The Good, the Tough & the Deadly by David J. Moor has the most comprehensive list of action movies ever compiled in a single book. Every action flick from the 60s, 70s and all the way up 2015 is listed, be it a small or a big one, major studio or independently produced, you name it they are here. Listed alphabetically, each and every one includes a summarized description and short review by the author. Every so often throughout the book David surprises the reader with interviews he conducted himself with some of the significant players in the field of action cinema; directors, producers, actors, and action stars such as Michael Dudikoff, Cynthia Rothrock, Mark Dacascos, and Jeff Speakman. Also action writers like James Bruner, and Paul DeMielche, producers Gideon Amir and Boaz Davidson, and action directors the likes of Shredon Lettiche, Isaac Florentin and myself amongst many, many more. The interviews follow the relevant movies and are great fun to read. The author is honest and at times even brutal with his review and questions; nothing is sugar coated, he writes it the way he sees it and asks the questions that need to be asked - no holds barred - and that makes for a great read. In addition there are tons of great photos to jog the reader’s memory.
This book sheds light on the ins and outs of how action movies are made in Hollywood, the intricacies of the wheeling and dealing, the rise and fall of action stars, and the complexity of presenting them to a potential audience. I enjoyed reading the interviews thoroughly and along the way even finding out a thing or two I didn’t know about the movies I directed myself.
If you are a true action movies enthusiast, this book should definitely be in your library!
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A book of reviews and interviews with no holds barred - Review by Sam Firstenberg
The Good, the Tough & the Deadly by David J. Moor has the most comprehensive list of action movies ever compiled in a single book. Every action flick from the 60s, 70s and all the way up 2015 is listed, be it a small or a big one, major studio or independently produced, you name it they are here. Listed alphabetically, each and every one includes a summarized description and short review by the author. Every so often throughout the book David surprises the reader with interviews he conducted himself with some of the significant players in the field of action cinema; directors, producers, actors, and action stars such as Michael Dudikoff, Cynthia Rothrock, Mark Dacascos, and Jeff Speakman. Also action writers like James Bruner, and Paul DeMielche, producers Gideon Amir and Boaz Davidson, and action directors the likes of Shredon Lettiche, Isaac Florentin and myself amongst many, many more. The interviews follow the relevant movies and are great fun to read. The author is honest and at times even brutal with his review and questions; nothing is sugar coated, he writes it the way he sees it and asks the questions that need to be asked - no holds barred - and that makes for a great read. In addition there are tons of great photos to jog the reader’s memory.This book sheds light on the ins and outs of how action movies are made in Hollywood, the intricacies of the wheeling and dealing, the rise and fall of action stars, and the complexity of presenting them to a potential audience. I enjoyed reading the interviews thoroughly and along the way even finding out a thing or two I didn’t know about the movies I directed myself.If you are a true action movies enthusiast, this book should definitely be in your library!
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
The Good, the Tough & the Deadly by David J. Moor has the most comprehensive list of action movies ever compiled in a single book. Every action flick from the 60s, 70s and all the way up 2015 is listed, be it a small or a big one, major studio or independently produced, you name it they are here. Listed alphabetically, each and every one includes a summarized description and short review by the author. Every so often throughout the book David surprises the reader with interviews he conducted himself with some of the significant players in the field of action cinema; directors, producers, actors, and action stars such as Michael Dudikoff, Cynthia Rothrock, Mark Dacascos, and Jeff Speakman. Also action writers like James Bruner, and Paul DeMielche, producers Gideon Amir and Boaz Davidson, and action directors the likes of Shredon Lettiche, Isaac Florentin and myself amongst many, many more. The interviews follow the relevant movies and are great fun to read. The author is honest and at times even brutal with his review and questions; nothing is sugar coated, he writes it the way he sees it and asks the questions that need to be asked - no holds barred - and that makes for a great read. In addition there are tons of great photos to jog the reader’s memory.
A book of reviews and interviews with no holds barred - Review by Sam Firstenberg
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
This book sheds light on the ins and outs of how action movies are made in Hollywood, the intricacies of the wheeling and dealing, the rise and fall of action stars, and the complexity of presenting them to a potential audience. I enjoyed reading the interviews thoroughly and along the way even finding out a thing or two I didn’t know about the movies I directed myself.
If you are a true action movies enthusiast, this book should definitely be in your library!
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- PatrikReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2025
Brilliant Collection of Action Movies & Stars
The book is exactly as advertised, a massive collection of more than a thousand movies and hundreds of actors from the last five decades. The cover art and the interior print quality are all very premium, making the price justified. You can feel the work that went into its creation on every page.PatrikBrilliant Collection of Action Movies & Stars
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Highly recommended for fans of the genre.
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Hélder PereiraReviewed in France on April 6, 2023
Produit très intéressant et complet
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A great book to have around the house
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- AgnieszkaGReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2019
My brother really liked it
