Best Action Films of 1982
First Blood
First Blood is the ... the project when the producers refused to cave in to his demand that Trautman kill Rambo in the finale. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Death Wish 2
Paul Kersey's (Charles Bronson) ... for long, and once again he loads up his tube socks with rolls of quarters and goes hoodlum hunting. [ best action films - 1982 ]
48 Hrs.
A variation on the ... strong enough common bond for them to play on the same team, and even achieve a little mutual admiration. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Ninja Wars
In this actioner, a ... his peers to save the life of his lover who has been captured by a powerful and evil wizard. [ best action films - 1982 ]
One Down Two to Go
This violent martial-arts film ... ensues, and fans of gritty low-budget action films should be pleased with both the cast and Williamson's crowd-pleasing direction. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Firefox
Producer/director/star Clint Eastwood takes ... is a protracted chase, pitting Gant against scores of impersonal MIG pilots. Based on a novel by Craig Thomas. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Dragon Lord
International martial arts superstar ... Lord also inaugurated Chan's practice of including clips of misfired stunts and injuries at the end of his films. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Virus
A double disaster film ... lies in whether or not it will be ultimately averted -- and who, if any, will survive all this. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Knight Rider: Season 01
Opening with a two-hour ... for geniuses, and matching wits with a private eye who prefers the "old reliable" methods to Michael's computer-dominated procedures. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Silent Rage
The sheriff of a ... Texas town is pitted against a genetically engineered super-villain. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Forced Vengeance
In this martial-arts actioner, ... pugnacious, taciturn Vietnam vet begins working for an honest casino owner to help keep the evil gangsters at bay. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Faster Blade, Poisonous Darts
Chu Yin-Ping directs the ... Brigitte Lin stars as a woman who is kidnapped. Adam Chang plays the adventurer who attempts to rescue her. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Prodigal Son
In this classic martial ... take him on as a pupil. Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung, who also plays a supporting role. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Junkman
H.B. Halicki, who wrote ... luck runs out? Along with those 150 cars, The Junkman stars Christopher Stone, Lynda Day George, and Freddy Cannon. [ best action films - 1982 ]
They Call Me Bruce?
Elliott Hong directs Johnny ... shows Bruce interacting with a variety of American stereotypes, and then figuring out how his bosses are using him. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Arcadia of My Youth
This animated adventure is ... Harlock, was distributed on American television, this subtitled Japanese version is preferred by the cult fans of Captain Harlock. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Big Rascal
Kung-fu epic The Big ... is enough. After honing their martial-arts skills to perfection, the boys endeavor to protect their neighbors from further attack. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Dead and the Deadly
One of the more ... sent to escort it to hell by hiding it in a feminine napkin. Lam Ching-ying and Chung Fat co-star. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Kung Fu Zombie
A nearly-invincible martial arts ... dad. Kung Fu Zombie was shorn of twenty minutes of footage for its dubbed release in the United States. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Legendary Weapons of China
Considered one of the ... Kung out of hiding. Meanwhile, Tieh Hon becomes convinced that a wizened lumber salesman is the missing clan member. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Ninja vs. Bruce Lee
Joseph Velasco directs martial ... Using his Chinese kung fu skills, Bruce Lee takes on the Ninjitsu master in order to set things right. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Jade Dagger Ninja
The greatest kung fu ... holds the dagger will have the ability to defeat anyone unlucky enough to come across his or her path. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Snake in the Monkey's Shadow
John Chang stars in ... at the funeral and develops a fighting system that will keep him alive and help him vanquish his foes. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Snuff Bottle Connection
In this vintage martial ... bottle, the lone warrior must form an alliance with another kung fu expert, whose loyalty is up for rent. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Steel Fisted Dragon
Iksan Lahardi directs Steve ... Using the fighting techniques taught to him by his grandfather, Lee gets his revenge one person at a time. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Super Gang
In this martial arts ... a pair of gangs engage in chop-socky rivalry. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Five Element Ninjas
In this martial arts ... a vengeful ninja leader takes on his cohorts after they kill his closest friend. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Tiger and Crane Shaolin Kung-Fu
This demonstration video looks ... the techniques used in the Hung Gar Tiger and Crane patterns of Shaolin style of Kung fu. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters
The folks at Troma ... amusing was the follow-up Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters II, which evinced signs of a good idea wearing very thin. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Young Avenger
Tong Wai Shing directed ... Shang, the picture boasts a score by renowned composer Ennio Morricone, borrowed from Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dynamite. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Duel to the Death
Even prior to becoming ... impressive for being among the first of their kind in Hong Kong cinema. Flora Cheung and Eddy Ko co-star. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Miracle Fighters
Yuen Woo Ping directs ... stooge to take the prince's place. The newcomer rebels, learns martial arts, and then takes revenge on the priest. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Human Lanterns
Chao Chun-fang (Lo Lieh), ... out of the skin of their victims, nor for those who would find the actions objectionable on any grounds. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Flash Future Kung Fu
Che-Kirk Wong's science fiction/martial ... of the remaining humans is martial arts. The film stars Johnny Wang, Eddy Ko Hung, and Ray Lui Leung-Wai. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Carry on Pickpocket
Popular Hong Kong actor-filmmaker ... Wei and Jamie Luk are among the bad guys, and familiar supporting players include Wu Ma and Nat Chan. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Venom of the Ninja, Vol. 1
This film is the ... Long, and Chiang Sheng, the Venom of the Ninja films were also released as Ninja Kids: Kiss Of Death. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Venom of the Ninja, Vol. 2
This film is the ... Long, and Chiang Sheng, the Venom of the Ninja films were also released as Ninja Kids: Kiss Of Death. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Venom of the Ninja, Vol. 3
This film is the ... Long, and Chiang Sheng, the Venom of the Ninja films were also released as Ninja Kids: Kiss Of Death. [ best action films - 1982 ]
The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 05
There are many Dukes ... Dukes hung on until season's end, then disappeared so totally that they might as well have never been born. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Five Fingers of Steel
A ruthless thug and ... kill an elderly boxer, the rage with which one man strikes back channels the power of an entire community. [ best action films - 1982 ]
Burst City
From the maverick director ... a gang of leather-clad bikers arrive and the disgruntled construction crew stages a daring revolt against their dictatorial boss. [ best action films - 1982 ]
