Best Action Films of 1971

Chato's Land

Charles Bronson stars in ... stops running. Instead, Chato reverses course and begins to hunt down the posse, seeking vengeful retribution for the rape. [ best action films - 1971 ]

A Man Called Sledge

In this Italian western, ... finally find them in a Mexican town where the residents are celebrating a religious festival. A terrible shootout ensues. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Vanishing Point

Richard Sarafian directed this ... him -- as he races against time to deliver both the car and himself to his San Francisco destination. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Le Mans

Steve McQueen is ideally ... Le Mans, but withdrew from the project; it was then taken over by Lee H. Katzin of The Phynx. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Fists of Fury

Martial arts master Bruce ... The film was originally released in Asia as The Big Boss. Bad guys beware when that charm comes off! [ best action films - 1971 ]

Evel Knievel

George Hamilton produced and ... in the lead, most fans prefer the real thing -- Knievel portraying himself in the later Viva Knievel! (1978). [ best action films - 1971 ]

Angels Hard As They Come

Angels Hard as They ... the presence in the cast of stars-to-be Scott Glenn and Gary Busey, together with broken-nosed cult fave Charles Dierkop. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Blood of the Dragon

Kao Pao Shu's Blood ... team up to stop the prime minister. The film stars Chiao Chiao, Nu Lung, Yang Yang, and Wang Yu. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Duel of the Iron Fist

In this Shaw Brothers ... and his honor. Some of the greatest knife-fighting in the history of Hong Kong action cinema is what follows. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Samurai Blood, Samurai Guts

At the risk of ... very life, a young Samurai must match his strength, courage, and fighting skills to slay the Devil Knight. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Samurai Death Bells

This bloody tale, full ... betrayal and intrigue, will most probably please fans of samurai sword fighting. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Band of Assassins

The Japanese title of ... was one of the bread-and-butter pictures which Mifune made in order to afford to work in more prestigious fare. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Il Giorno del Giudizio

Hardin is out for ... his wife and child are killed and he locates and eliminates the six man gang led by villain Brazzi. [ best action films - 1971 ]

One-Armed Boxer

Jimmy Yu Wang (billed ... villain's disciples. The sequel to One-Armed Boxer carries two titles: One-Armed Boxer II and Master of the Flying Guillotine. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Shaolin Monk

Director Lam Fook Dei ... helped to create the Shaolin Temple, but also proved elemental in developing the five animal forms of kung fu. [ best action films - 1971 ]

Deadly Duo

This fast-paced action film ... (this was the nickname given to the teaming of director Chang Cheh and stars David Chiang and Ti Lung). [ best action films - 1971 ]

Shadow Whip

The martial arts film ... instrument, she must go on the run, and utilize her formidable fighting talents, in order to clear her name. [ best action films - 1971 ]