Best Action Films of 1987
The Running Man
Directed by former Starsky ... was very loosely based on a short story by Stephen King, who wrote it under the name Richard Bachman. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Lethal Weapon
LA cop Martin Riggs ... in the first Lethal Weapon -- and how likely it seems that Murtaugh might not survive until fade-out time. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Extreme Prejudice
Modern-day Texas Ranger Jack ... and Cash butt heads with CIA-funded paramilitary Maj. Paul Hackett (Michael Ironside, who isn't all he seems to be). [ best action films - 1987 ]
Police Story 2
In this crime drama, ... search for a psychotic killer. Along the way, they must also deal with their own personal and professional issues. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Masters of the Universe
Dolph Lundgren stars in ... (Robert Duncan Mitchell) come across the Cosmic Key and become embroiled in the intergalactic battle between He-Man and Skeletor. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Beverly Hills Cop II
Detroit cop Axel Foley ... But mean-spirited chief of police Lutz (Allen Garfield) will brook no interference from outsiders-especially the profanely insouciant Mr. Foley. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Fatal Beauty
Rita Rizzoli (Whoopi Goldberg) ... provide interesting cameos in this feature that co-stars Ruben Blades and Sam Elliott. Contains stereotypical characters and gratuitous violence. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Walker
Alex Cox directed this ... unfeeling repression. Finally the Nicaraguans rise up against him, figuring out that "the mad gringo is ripping us off." [ best action films - 1987 ]
Outrageous Fortune
Two women with serious ... Outrageous Fortune also stars George Carlin as Frank, a burned-out '60s holdover who the women meet along the way. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Miami Vice: Season 04
Season Four of Miami ... in "Missing Hours"; and the multitalented Harry Shearer in (and we're not making this up) "The Cows of October". [ best action films - 1987 ]
Cherry 2000
In this arch sci-fi ... Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Ben Johnson, veteran of many a Hollywood Western, appears as E. Johnson's mentor, Six Finger Jake. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Robocop
Paul Verhoeven's American breakthrough ... by two feature-length sequels and a live-action television series, neither of which were as successful as the original film. [ best action films - 1987 ]
MacGyver: Season 03
Professional do-gooder MacGyver (Richard ... is characteristically kidnapped in the season opener. Finally, season three affords viewers their first glimpse of MacGyver's houseboat headquarters. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Predator
Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has ... but was sufficiently satisfying for its (largely male) audiences that a successful sequel (Predator 2) was released in 1990. [ best action films - 1987 ]
The Living Daylights
The Living Daylights represents ... would play Bond one more time in License to Kill (1989) before handing the franchise over to Pierce Brosnan. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Heat
Burt Reynolds stars as ... company. The feature was continually plagued by production problems, with three uncredited directors employed in addition to R.M. Richards. [ best action films - 1987 ]
The Wraith
This supernatural teen action ... into town on a motorcycle and makes a play for Keri, giving rise to old animosities one more time. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Charles Bronson, weary and ... paranoia about the other gang causes the two competitors to engage in a major confrontation that impacts both groups. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Death Before Dishonor
In this actioner, a ... Marine sergeant finds himself faced with single-handedly rescuing his former colonel from Middle Eastern terrorist abductors. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Star Slammer
Gorgeous space traveller Taura ... take this one seriously. John Carradine costars in this lively R-rated cheapie, which was also released as Star Slammer. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Her Secret Life
Kate Capshaw plays a ... the Temple of Doom. It also proved that a workable premise is not enough when the script is skimpy. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Nowhere to Hide
In this exciting action ... was a Marine and is more than capable of defending herself. The film is also known as Fatal Chase. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Steel Dawn
This futuristic drama offers ... problems and get his revenge to boot. The story was filmed on location in the deserts of South Africa. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Catch the Heat
A San Francisco narcotics ... goods into the States, though her brassiere size may be too large for her to pull off her candidacy. [ best action films - 1987 ]
White Water Summer
Also released under the ... their guide, Vic (Kevin Bacon), who is determined to push the kids as far as he can--and maybe farther. [ best action films - 1987 ]
The Black Cobra
Stelvio Massi directed this ... will recognize Sabrina Siani as the kidnapped daughter of the police commissioner. Antonio Margheriti's Black Cobra 2 was next. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Hangmen
Former boxer Jake LaMotta ... CIA as well. Hangmen later received a home-video release due to the presence of Sandra Bullock as the heroine. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Cobra Against Ninja
Each with awesome martial-arts ... Cobra faces off in a brutal showdown against his nemesis, Ninja. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Night Master
In this chop-socky actioner, ... instructor kills a man who is unable to defend himself. The film is also titled Watch the Shadows Dance. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Rage of Honor
Shiro Tanaka (kick-boxer star, ... his partner. He's off to Buenos Aires to catch up with the no-good murderers and set the record straight. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Surf Nazis Must Die
A group of crazed ... product of Troma Studios, which specializes in such intentionally tasteless and cheap low-budget films aimed at the collegiate market. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Zombie vs. Ninja
A young slacker is ... Gravedigger kung fu, he becomes an unstoppable force bent on meting out justice to those who have wronged him. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Rockin' with a Bullet
The crime thriller Rockin' ... and power thanks to drugs and prostitution. This film is the initial offering in the series of Sugarhill films. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Cry Wilderness
A young boy from ... giant ape. Now the boy must use all his ingenuity to save his pal and his dad from danger. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Magnificent Warriors
Michelle Yeoh (billed as ... impressive martial arts abilities and also features the international intrigue of Raiders of the Lost Ark and its sequels. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy
The fourth film in ... and television capers traditionally end in a quest for a lost treasure, and The Fuma Conspiracy is no exception. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Yo, El Ejecutor
While he may not ... he secretly pursues (and kills) a variety of bad guys while protecting his reporter girlfriend in Los Angeles, California. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Operation Take No Prisoners
In this action thriller, ... government's top security agencies, who know Hillman has discovered a secret that must not fall into the wrong hands. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
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Death Ring
Shaw Brothers director Chang ... kung fu battles that often end in death. A variety of fighting styles are on display throughout the film. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Battle Royal High School
Riki fits in just ... showdown will pit everyone against everyone else in a test that can only be passed by living through it. [ best action films - 1987 ]
The Red Spectacles
Years after fleeing the ... now as Todome returns to the city, he will find that his struggle to survive has only just begun. [ best action films - 1987 ]
City Hunter TV [Anime Series]
Imagine all the rough ... to help the hired gun focus on being a hatchet-man, even when he's off acting like a ladies' man. [ best action films - 1987 ]
Asesino Nocturno
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