Top 26 Action Movies Must-Watch Released in 1966

The Dynamic Duo face four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people. Explore Batman: The Movie / IMDB / YouTube

A coffin-dragging gunslinger and a prostitute become embroiled in a bitter feud between a Klan of Southern racists and a band of Mexican Revolutionaries. Explore Django / IMDB / YouTube

An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit. Find out about The Professionals / IMDB / YouTube

Through his unconscionable actions against others, a sociopath samurai builds a trail of vendettas that follow him closely. Find out about The Sword of Doom / IMDB / YouTube

American Grand Prix driver Pete Aron is fired by his Jordan-BRM racing team after a crash at Monaco that injures his British teammate, Scott Stoddard. Info on Grand Prix / IMDB / YouTube

Woody Allen re-dubs the Japanese spy film Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Kagi no kagi (1965), turning it into a comedy about an agent pursuing the world's greatest egg salad recipe. Details on What's Up, Tiger Lily? / IMDB / YouTube

After his gang disbands, a yakuza enforcer looks forward to life outside of organized crime but soon must become a drifter after his old rivals attempt to assassinate him. Check out Tokyo Drifter / IMDB / YouTube

In the Sudan, in 1884 to 1885, Egyptian forces led by British General Charles Chinese Gordon (Charlton Heston) defend Khartoum against an invading Muslim Army led by a religious fanatic, Mohammed Ahmed el Mahdi (Sir Laurence Olivier). Explore Khartoum / IMDB / YouTube

International intrigue in London, involving an American university professor, an Arab prime minister, a ruthless businessman, a beautiful spy, and hieroglyphics. Learn about Arabesque / IMDB / YouTube

A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills. Info on The Blue Max / IMDB / YouTube

When scientists use eco-terrorism to impose their will on the world by affecting extremes in the weather, Intelligence Chief Cramden calls in top agent Derek Flint. More about Our Man Flint / IMDB / YouTube

A gangster escapes jail and quickly makes plans to continue his criminal ways elsewhere, but a determined inspector is closing in. Read about Le deuxième souffle / IMDB / YouTube

Top-notch french restaurant owner Monsieur Septime is involved into crime when one of his famous guests disappears. Get info on What's Cooking in Paris / IMDB / YouTube

Four men searching for one's brother are shipwrecked on Letchi Island, where a terrorist organization developing nuclear weapons have enslaved the natives of Infant Island and command monstrous crustacean named Ebirah. Read about Ebirah, Horror of the Deep / IMDB / YouTube

Bandits kidnap a governor's son and demand their imprisoned leader to be set free in exchange. The governor's daughter, a skilled martial artist, is sent to rescue him, but eventually finds herself overmatched and in need of assistance. More about Come Drink with Me / IMDB / YouTube

Two survivors of the original Magnificent Seven, Chris and Vin, recruit four new members to re-form the outfit and defend several Mexican villages from vicious bandits. Find out about Return of the Seven / IMDB / YouTube

Retired secret agent Matt Helm is re-activated in order to stop an evil organization from starting WWIII by exploding an atomic bomb over the USA. Learn about The Silencers / IMDB / YouTube

Man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit. Check out The Appaloosa / IMDB / YouTube

The Angels, a San Pedro motorcycle gang, party their way through the Coachella Valley while searching for a bike stolen from them by Mexicans, clashing with police along the way. Info on The Wild Angels / IMDB / YouTube

During WW2, convicted bank robber Eddie Chapman becomes a triple agent working for both the British and the Germans. Look into Triple Cross / IMDB / YouTube

Stylish ex-con Modesty Blaise and her partner Willie Garvin are tasked by the British Secret Service with preventing her rival Gabriel from stealing diamonds that are to be delivered to her adoptive father, a Sheikh. Get info on Modesty Blaise / IMDB / YouTube

A giant monster that emits a destructive ray from its back attacks Japan and takes on Gamera. Look into Gamera vs. Barugon / IMDB / YouTube

When the launch of the first manned mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt. Info on Thunderbirds Are GO / IMDB / YouTube

Handsome top-secret American agent Matt Helm must recover a laser-weapons inventor who has been kidnapped by arch-villain Julian Wall. Check out Murderers' Row / IMDB / YouTube

French Army colonel Raspeguy leads his paratroopers in battle against the Communist Viet Minh in Indochina and against Algerian guerrillas during the Algerian War. Details on Lost Command / IMDB / YouTube

Dracula travels to the American Old West, intent on making a young and beautiful female ranch owner his vampire bride. Her fiance, the reformed outlaw Billy the Kid, finds out about it and rushes to save her. Look into Billy the Kid Versus Dracula / IMDB / YouTube