out West to make a new life for herself. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Krakatoa, East of Java

Volcano is the reissue ... the script, and the all-star cast (including Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Rossano Brazzi, and Sal Mineo), seem utterly superfluous. [ best action films - 1969 ]

The Chairman

J. Lee Thompson (The ... border, but then Shelby decides to activate the explosive device in Hathaway's head once he crosses over into Russia. [ best action films - 1969 ]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

It wasn't as well ... -- one special enough that he finds himself willing to give up his life as a free-living, free-loving bachelor. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Crossplot

Though Roger Moore was ... title. A climactic shootout in Hyde Park tops this dry run for Roger Moore's subsequent stint as James Bond. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Land Raiders

Vince Carden (Telly Savalas) ... the Forge River settlement, the two brothers face each other in a showdown where only one will ride away. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Satan's Sadists

The Mojave desert becomes ... of formerly popular child actor Russ Tamblyn who goes against type and plays the leader of the motorcycle pack. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Goyokin

In this samurai movie, ... a ship, the two men engage in a deadly fight. The evil warrior loses and the brother-in-law saves face. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Submarine X-1

A special group of ... for Norway. Spectacular underwater photography is seen in this World War II adventure story based on an actual mission. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Hell's Angels '69

Chuck (Tom Stern) and ... take other measures when they become separated in this boring biker movie that features real Hell's Angels gang members. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Black Brigade

With The Mod Squad ... together to destroy an enemy dam. Originally telecast January 27, 1970, Carter's Army failed to spawn the planned series. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Fists of Dragons

Huang I Lung, Ou ... paramount importance in films like Fists of Dragons; so long as it delivers the action goods, everyone is satisfied. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Attack of the Monsters

When nasty children-eating aliens ... Earth, it is up to Gamera to save the day. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Kung Fu Genius

Wilson Tong directs Cliff ... enemy of brothel owner Lee Hai Sheng, who brings in a lethal fighter (Wilson Tang) to take out Lok. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Kung Fu Heros

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Shaolin Drunk Fighter

This time around, a ... strikes hard. And the filmmakers manage to get 90 minutes of this in the can and on the screens. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Santo Contra los Cazadores de Cabezas

Prolific Mexican filmmaker Rene ... Cardona, who had directed the ghastly La Horripilante Bestia Humana the previous year, also appears in the cast. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Kung Fu: The Invisible Fist

Martial arts legend Chen ... force to take on the Japanese insurgents, leading to a epic battle eye of kung-fu warriors versus karate experts. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Have Sword, Will Travel

Chang Cheh's martial arts ... shipment of materials. Along the way, they encounter Liang, a stranger who sets in motion a series of adventures. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Vengeance Is a Golden Blade

The Shaw Brothers martial ... daughter and her father must work together in order to capture the famous sword referred to in the title. [ best action films - 1969 ]

Whirlwind Knight

As directed by Sek ... of the third brother, who turns up wielding massive blades and slicing and dicing his way through the baddies. [ best action films - 1969 ]

The Young Avengers

When evil lord kidnaps ... quest to free her enslaved siblings in this classic martial arts entry featuring plenty of swordplay and fast-paced fighting. [ best action films - 1969 ]

King of Kings

When a murderous ronin ... that they will one day be able to locate their father's killer and make him pay for his crime. [ best action films - 1969 ]