80's Action/Adventure/Crime Movies

The Action/Adventure/Crime category covers a wide spectrum of sub-genres ranging from lighthearted adventures like Raiders of the Lost Ark to serious crime stories such as the brutally intense Scarface. Luckily there is one thing all these sub-genres have in common: the inimitable 80's style.

Do you enjoy inspirational family films where you can root on an underdog as he overcomes a near insurmountable challenge? If you were a child of the 80's, chances are the Rocky movies will forever be emblazoned on your mind.

80's action fans will always have a soft spot in their hearts for Sylvester Stallone, for not only was he responsible for the Rocky films, he gave us the intense, action-packed First Blood series of films.

The late Charles Bronson, usually playing the role of a vigilante or rogue cop determined to clean the streets of criminal filth, provided us with countless guilty pleasures throughout the decade. From the bloody thriller 10 to Midnight to the comedic action of Murphy's Law, Bronson was a tough customer to beat.

But chances are since you're here you are already familiar with the magic of 80's action films, so let's begin our journey into the adrenaline-pumping adventures of yesteryear.

Feature Films

The Road Warrior

1981's gritty post-apocalyptic masterpiece, The Road Warrior, is the film that wrote the book on how to create adrenaline-puming chase secrets and also made a young Mel Gibson a superstar. Make sure you don't miss our review of the movie that invaded America with a bang.

Tango and Cash

Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell star as L.A.'s two rival top cops in this action-packed extravaganza chock full of guns, fists, explosions and laughs. Framed for a murder they didn't commit, Tango and Cash must join forces to escape a maximum security prison and clear their names by tracking down the unknown mastermind behind the devious plot.

Anyone who enjoyed Lethal Weapon or similar buddy-cop movies owes it to himself to check out this 80's gem. The star power and steady stream of witty one-liners makes this a thoroughly enjoyable film.

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