Daniel Boyer is list writer for Collider who primarily focus on films and television shows related to the Action, Horror, and science fiction genres.
Regarding action movies, no decade was a more glorious time to see them than in the 1980s. It was a thrilling decade full of fantastic summer blockbusters, massive box office hits, and some of the most iconic films ever brought to the big screen. Most importantly, it was a time when the action genre truly became the dominating force in cinema, which it is today.
9 'Commando' Directed by Mark L. Lester No action movie star dominated the 1980s more than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Already riding off the wild success of his early film career with Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator, Schwarzenegger kept the momentum going with 1985's Commando, co-starring Rae Dawn Chong and Dan Hedaya. It follows his character, ex-special forces agent John Matrix, in a race against time to rescue his young daughter from a sinister South American dictator.
Spawning two sequels, including an upcoming fourth installment/reboot, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the first Beverly Hills Cop will always be remembered as a hilarious action joyride that certainly doesn't fail to leave you entertained. It's wildly funny, memorable, and featuring some of Murphy's best comedic chops. While more of a comedy than a straightforward action movie, it's still a considerable contribution to the genre that many viewers still find funny and exciting today.
Escape From New York R Action Sci-Fi Release Date May 23, 1981 Director John Carpenter Cast Kurt Russell , Lee Van Cleef , Ernest Borgnine , Donald Pleasence , Isaac Hayes , Season Hubley Runtime 99 WATCH ON Amazon To say Gibson and Glover's incredible chemistry is the driving force of Lethal Weapon is an understatement. The two brilliantly work off each other, complementing their strengths and delivering a genuine on-screen partnership that has influenced countless crime-fighting duo movies to come. Watch it with a friend because this thrilling '80s classic deserves to be seen throughout the years.
The Terminator R Action Sci-Fi Thriller Release Date October 26, 1984 Director James Cameron Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger , Michael Biehn , Linda Hamilton , Paul Winfield , Lance Henriksen , Bess Motta Runtime 107 minutes WATCH ON Amazon
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