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Best Adventure Films of 1980


Popeye

Based on the long-running ... the screen with a variety of characters and allowing his cast to overlap as much dialogue as they want. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Ffolkes

Roger Moore took a ... Jennifer," incidentally, are the code names for the ship, drilling rig, and platform seized by Kramer in the film). [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Flash Gordon

Heroic earthling Flash Gordon ... nevertheless developed an appreciative cult of fans who admire the film's humorous approach and the detailed, colorful production design. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade is ... to locate a sacred sword. The rest of the cast includes James Earl Jones, Frank Converse, and Toshiro Mifune. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Blue Lagoon

This 1980 version of ... attribute is the lush photography by Nestor Almendros. In 1990, a sequel was made, Return to the Blue Lagoon. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Herbie Goes Bananas

In the fourth installment ... several incongruous adventures. Most audiences will still favor The Love Bug, the 1969 hit that spawned this third sequel. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Gambler

When first telecast on ... son's cruel stepfather (Clu Gulager). A huge ratings success, The Gambler inspired four sequels over the next two decades. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Il Giorno del Cobra

In this well-paced crime ... and encountering obstacles that include Brenda (Sybil Danning) a gorgeous disc jockey, and a motley group of underworld denizens. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Castle of Cagliostro

Although Lupin III is ... film is the favorite of fans worldwide, and stands alone as well as an installment in an ongoing series. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Fist, the Kicks and the Evils

A classic tale of ... Liang) must master a new fighting technique in order to avenge the man's death. The film co-stars Bolo Yeung. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Kavik the Wolf Dog

This made-for-TV adventure is ... Alaska to find the boy he loves. Also known as Kavik and The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Monkey Kung Fu

Don't worry: you're supposed ... than a barrel...oh, we can't say it! Sun Jung Chi costars in this 96-minute melange of chuckles and thrills. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Shogun Assassin

More a "greatest hits" ... in a constant state of ultra-alert adrenalized awareness, conscious that instant death may lurk beyond every carefully chosen path. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

The Sword

In this Chinese action-adventure ... swordsman and a Samurai team up and begin searching for a notorious blade. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Fists and Guts

In this vintage martial ... best-known for his work in Five Fingers of Death, the first major martial arts hit in the United States. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]

Elpidio Valdés

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Astro Boy 1980 [Anime Series]

This 1980 remake of ... Astro escapes from a robot circus, rescues people in need, and even plays with a robot sister named Uran. [ best adventure films - 1980 ]




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