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The history of Action Movies part 1
Dr. No [DVD] [1962]Dr. No [DVD] [1962]
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1962 is when this begins. Dr. No has near enough everything that appears in later action movies.
Goldfinger [DVD] [1964]Goldfinger [DVD] [1964]
This built on what Dr. No Created and upped the action.
Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]
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One of the most action packed movies of the 60's.
Bullitt (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1968]Bullitt (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1968]
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The car chase. Thats all i need to say. Absolute classic the way chases should be done with no music and just the sound of the engine. This is also a good action movie for the 60s
On Her Majesty's Secret Service [DVD] [1969]On Her Majesty's Secret Service [DVD] [1969]
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The last movie from the 60s on the list is certainly one of the great action movies.
Dirty Harry - Special Edition [DVD] [1971]Dirty Harry - Special Edition [DVD] [1971]
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Hello 70s and hello psychopathic heros and villans.
French Connection [DVD] [1971]French Connection [DVD] [1971]
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A brilliant story with some great action sequences and is also an oscar winner which is very unusual for action movies.
Get Carter [1971] [DVD]Get Carter [1971] [DVD]
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Classic British action/gangster movie. A very Dark movie though.
Shaft [DVD] [1971]Shaft [DVD] [1971]
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Blaxploitation. This film is great, one of the best action movies of the 70s.
Fist Of Fury [DVD] [1993]Fist Of Fury [DVD] [1993]
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Although very different from the other is still an action movie and a good one at that.
Enter The Dragon (Special Edition) [DVD] [1973]Enter The Dragon (Special Edition) [DVD] [1973]
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The ultimate martial arts film with outstanding fight sequences and hasn't dated at all.
The Getaway (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1972]The Getaway (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1972]
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Another McQueen and another brilliant flick.
Shaft's Big Score [DVD] [1972]Shaft's Big Score [DVD] [1972]
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A decent action movie and decent sequal has some brilliant set pieces.
McQ [Region 2] [import]McQ [Region 2] [import]
Although not that good it has its moments expecially the chase on the beach.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [DVD] [1977]Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [DVD] [1977]
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I think you can class this as an action movie if so its one of the greatest of all time and one of the best movies ever made.
Mad Max [1979] [DVD]Mad Max [1979] [DVD]
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This is a great action movie alright. One of the best and saddest and a perfect close to the 70s
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [DVD] [1980]Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) [DVD] [1980]
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The best star wars film ever is not only one of the best movies of the 80s but one of the greatest action films of all time.
Indiana Jones - Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Special Edition [DVD] [1981]Indiana Jones - Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Special Edition [DVD] [1981]
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This is my favourite film and generally im going to call it the ultimate action movie. Classic
Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior [1981] [DVD]Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior [1981] [DVD]
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Mad Max 2 what can i say about this that hasn't been said before this movie is near enough a flawless action movie and a gem of the genre.
48 Hours [1983] [DVD]48 Hours [1983] [DVD]
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A rather funny film and one of eddie murphy's best films.
First Blood [DVD] [1982]First Blood [DVD] [1982]
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Rambo. Need i say more. It the best Rambo film by far.
The Terminator - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1984]The Terminator - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1984] by Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Terminator is a hi octaine ruthless and someways scary action flick.
Beverly Hills Cop [DVD] [1985]Beverly Hills Cop [DVD] [1985]
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Eddie murphy at his best in this exciting movie.
A Better Tomorrow - 2 Disc Ultimate Edition (Limited Steelbook) [1986] [DVD]A Better Tomorrow - 2 Disc Ultimate Edition (Limited Steelbook) [1986] [DVD]
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No action list is complete with out this. The start of the Slow motion stylish gun play.
Aliens - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1986]Aliens - Definitive Edition [DVD] [1986]
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One of the greatest sequals ever made is also a different turn from the first film and its better. James Cameron at his best.