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Subgenre Sampler

 
Shaolin TempleShaolin Temple (1976)
Dir. Chang Cheh
This stands alongside ENTER THE DRAGON in terms of both its elaborate kung–fu theatrics and its influence and success in the Western…
Shaolin Wooden MenShaolin Wooden Men (1976)
Feat. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan cut his teeth on these cheap fist–and–feet–fests. More intentionally serious than his later star–turns, but…
Shootist, TheShootist, The (1976)
Dir. Don Siegel
Feat. John Wayne, Ron Howard, Lauren Bacall
Celebrated finale to John Wayne's career playing an aging gunfighter seeking obscurity but assailed by cancer and various 'young guns', out to prove…
Shout at the DevilShout at the Devil (1976)
Dir. Peter R. Hunt
Feat. Lee Marvin, Roger Moore, Barbara Parkins
A diverting adventure yarn set in WWI–era East Africa, in which Marvin and Moore join forces to smuggle ivory in the face of German occupying…
Sky RidersSky Riders (1976)
Dir. Douglas Hickox
Feat. James Coburn, Susannah York, Robert Culp
Absurd political–terrorism romp with a tough–as–nails James Coburn commandeering hang–gliders in a daring attempt to rescue…
SwashbucklerSwashbuckler (1976)
Dir. James Goldstone
Feat. Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle
Refreshingly unselfconscious pirate yarn with Robert Shaw crossing swords with a fey Peter Boyle against Caribbean backdrops. Released at a time…
Sweeney, The (TV Series)Sweeney, The (TV Series) (1976)
Dir. David Wickes, Tom Clegg
Feat. John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
Before THE PROFESSIONALS and MINDER came the ground–breaking Brit cop show starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. A highly influential action…
Victory at EntebbeVictory at Entebbe (1976)
Dir. Marvin J. Chomsky
Feat. Helmut Berger, Linda Blair, Burt Lancaster
A made–for–television film first broadcast on ABC, depicting the raid on Entebbe Airport in Uganda and the freeing of Israeli hostages…
Web of Death, TheWeb of Death, The ( Wu du tian luo) (1976) Recommended
Dir. Yuen Chor
Feat. Yang Chiang, Ching Li, Norman Chu
Shaw Brothers 'wu xia' at its ripest and most expressive, injecting a tale of ancient clan rivalry with great action, creative polish and bizarre…
Bite the BulletBite the Bullet (1975)
Dir. Richard Brooks
Feat. Gene Hackman, James Coburn
Gene Hackman and James Coburn are adversaries who contest a gruelling 700–mile horse race.

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