Description
The 1980s was the decade when the action film as we know it came into being. Nonstop, big-budget excitement became the standard as epic adventures like Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Road Warrior set the tone for the summer blockbusters of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chuck Norris. Homages (and ripoffs) made with lesser budgets followed every hit action movie, especially with the advent of direct-to-video releases. Providing detailed commentary on more than 300 films, this book explores the excitement, audacity and sheer weirdness of '80s low budget action cinema, from the American Ninja series to dime-a-dozen barbarian pictures to such bargain-basement productions as The Courier of Death, Kill Squad and Samurai Cop.
About the Author
Daniel R. Budnik lives in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786497416
Author Daniel R. Budnik
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
About the Author
Daniel R. Budnik lives in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786497416
Author Daniel R. Budnik
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Details
Subtitle: |
300 Low Budget, High Impact Pictures |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
