Category: Action Thriller
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SUPER FLY (72)
Super Fly (1972) is a landmark Blaxploitation film directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and starring Ron O’Neal as the iconic lead character, Youngblood Priest. The film is notable for its gritty depiction of the urban drug trade, its stylish direction, and its groundbreaking funk-soul soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield, which became a classic in its own…
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MARATHON MAN
“Marathon Man,” directed by John Schlesinger, is a 1976 thriller that intertwines political intrigue, family secrets, and a relentless quest for survival. Based on William Goldman’s novel, the film features standout performances from its leading cast. The story centers on Thomas “Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman), a Columbia University graduate history student and avid marathon runner.…
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BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
“Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” is a 1969 Western film directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford in the titular roles. The film also features Katharine Ross as Etta Place. The film tells the story of two infamous outlaws, Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford), who…
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TRUE ROMANCE
“True Romance” is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott, with a screenplay written by Quentin Tarantino. The film features an ensemble cast including Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, and James Gandolfini. The film combines elements of romance, action, and dark comedy, creating…
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ACT OF AGRESSION
“Act of Aggression” (“L’Agression”) is a 1975 French thriller film directed by Gérard Pirès. The film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Deneuve, Claude Brasseur, and Philippe Brizard. The film begins with Paul Varlin (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a successful architect, as they travel to go on their family vacation. He is joined by his wife, Sarah (Catherine Deneuve),…
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LIVE AND LET DIE
“Live and Let Die,” released in 1973, is the eighth film in the James Bond series and marks Roger Moore’s debut as the iconic British secret agent 007. Directed by Guy Hamilton, the film is based on Ian Fleming’s 1954 novel of the same name. The movie is notable for its incorporation of Blaxploitation elements,…
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DUNKIRK
“Dunkirk” is a 2017 war film directed by Christopher Nolan that portrays the harrowing evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. The film is notable for its immersive storytelling, which unfolds across three different timelines, and its minimal use of dialogue, relying instead on intense visuals and sound…
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TOKYO DRIFTER
“Tokyo Drifter” is a stylish 1966 Japanese yakuza film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The film features Tetsuya Watari as the lead character, Tetsuya “Phoenix” Hondo, and Chieko Matsubara as Chiharu. The story follows Tetsuya Hondo, a loyal and honorable yakuza member caught in a web of betrayal and deception. After his boss decides to dissolve…
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ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
“Escape from New York” is a 1981 dystopian action thriller directed by John Carpenter. In the near future, crime in the United States has escalated to unprecedented levels, leading to the transformation of Manhattan into a maximum-security prison. The entire island is walled off from the rest of the world, and the government uses it…
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SUPSERVIXENS (NSFW)
“Supervixens” is a 1975 exploitation film directed by Russ Meyer, who is known for his distinctive and provocative filmmaking style. The film centers around the life of a gas station attendant, Charles Pitts, played by Clint Ramsey, whose encounters with five different women lead to a series of wild and erotic adventures. In the film,…
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