Best Action Films of 2001
The Fourth Angel
An ordinary man remakes ... release was canceled in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. [ best action films - 2001 ]
3000 Miles to Graceland
After squaring off in ... directed by music video creator Demian Lichtenstein, 3000 Miles to Graceland also stars Kevin Pollak, Ice-T, and Howie Long. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Driven
Sylvester Stallone wrote the ... a car racing drama, Stallone penned Driven after abandoning a film biography of real-life Formula One legend Ayrton Senna. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Musketeer
Director Peter Hyams brings ... interest (Mena Suvari) along the way. As he has often done before, director Hyams doubles as his own cinematographer. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Rush Hour 2
A surprise box-office smash ... owner (Alan King), a dangerous femme fatale (Zhang Ziyi) and a finale set in a lavish Las Vegas casino. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Greenmail
When a dangerous extremist ... to stop the killings is to place her trust in the very man she staked her career on catching. [ best action films - 2001 ]
John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars
Writer and director John ... screenwriter Larry Sulkis broke into the film business as producer of the satirical commercials in Carpenter's They Live (1988). [ best action films - 2001 ]
The One
Former X-Files writer James ... Funsch (Jason Statham). Created with Wong's longtime writing and producing partner Glen Morgan, The One (2001) co-stars Carla Gugino. [ best action films - 2001 ]
A Knight's Tale
This crowd-pleasing medieval adventure ... for his work on L.A. Confidential (1997) and debuted behind the camera with the troubled production of Payback (1999). [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Order
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars ... about to procure the artifact and free his dad. Film icon Charlton Heston also appears in a minor role. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Ticker
A cop on the ... woman who could finger the mad bomber. Singing stars Chilli (from TLC) and Nas co-star in this action drama. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal
The third time's the ... the jet at risk. Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal stars Rutger Hauer, Joe Mantegna, Craig Sheffer, and Gabrielle Anwar. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Collateral Damage
This action-adventure, that features ... ally, the beautiful Selena Perrini (Francesca Neri), his quarry's wife. Collateral Damage (2002) co-stars John Leguizamo and John Turturro. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Inferno
B-movie filmmaker Dusty Nelson ... Jeff Fahey and Dean Stockwell, Inferno aired on European TV before making its North American debut on home video. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Clover Bend
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Exit Wounds
Returning to his action ... second film from cinematographer-turned-director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die) and also features Tom Arnold, Isaiah Washington, and Jill Hennessy. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Point Men
In this espionage thriller, ... a stop to peace negotiations between their two nations. The Point Men also features Kerry Fox and Vincent Regan. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Fast and the Furious
A magazine article about ... with his girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez). The Fast and the Furious co-stars Ted Levine, Rick Yune, and Matt Schulze. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Behind Enemy Lines
A television commercial for ... Wilson and Hackman (the other being The Royal Tenenbaums), also stars David Keith, Gabriel Macht, and Charles Malik Whitfield. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Wasabi
A cop from the ... with the help of his buddy Momo (Michel Muller), he tries to find out the truth about her death. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Replicant
This $17 million direct-to-video ... visions of past murders and an abusive mother, leading him to escape and seek the killer on his own. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Elite
In this action-thriller, five ... groups like the one that claimed their parents' lives. The Elite stars Robin Givens, Jürgen Prochnow, and Maxine Bahns. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Landspeed
Billy Zane stars in ... goal, does Sanger have what it takes to prevail? Landspeed also features Ray Wise, Scott Wiper, and Pam Gidley. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Invincible
A martial-arts master who ... must do his best to train his students to take on Slate -- the all-powerful leader of the Shadowmen. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Ignition
The political thriller B-movie ... the President. Colm Feore plays the corrupt bad guy, General Joel MacAteer, and Peter Kent plays his henchman Brunson. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Alias: Season 01
Viewers who tuned into ... The season's cliffhanger ending revealed that "The Man" was actually a woman -- none other than Syd's "late" mother. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Accidental Spy
Jackie Chan tones down ... Mai Sing was a massive commercial success there, where it did impressive business opening on the Chinese New Year. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Stiletto Dance
In this action drama, ... them to discover just how dangerous their adversaries can be. Stiletto Dance also stars Lucie Lauier and Shawn Doyle. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Gunblast Vodka
Real-life supermodel Angie Everhart ... two cops hot on the trail of a white slavery kidnapping ring. Jurgen Prochnow and Gotz Otto also star. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Windfall
Master thief Ace Logan ... just fine. Meanwhile, there's another plot to rob the casino, and a hurricane is gathering force on the horizon. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Phase IV
Dean Cain, formerly of ... Can he blow the lid of the story before the bad-guys blow his lid off? Mimi Kuzyk also stars. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Walker, Texas Ranger: Season 09
At long last, taciturn ... with a grenade strapped to his belt, intent upon blowing everyone whom the audience cares about to kingdom come! [ best action films - 2001 ]
Hidden Agenda
Former government agent Jason ... the hard way -- as do those who choose to help him -- just how deadly his mission is. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Fulltime Killer
Following up on his ... in the Head fame), is hot on their trail. This film was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Gangland
Three brave warriors take ... arts experts, Derek (Sasha Mitchell) and Alexis (Kathleen Kinmont), team up to rescue Adams and bring down the Ganglanders. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Shaolin Soccer
One of Hong Kong's ... beating the steroid-fueled champions will be no easy task. Shaolin Soccer also features Man Tat Ng and Vicki Zhao. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Arena
Gladiator undergoes a gender ... Karen McDougal and Lisa Dergan, were both "Playmate of the Month" models for Playboy Magazine in the late '90s. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Puppet Princess
The anime adventure Puppet ... team-up to take on General Karimata, whose wickedness has taken away from the two of them what matters most. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Hard As Nails
A ruthless young American ... Scotti), the stage is set for an explosive showdown from which only the most fearsome fighter will emerge victorious. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Martial Angels
This Hong Kong action ... taken captive, Cat realizes she still has feelings for him and calls upon her cohorts to help save him. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Sure Death: Revenge
From the acclaimed Kenji ... the opulence of the time as Mondo unveils a conspiracy that leads him to the heart of his government. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Lara Croft: Lethal and Loaded
As one of the ... Jolie, of course), Lara Croft: Lethal and Loaded truly brings the Tomb Raider beauty to life as never before. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Warrior
A cold-blooded warrior strives ... prison work gang. The Warrior was shot in two versions, one in the Hindi language and one in English. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Best of Shaolin Kung Fu
As civil unrest rages ... and action choreography by Chan Siu Ping, this kung fu classic keeps the kicks coming until the credits roll. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Super Grand Prix
A young racer with ... invited to participate in the famed sunset-to-sunrise Monte Carlo Grand Prix and prove his worth once and for all. [ best action films - 2001 ]
D.R.E.A.M. Team
Three female undercover agents ... Roger Moore stepped in to play a similar role. James Remar and Traci Lords also appeared in the pilot. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Terminal Countdown
Richard Pepin directs Academy ... in South America. A specially trained group of commandos work together to eliminate the threat before time runs out. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Ultimate Game
Two martial arts champions ... Rick fight for their freedom and survival against two of Ivan's underlings, Slater (Paul Logan) and Rusty (Mark Griffin). [ best action films - 2001 ]
Mezzo Forte [Anime OVA]
Legend has it that ... A television version of of Mezzo Forte called Mezzo DSA was released in 2004 without the explicit sexual content. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Fearless Master
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Hi, Dharma!
South Korean filmmaker Park ... many Korean Jopok films released in 2001, along with Kick the Moon, Friend, and My Wife Is a Gangster. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Killer Tattoo
A box office hit ... was shown at the 2002 Seattle International Film Festival and at Subway Cinema's New York Asian Film Festival 2003. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Last Siege: Never Surrender
Disgraced federal agent Eddie ... down. Can one unarmed man stop the terrorists, save the passengers, save the town, and stop a runaway train? [ best action films - 2001 ]
Extreme Force
When a master thief ... into Marcos' chest, Marcos makes an unexpected recovery and teams with Kong Li to take Cole and Bianca down. [ best action films - 2001 ]
DragonBall Z: Cooler's Revenge
This feature-length installment to ... plots how to destroy the earth and the universe itself, making Goku's recovery and intervention all the more necessary. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Danger Beneath the Sea
Young U.S. Navy Commander ... torpedoed before it can start a real nuclear war. Can Sheffield regain command in time to save the world? [ best action films - 2001 ]
Escape From Afghanistan
A photographer and a ... don't escape Afghanistan as quickly as possible they may not live to share their remarkable stories with the world. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Circuit
One man is forced ... must step back into the ring in order to spare his brother the fate he was able to escape. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Mutant X [TV Series]
Debuting in the fall ... science fiction "syndies," Mutant X was generally broadcast on weekends by local stations, usually in late-afternoon and after-midnight timeslots. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Avenging Fist
The work of two ... to stop him. The Avenging Fist also stars martial arts film legends Sammo Hung, Stephen Fung, and Yuen Biao. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Hero of City
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Crocodile 2: Death Swamp
A band of black-garbed ... had better hurry: The swamp is the home of a prehistoric-sized crocodile, and she's 1) angry, and, 2) hungry. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Black Point
David MacKay's crime thriller ... marriage, Natalie absconds with a large amount of her husband's cash. Her actions place her lover's life in danger. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Born Wild
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Extreme Honor
Navy SEAL Brascoe (Dan ... The heist completed, Brascoe's men are slaughtered one at a time -- but it's not by a vengeful Baker. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Caminos de Michoacan 2
When honest Don Federico ... former criminal atone for his past in a tense tale of action featuring money, gambling, violence, and beautiful women. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Lethal Force
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Red Shadow
Former music video director ... of revenge when Asuka is struck down. Meanwhile, Princess Koto starts to develop some very unregal feelings for Akakage. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
After sandblasting away years ... King Gidora, a three-headed beast with a lethal 50-meter tail -- busting up things north, south, east, and west. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Bullets of Love
Hong Kong superstar director ... Ann. As delicate emotions begin to develop, complications arise when Sam finds out that You was actually Ann's assassin. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Robocop: Prime Directives - Dark Justice
Originally aired as a ... by Robocop: Prime Directives - Meltdown, Robocop: Prime Directives - Resurrection, and Robocop: Prime Directives - Crash and Burn. [ best action films - 2001 ]
My Schoolmate The Barbarian
When rich high school ... Edward as an apprentice. Throughout everything that's going on, Edward becomes increasingly attracted to fellow student Fung (Joey Yung). [ best action films - 2001 ]
Santo: El Enmascardo de Plata - Infraterrestre!
When a series of ... increasingly obvious that an extraterrestrial force may be at work and El Santo himself may be humankind's last hope. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Death Train
A runaway train barrels ... the safety of everyone on board lies in the hands on one man -- Special Agent Ryan (Bryan Genesse). [ best action films - 2001 ]
Lessons For an Assassin
Oversexed, drug-dealing thug Gavin ... how did Gavin's dead girlfriend return to the scene? There must be more to this than meets the eye. [ best action films - 2001 ]
The Master Swordman
While investigating his best ... discovers a plot to assassinate the emperor. Now he might be in over his head-if he can keep it. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Bounty Huntress: Undercover
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Brazilian Brawl
Real-life brothers John Machado ... have to bust out of the joint or watch the farm fall into no-good hands. Geoffrey Lewis also stars. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Robocop: Prime Directives - Meltdown
Originally aired as a ... Justice, this film is followed by Robocop: Prime Directives - Resurrection and Robocop: Prime Directives - Crash and Burn. [ best action films - 2001 ]
La Clave 7
Paulino Vargas' hit song ... once-untouchable drug lord is about to find out that sometimes it doesn't pay to have such a high profile. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Robocop: Prime Directives - Crash and Burn
Originally aired as a ... preceded by Robocop: Prime Directives - Resurrection, Robocop: Prime Directives - Meltdown and Robocop: Prime Directives - Dark Justice. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Robocop: Prime Directives - Resurrection
Originally aired as a ... Meltdown and Robocop: Prime Directives - Dark Justice and is followed by Robocop: Prime Directives - Crash and Burn. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Shadow Fury
Dr. Oh has been ... The doctor has a vendetta to fulfill, and Takeru is just the tool he will need to do so. [ best action films - 2001 ]
X-Men Evolution: Season 02
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Freeway Speedway 2
Filmmaker Shuji Kataoka took ... lands on the scene, threatening to become the new reigning champion. The cast includes Daisuke Nagakura and Arthur Kuroda. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Backgammon
Ziri Rideaux's comedy Backgammon: ... seven friends do what they can to fight back against the status quo and live a less productive lifestyle. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Chinese Heroes
Four young Chinese boys ... arts passed down by their ancestors in order to defeat the years old enemy that now threatens their honor. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Witness to a Kill
Darrell James Roodt's action ... that there is someone working with the bad guys who is also attempting to assassinate a major governmental figure. [ best action films - 2001 ]
La Caza Del Diablo
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La Fuga del Chapo
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Perros de Pelea
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Sangre Contra Sangre
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Sangre Surena
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Strike Force
A woman searching or ... behind her sibling's strange disappearance, each step closer to the truth leads to a new threat and greater danger. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Maldita Cocaina
From Uruguay, this 2001 ... confrontation with a ruthless drug-lord, but the DEA has their sights set on taking down the cartel as well. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Justice League: Season 01
Season one of the ... three-part adventure "The Savage Time," wherein six Justice League members are transported back to D-day during World War 2! [ best action films - 2001 ]
Dubbed and Dangerous
Ara Paiaya's martial arts ... terrorist organization in the world. A female agent and her three fierce henchwomen offer him his most helpful assistance. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Kaze No Yojimbo [Anime Series]
This anime series is ... in the modern era and adds numerous new characters and sub-plots, creating a story that spans for 25 episodes. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Babel II: Beyond Infinity [Anime Series]
Babel II: Beyond Infinity ... stands in the desert and chose this boy as its successor, and what greater power is Koichi working for? [ best action films - 2001 ]
Baki the Grappler [Anime Series]
13-year-old Baki is a ... type of foe, from monsters to ninjas, but he remains keenly aware that every fight could be his last. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Crusaders
Two young men, Andrew ... returns from the crusades. Fueled by what they believe is the mission of a lifetime, they head towards Jerusalem. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Lay It Down
Out of the cloud ... place in God's kingdom Ben does his very best to spread the gospel to all of his gear-head friends. [ best action films - 2001 ]
El Soplo de la Muerte
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El Error del Comandante
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Uno Bianca
Dellamorte, Dellamore director Michele ... when the shocking identities of the trigger-happy thieves are finally revealed to be the very people they least expected. [ best action films - 2001 ]
El Cholo
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Michoacano Hasta La Muerte
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Deadly Reckoning
Screen veteran Robert Vaughn ... mysterious group determined to uncover the secrets of his past put his seasoned survival skills to the ultimate test. [ best action films - 2001 ]
Nosotros Los Chemos
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