Top 21 Action Movies Worth Watching Released in 1943

After the fall of Tobruk in 1942, during the Allied retreat in the Libyan desert, an American tank picks-up a motley group of survivors but they face advancing Germans and a lack of water. Look into Sahara / IMDB / YouTube

The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines. Look into Air Force / IMDB / YouTube

During a raid on Germany a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland and are aided by Dutch civilians. Check out One of Our Aircraft Is Missing / IMDB / YouTube

The very first serial to adapt the comic book character of the Batman. In it, the Batman is a secret U.S. government agent, attempting to defeat the schemes of Japanese agent Dr. Daka operating in Los Angeles at the height of World War II. Find out about Batman / IMDB / YouTube

As World War II rages, a formation of German paratroopers land in the hidden city of Palandria to exploit its wealth and they start taking hostages. Can Tarzan, the king of the jungle, and his animal companions Cheeta and Buli save them? Learn about Tarzan Triumphs / IMDB / YouTube

The story of a large U.S. Marines invasion task force bound for Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in 1942. Check out Guadalcanal Diary / IMDB / YouTube

A submarine lieutenant and his commander fall in love with the same girl. Details on Crash Dive / IMDB / YouTube

The caliph of Baghdad must go into hiding with a group of traveling performers when his brother usurps the throne. Both brothers desire a beautiful dancing girl, who is torn between power and true love. Details on Arabian Nights / IMDB / YouTube

The true story of Carlson's Raiders and their World War II attack on Makin Island. Look into 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders / IMDB / YouTube

A wanted outlaw arrives in town to rob a bank that has already been held up! His past and his friendship with the sheriff land them both in trouble. More about The Desperadoes / IMDB / YouTube

Two bumblers, failures as businessmen and air raid wardens, stumble across a nest of Nazi saboteurs bent on blowing up the local magnesium plant. See more about Air Raid Wardens / IMDB / YouTube

Ken returns from school with poor grades, disappointing his father. His mother convinces his father to let Ken choose a horse, but he picks an injured filly instead of a colt. Can he nurse her back to health? Learn about My Friend Flicka / IMDB / YouTube

Docudrama about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and its results, the recovering of the ships, the improving of defense in Hawaii and the US efforts to beat back the Japanese reinforcements. Info on December 7th / IMDB / YouTube

While investigating an egyptologist's mysterious death, Superman must battle dangerous mummies. Look into The Mummy Strikes / IMDB / YouTube

Superman vs. a secret Nazi outpost disguised as a jungle temple. Details on Jungle Drums / IMDB / YouTube

Lois Lane and an explorer set out on an expedition through an underground cavern and discover a race of hawk-men. When these creatures prepare a ritual sacrifice for the adventurous pair, Superman comes to the rescue. Find out about The Underground World / IMDB / YouTube

Superman battles saboteurs determined to stop a lady double agent from getting important documents to Washington D.C. Check out Superman: Secret Agent / IMDB / YouTube

The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain. Details on Corvette K-225 / IMDB / YouTube

The Phantom's clan has ruled the jungle tribes for centuries. He battles Dr. Bremmer who plans to build an airfield and gets greedy when Professor Davidson and his niece Diana arrive to search for the treasure of the lost city of Zoloz. Info on The Phantom / IMDB / YouTube

Maisie, a Brooklyn woman, works at an airplane plant during WWII. She falls for pilot Breezy, who gets engaged to Maisie's deceitful roommate Iris. Maisie must reveal Iris's true intentions to Breezy. More about Swing Shift Maisie / IMDB / YouTube

After deserting from the U.S. Navy in the 1930s, an officer re-enlists under a fake name after Pearl Harbor and serves on a minesweeper. Get info on Minesweeper / IMDB / YouTube