Top 22 Action Movies Editor's Pick Released in 1955

Drama based on the attempt by the RAF to destroy six dams in Germany during World War II. Details on The Dam Busters / IMDB / YouTube

Depicts the early life of the legendary warrior Musashi Miyamoto; his years as an aspiring warrior, an outlaw and finally a true samurai. Explore Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto / IMDB / YouTube

Musashi Miyamoto returns to Kyoto after years of absence. After a series of fights against the Yoshioka School, he challenges its master to a duel. Details on Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple / IMDB / YouTube

Two bumbling Americans stumble on the discovery of a lifetime when their search for a mummy leads them to a sacred medallion that holds the key to buried treasure. Explore Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy / IMDB / YouTube

The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film. Details on To Hell and Back / IMDB / YouTube

An ex-pilot and current baseballer is recalled into the U.S. Air Force and assumes an increasingly important role in Cold War deterrence. Look into Strategic Air Command / IMDB / YouTube

His ship seized by the Chinese Communists, American Merchant Captain Tom Wilder languishes in prison but Chinese villagers help him escape to sail them to Hong-Kong. Find out about Blood Alley / IMDB / YouTube

As World War II begins, German freighter Captain Karl Ehrlich tries to get his ship back to Germany through a gauntlet of Allied warships. Look into The Sea Chase / IMDB / YouTube

After Jane Hoyt's journalist husband disappears, she arrives in Hong Kong determined to find him but instead meets shady shipping magnate Hank Lee. Learn about Soldier of Fortune / IMDB / YouTube

A special agent from Chicago is sent out west to bring in the notorious Reno brothers. Check out Rage at Dawn / IMDB / YouTube

In 1877 Wyoming, during the peace negotiations between the Cheyenne and the USA, an Indian girl falls in love with a land surveyor, causing the ire of her Cheyenne fiance. Get info on White Feather / IMDB / YouTube

Gerry Barker finds a lost boy whose rich father is extorted into paying a ransom for his return but the boy accidentally dies and Gerry goes to prison. Info on Big House, U.S.A. / IMDB / YouTube

Two scuba divers find a shipwreck which may contain undiscovered treasure. However, their attempt to salvage it is threatened by scavengers. See more about Underwater! / IMDB / YouTube

During the Civil War, the Confederacy pardons five criminals and sends them into Comanche-territory to recover Union-seized Confederate gold and capture a Confederate turncoat. Get info on Five Guns West / IMDB / YouTube

Larry Madden returns to Little River after several years, still vowing to avenge himself against the humiliating whipping he received at the hands of cattle baron Tucker Ordway. Look into Tall Man Riding / IMDB / YouTube

During the fourteenth century when the Hundred Years War between France and England is beginning the English occupation of French Aquitainia, rebel French Knights vow to oust Edward, Prince of Wales, ruler of Aquitaine. Find out about The Warriors / IMDB / YouTube

In a California mining town, a gold miner, a saloon gambler and a cat-house madam strike an odd alliance revolving around a gold mine claim. Details on Tennessee's Partner / IMDB / YouTube

In Mexico, at the dawn of the automobile, modern bandit Santiago burglarizes train freight cars and falls in love with a poor farmer's wife. Info on The Naked Dawn / IMDB / YouTube

Legendary pirate and adventurer Sinbad is in single-minded pursuit of two things: beautiful women and a substance called Greek Fire--an early version of gunpowder. Learn about Son of Sinbad / IMDB / YouTube

Tarzan fights White poachers who trespass on his domain and on lands belonging to the native Sukulu tribe. Read about The Jungle Book / IMDB / YouTube

A suspected cavalry deserter proves to be resourceful in helping the surviving members of a fort flee Indians along a dangerous river. See more about Smoke Signal / IMDB / YouTube

In Arizona, during the 1950s, privileged white girl Amanda Lawrence marries half-Apache mining engineer Jonathan Dartland who dreams of finding gold in an old abandoned Apache mine. Info on Foxfire / IMDB / YouTube