In Search of the Last Action Heroes

12
2h 20m
2019
7 /10 (41)

Overview

The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 2019-09-01

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Stuart Ashen

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James Bruner

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Boaz Davidson

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Steven E. de Souza

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Bill Duke

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Sam Firstenberg

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Jenette Goldstein

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Matthias Hues

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Mario Kassar

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Al Leong

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Mark L. Lester

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Sheldon Lettich

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Peter MacDonald

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Zak Penn

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Phillip Rhee

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Eric Roberts

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