Best Action Films of 1977
Airport '77
Stretching the Airport concept ... George Kennedy, the only man to appear in all four Airport films, is along for the ride as well. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Smokey and the Bandit
"Smokey," aka Sheriff Buford ... its first release, Smokey and the Bandit reportedly pulled in just under $126 million and led to two sequels. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The 5th Musketeer
The story in this ... Olivia DeHavilland (Queen Anne) and Rex Harrison (Colbert). The Fifth Musketeer was also released as Behind the Iron Mask. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster was a by-product ... Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Harry Guardino, and Susan Strasberg. Watch for 13-year-old Helen Hunt as Detective Calder's spunky daughter. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Gray Lady Down
When the nuclear submarine ... of the incident and volunteers his help. This story is based on the novel Event 1000 by David Lavalle. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Orca
Another big-budget monster movie ... shark thrown in for good measure. Ponderous, pretentious, and dull, this opportunistic disaster fittingly sank at the box office. [ best action films - 1977 ]
To Kill with Intrigue
Lo Wei spins this ... leads the ruthless Bloody Rain group. When Chin Chun kills his boss, Sau Lei sets out for bloody revenge. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Black Sunday
Bruce Dern is ideally ... the fleeing spectators. Israeli military officer Kabakov (Robert Shaw) struggles to thwart Lander's plan before it comes to fruition. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Viva Knievel!
Gordon M. Douglas' kitsch ... the border, loaded with drugs. Gene Kelly, of all people, is on hand as Will Atkins, Evel's sloppy-drunk sidekick. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Gauntlet
Playing police stooge Ben ... staging still makes them effective; The Gauntlet was another popular success for Eastwood as director as well as star. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Spy Who Loved Me
Though not Ian Fleming's ... Jaws. Fifteen scriptwriters worked on The Spy Who Loved Me; only two were credited, including Bond-film veteran Richard Maibaum. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Walking Tall: The Final Chapter
Rated R for violence, ... it anymore, it is based on a true story but, as with all Hollywood fare, made larger than life. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Iron-Fisted Monk
Sammo Hung makes his ... thwart a Manchu attack, the band goes after Liang's livelihood. Soon Tak and his friends come to the rescue. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Karate Bear Fighter
Japanese martial arts legend ... his skills to fight for right. Karate Bear Fighter was originally released under the title Kenka Karate Kyokushin Burai-Ken. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Karate for Life
This martial-arts actioner from ... fight this time around. Cult star Sonny Chiba, a student of Oyama himself, stars as the controversial judo master. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Day of the Animals
An interesting low-budget entry ... Lynda Day George round out the cast. Day of the Animals is also known as Something Is out There. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Thunder and Lightning
David Carradine and Kate ... brew from their home stills to thirsty patrons without the cops or the mob trying to confiscate the firewater. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Grand Theft Auto
In exchange for being ... Las Vegas with his daughter in tow. Marion Ross, Howard's Happy Days mom, turns in an offbeat supporting characterization. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
The legendary Bruce Lee ... one of the biggest martial arts tournaments in history. The movie was filmed on location at Madison Square Garden. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Inglorious Bastards
Inglorious Bastards was the ... to the safety of the Swiss border; along the way, they pull off several random acts of above-and-beyond heroism. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Project: Kill!
This low-budget action film ... some unconvincing martial arts, this may be a good bet. Director William Girdler went on to make The Manitou. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Further Adventures of the Wilderness Family
The redundantly-titled Further Adventures ... as its predecessor, Further Adventures of the Wilderness Family scored a hit--resulting in yet another sequel, Mountain Family Robinson. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Operation Thunderbolt
This thrill-packed fact-based action-adventure ... a hijacked plane in Entebbe, Uganda, on July 4, 1976. The film is also known as Entebbe: Operation Thunderbolt. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Battle of Shaolin
A valuable shipment of ... the stage is set for a martial arts battle royal in which fists will fly and heads will roll. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Iphigenia
This production by Michael ... deer. Clytemnestre (Irene Papas), the girl's mother, tries everything in her power to prevent the sacrifice but is unsuccessful. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Breaker! Breaker!
A typical Chuck Norris ... brother. What he finds, however, is nothing a little Tae Kwan Do and a case of dynamite can't fix. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Bolo
When two convicts are ... from prison, they are intent upon revenge. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Bruce and Shaolin Kung Fu
After he wins a ... the son of a general, a young expert must fight to stay alive in this actioner starring Bruce Le. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Bruce Li in New Guinea
While doing research on ... two Chinese martial arts experts attempt to save the daughter of a murdered tribal chief from a powerful sorcerer. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Bruce Lee the Invincible
One of the many ... Invincible as a man who must stop a mercenary. The film co-stars action favorites Chen Sing and Chang Li. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Charge of the Model-T's
A WW I German ... attempts to drive an artillery-adorned automobile into the States in this comedy. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Image of Bruce Lee
Yueng Kuen directs Bruce ... a criminal operation (headed by Yin-Chieh Han and Bolo Yeung) that has already stolen jewels and passed phony currency. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Jungle Holocaust
Ruggero Deodato directed this ... her body cavity filled with hot coals. Deodato returned with the more extreme Cannibal Holocaust a few years later. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
Yukio Noda directs action ... plays the police officer who has made it his mission to prevent Goglo from ever succeeding in another job. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Liberators
Klaus Kinski is the ... the Americans and his own partners in crime. The film's title, need we add, is meant to be ironic. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Mad Dog
Helmut Berger plays the ... then methodically conducts a campaign of terror to destroy the cop. Marissa Mell costar in this 90-minute mayhem festival. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Return of Bruce
Bruce Le fights to ... the girl puts himself at risk of being discovered. Fortunately, a little risk is not enough to stop him. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Shaolin Death Squads
A Japanese premier kills ... in his bid to become Emperor. The statesman's daughter hires the Shaolin Death Squad to avenge her father's death. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Two Dragons Fight Against Tiger
Wang Kuan Hsiung stars ... raped and killed his fiancée. Enlisting the help of revolutionaries on the search for gold, he battles his nemesis. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Young Dragon
In this martial arts ... crooks kidnap the Young Dragon's girl friend and now he must overcome many dangerous obstacles to save her. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Return of Fist of Fury
Bruce Le finds himself ... deep water when he kills the brother of the Japanese President. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Super Dragon
A devoted Bruce Lee ... sets out to deliver justice to those responsible for the crime and restore honor to his fallen hero's name. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Fatal Needles, Fatal Fists
Lee Tso Nam's martial ... The bad guy challenges Tao to a final battle that would allow Tao to regain honor and achieve vengeance. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Executioners From Shaolin
This classic kung-fu flick, ... fighter, but sadly, so is Pai. Soon Hong's son, Wen-ding (Wong Yue), vows vengeance and starts training in earnest. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The 36 Crazy Fists
The enormously popular martial-arts ... showing up with reassuring regularity in American video stores after the box-office success of Chan's Rumble in the Bronx. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Wu Tang Swordsman
Directed by Chan Siu ... Tang Swordsman features Carter Wong, Sek Kin, Wong Hap, Cliff Lok, Kam Kong, Phillip Ko Fei, and Lee Chiu. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Iron Monkey
The thirst for vengeance ... Monkey-Style kung fu will young Iron Monkey be prepared to take revenge on the fearsome chief of the Manchus. [ best action films - 1977 ]
8 Masters
Spiritual wisdom struggles against ... realizes he must face the men who killed his father, and takes on all eight in a hair-raising conclusion. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Cowboy Bebop [Anime Series]
Originally broadcast in 1998 ... exceptional science fiction series. The series would be followed by a feature-length adventure, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie in 2002. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Korean Connection
Martial arts apprentice Yong ... sets off to rescue the young girl from his brother. The Korean Connection was directed by Ko Young Nam. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Dragon: The Odds
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Killer From Above
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The Secret Rivals 2
The martial arts sequel ... crew and soon the duo of Leg and Fist must team up again to take out their newest enemy. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Duel With the Devils
Test your eyesight by ... it's a floor-by-floor fight to the finish that will only cease when the most fearsome fighter has emerged victorious. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Lupin the 3rd: TV 2 [Anime Series]
Three separate series with ... crimes. Outside of its other two television series, the Lupin III franchise has spawned several movies and OVA features. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Heroes of the Wild
Get ready for some ... powerful fighter must fight his way to the top of the heap to do bring the villain to justice. [ best action films - 1977 ]
The Lost Swordship
A pair of brave ... do battle for the honor of their swords in director Lee Chia's popular adaptation of Ku Long's action-packed novel. [ best action films - 1977 ]
Mantis Fists and Tiger Claws of Shaolin
When the youngest son ... in town in search of his sister - who has been forced into prostitution by the vengeful criminal heavy. [ best action films - 1977 ]
