Best Action Films of 1996
Mission: Impossible
After he is framed ... most famous scene depicting Hunt's delicate efforts to retrieve the disk from a secure, well-alarmed room in CIA headquarters. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Rock
The sophomore film from ... release. Solo, his partner Bruckheimer continued making the sort of glossy, frenetic films for which the duo was famed. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Escape from L.A.
Escape from L.A. finds ... to the president for the antidote. His mission is to recover the black box and kill the president's daughter. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Eraser
Top-notch action sequences and ... life while trying to protect Lee's. The supporting cast is highlighted by James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli, and James Cromwell. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Bulletproof
This post-modern comic variation ... the outwitting department. Bulletproof was directed by Ernest Dickerson, who got his start as a cinematographer for Spike Lee. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Last Man Standing
The traditions of the ... on Akira Kurosawa's classic samurai picture Yojimbo, which also inspired Sergio Leone's ground-breaking spaghetti western A Fistful of Dollars. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Executive Decision
In this action thriller, ... Executive Decision was the first directorial assignment for veteran film editor Stuart Baird; he cut the film as well. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Broken Arrow
Hong Kong director John ... amply displays the expertise with action sequences and man-to-man conflict that has made his Hong Kong films cult favorites. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Daylight
Sylvestor Stallone comes to ... way through the tunnel's maze of exhaust fans to help the exhausted survivors confront the obstacles that await them. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Fled
Though serving a prison ... police authorities, but from several different kinds of police and a gang of mobsters, whom Dodge has unknowingly endangered. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Glimmer Man
Two cops with almost ... wave. Leading man Seagal also wrote and played guitar on several blues-based songs that appear on the film's soundtrack. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Chain Reaction
Just as the university ... clear himself and his friends. But in order to succeed, Eddie must avoid assassination attempts by the real perpetrators. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Hollow Point
Tempered with action and ... task to team up with them. Together, the three form an unstoppable force. Plenty of explosive, violent action ensues. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Long Kiss Goodnight
An ordinary woman discovers ... husband of leading lady Geena Davis; this was their second project together, following Cutthroat Island, released the previous year. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Adventurers
Following up on his ... beacon in the dictator's bunker so that the CIA can locate and destroy it with a surprise air strike. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Twister
Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt ... Bill find renewed love while poor Melissa finds only an intense desire to get away from these storm-obsessed lunatics. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Substitute
An ex-mercenary (Tom Berenger) ... period, tensions escalate and eventually Shale intervenes in a gang war that degenerates into a school-destroying inferno of violence. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Tornado!
Twister made for TV. ... of Bruce Campbell and Ernie Hudson and manages to sneak in an original plot twist every now and then. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Set It Off
The sophomore film effort ... McGinley). In a romantic subplot, Stony finds romance with wealthy Harvard-educated Keith (Blair Underwood) before the violent chase-scene ending. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Quest
Martial arts movie star ... avaricious Dobbs, heavyweight boxing champ and fellow competitor Maxie (James Remar), and Carrie (Janet Gunn), a beautiful female reporter. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Solo
The American military-industrial complex ... and teaches them how to fight back successfully in a sequence which harkens to the classic The Seven Samurai. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Sworn Enemies
A dark and brooding ... and the would-be crime lord he recognizes as a former army buddy who turned traitor during the Middle-East conflict. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Serial Bomber
This direct-to-video thriller stars ... low budget and somewhat cliched plot, the film is well-directed by Keoni Waxman and should please mad-bomber buffs. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Bounty Hunters
In this thriller laced ... the girl is gone; now they need to find her -- and take care of anyone she's spoken with. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Prey of the Jaguar
In this low-budget action ... special sleeping potion. Once ready, the Jaguar sets off for revenge leaving a trail of dart covered sleeping bodies. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Maximum Risk
Alain Moreau (Jean-Claude Van ... action director Ringo Lam, whose City on Fire has often been cited as a key inspiration for Reservoir Dogs. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Iron Eagle IV: On the Attack
The fourth entry in ... is a dumb-dumb fantasy for fourteen-year-old boys who don't yet have their learner's permits, much less their pilot's licenses. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Absolute Aggression
The Most Dangerous Game ... they're killed within the game, they die in real-life. Kayle Watson and Playboy Playmate Amy Lynn Baxter also star. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Walker, Texas Ranger: Season 04
Flinty-eyed, karate-chopping Cord Walker ... for everyone whom Walker holds near and dear, including Alex, Jimmy, and his best friend C.D. Parker (Noble Willingham). [ best action films - 1996 ]
White Tiger
In this martial arts ... a vengeful government agent seeks the gangster who slew his partner. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Street Corner Justice
In this exciting actioner, ... ex-cons who owe him favors and violently purges a Los Angeles suburb of the hard-core crooks who plague it. [ best action films - 1996 ]
First Strike
Ever wondered what a ... including Jackie Chan's First Strike, Police Story 4: Piece of Cake, and Police Story 4: Story of the CIA. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Barb Wire
Set in the year ... The plot thickens as she happens upon her freedom-fighter ex-lover and his wife (much in the vein of Casablanca). [ best action films - 1996 ]
Adrenalin: Fear the Rush
In 2007 AD, a ... East European? Because the film was actually shot in Bratislava. In particular, notice the police cars with European markings. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Panic in the Skies!
When an airborne lightning ... faced with the prospect of shooting down the jet before that happens. But what about the passengers on board? [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Sweeper
In this actioner, a ... to take the law into their own hands do their best to convince an L.A. cop to join them. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Act of War
In this international thriller, ... war. An American agent (played by Jack Scalia) is called in to thwart their plans. Christopher Clarke also stars. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Pure Danger
The lives of two ... diamonds. Unable to resist temptation, the workers grab the gems and flee. Two different mobs follow in hot pursuit. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Bloodsport 2: The Next Kumite
Imprisoned after he is ... an invitation to kumite, an international championship in which the world's greatest fighters battle it out until the death. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Silent Trigger
In this suspenseful action ... a hitman's botched assignment leads to a death warrant upon his head. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Champions
William Rockman retires from ... his footsteps and lost his life in the ring, William must stage a comeback to avenge his brother's death. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out
Originally titled Bloodfist VIII: ... and his son from certain death. The film's climactic fight is a battle to the death aboard a ship. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Tiger Heart
In this martial arts ... a tough young fighter risks his life to protect his girl and her family from criminal creeps. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Dragon from Shaolin
Ha Sau Hin's family-friendly ... to search for Buddha. The film co-stars Yuen Biao, Sik Siu Loong, Tsui Yurk Suen, and Fok Siu Man. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Full Throttle
Derek Yee Tung-sing remakes ... hospital for a very long time. There, Joe re-evaluates his life and realizes what is really important to him. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Riot
This martial arts actioner ... Together they deal with rollerblading gangsters, bikers and other LA-style villains, all of whom are working for the IRA. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Thunderbolt
Jackie Chan dons a ... Sendai Grand Prix in northern Japan. Wild high-speed chases and a rollicking kung-fu fight in a pachinko parlor ensue. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Target
A young French sailor ... leave his wife. Up until the story's bloody finale, the film contains plenty of humor mixed with the action. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Secret Agent Club
In this family-oriented action ... To save his dad, he enlists the aid of some good friends and together they hatch an ingenious rescue. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Wolverine
In this thriller, Harry ... threat against them go unpunished. Code Name: Wolverine was adapted from a story by noted suspense author Frederick Forsyth. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Tar
This low-budget actioner, a ... by Jamal, the leader of a socially-conscious local militia that is responsible for publicly tarring and feathering wealthy whites. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Expect to Die
The development of a ... stop him, Dr. MacIntyre not only finishes the simulator, but makes a version even deadlier than the last. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Pure Race
Written, produced, and directed ... overrun with a malicious group of neo-Nazis. Grossly outnumbered by the ravenous hate-group members, can the duo possibly survive? [ best action films - 1996 ]
Specimen
In this direct-to-video sci-fi ... space alien, and he is the result of an experiment that the outworldly visitors are now anxious to examine. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Big Bullet
Benny Chan Muk-sing spins ... to their dastardly plan just in time, leading to a hair-raising battle within and on top of the aircraft. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Tai Chi II
This Hong Kong martial ... Meanwhile, he's also vying to win the heart of a revolutionary who possesses both beauty and brains (Christy Chung). [ best action films - 1996 ]
Guardian Angel
Yukari Oshima is out ... kick butt as an angel with attitude! [ best action films - 1996 ]
Zero Woman: Assassin Lovers
Starring Kumiko Takeda as ... the arms of a fellow assassin, who, unbeknownst to her, is setting up the circumstances of her own murder. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Crisis
When Alex, one of ... and his brother's. Jalal Merhi both directed and starred in Crisis, which also features David Bradley and Channing Mitchell. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Debutante Detective Corps
The animated action short ... killer who wants them dead. This thirty-minute effort was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo from a script by Juzo Mutsuki. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Fists of Legends II: Iron Bodyguards
On the heels of ... series of formidable Russian opponents in a bloody confrontation between East and West before he completes his assigned mission. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Beautiful Beast
The action film Beautiful ... against crime bosses who make the mistake of killing the only person in the world The Black Orchid loves. [ best action films - 1996 ]
The Hero of Swallow
As famine sweeps across ... his long lost love Chinny, the authorities may finally be forced to put an end to his philanthropic thieving. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Black Jack: A Surgeon With the Hands of God
A legendary but mysterious ... if he is to solve the mystery of the powerful beings and restore hope for the future of humankind. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Zero Woman: The Accused
Zero Woman: The Accused ... Rei, a beautiful female officer, must outwit a killer who seems to be working for Zero Department as well. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Mortal Challenge
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Diamond Run
An elite special forces ... enough to literally send both of them blasting sky high if they underestimate the determination of the jilted Sloan. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Last Man Standing
Joseph Merhi's crime thriller ... with his life. In addition to former allies turning against him, he must contend with bad guy Snake Underwood. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Demolition Highway
Frank Scarvo (Danny Fendley) ... the daughter of one of his old business associates, his revenge mission turns into a rescue mission as well. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Street Angels
From the producers of ... Yan is promoted to the top position -- a promotion that sparks a bitter war between the two clubs. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Martian Successor Nadesico [Anime Series]
Alien invaders continue to ... and in the United States and is frequently cited as one of the most popular anime of all time. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Paper Dragons
Small time criminal Paul ... back to health, Paul sees the true path in life for the first time. But is it too late? [ best action films - 1996 ]
Dragon From Shaolin
A fierce fighter sworn ... as he lays waste to any and all criminals foolish enough to stand in his devastating path of destruction. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Personal Vendetta
A one-time victim who ... with her life this former victim must make one final stand against the man who nearly took it all. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Asuntos Internos
The thriller Asuntos Internos ... has a list of numerous politicians who are on the take, and his life is endangered because of it. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Spirited Killer
When a vengeful force ... the innocent explorers in this martial arts extravaganza from the same team that thrilled action lovers with Ong Bak. [ best action films - 1996 ]
Battlespace
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Battle Warrior
From the same team ... a lone warrior (Tony Jaa) fighting to prevent a gang of ruthless mercenaries from stealing a priceless ancient artifact. [ best action films - 1996 ]
