Greatest 25 Action Movies Editor's Pick Released in 1976

After the murder of his older brother, a New York history student is hounded by shadowy government agents on the trail of a Nazi war criminal who is trying to retrieve smuggled diamonds. Get info on Marathon Man / IMDB / YouTube

A police officer in the future uncovers the deadly secret behind a society that worships youth. Explore Logan's Run / IMDB / YouTube

A highway patrol officer, two criminals, and a station secretary defend a defunct Los Angeles precinct office against a siege by a bloodthirsty street gang. Explore Assault on Precinct 13 / IMDB / YouTube

Inspector Dirty Harry Callahan reluctantly teams up with rookie Inspector Kate Moore to foil a terrorist organization made up of disgruntled Vietnam veterans. Details on The Enforcer / IMDB / YouTube

A German plot to kidnap Prime Minister Winston Churchill unfolds at the height of World War II. Find out about The Eagle Has Landed / IMDB / YouTube

On a long-distance train trip, a man finds romance but also finds himself in danger of being killed, or at least pushed off the train. Learn about Silver Streak / IMDB / YouTube

A dramatization of the battle that was widely heralded as a turning point of the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Find out about Midway / IMDB / YouTube

The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all-child cast. Look into Bugsy Malone / IMDB / YouTube

Upon attempting to divulge a diabolical plot of the futuristic theme park, Futureworld, an ex-employee is dispatched after he tips off the reporter who exposed Westworld. The reporter and his ex-co-reporter investigate the situation. Info on Futureworld / IMDB / YouTube

Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum. Details on Cannonball! / IMDB / YouTube

When a police inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of police misconduct and a possible revenge motive. Check out Man on the Roof / IMDB / YouTube

Agents force a former con man to help them nab a corrupt politician. Look into Gator / IMDB / YouTube

After his students are killed by the One Armed Boxer, a vengeful and blind Kung Fu expert travels to a village where a martial arts contest is being held and vows to behead every one armed man he comes across. More about Master of the Flying Guillotine / IMDB / YouTube

A crazed sniper is set to kill spectators at an L.A. Coliseum football championship game and the police race against time to eliminate him. Read about Two-Minute Warning / IMDB / YouTube

The leader of an inner-city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood. Explore Switchblade Sisters / IMDB / YouTube

True story of a daring Israeli commando assault on the Entebbe Airport in Uganda to free hostages of a terrorist hijacking. Check out Raid on Entebbe / IMDB / YouTube

A nuclear powered bus driving cross-country, from New York City to Colorado, is destined for disaster due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Find out about The Big Bus / IMDB / YouTube

During World War I, a British aristocrat, an American entrepreneur, and the latter's attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battlecruiser, which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. Learn about Shout at the Devil / IMDB / YouTube

In World War I, the high casualty rate amongst the rookie pilots of the Royal Flying Corps puts an enormous strain on the survivors. See more about Aces High / IMDB / YouTube

In the vast deserts of the Middle East, lascivious harem keeper Ilsa joins the sex-trafficking ring of a maniacal sheikh who imports helpless female slaves for his perverse amusement. Check out Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks / IMDB / YouTube

After witnessing the murder of his father, Little Mute trains in Shaolin Temple for revenge and is taught by various teachers, one of which is clandestine. Learn about Shaolin Wooden Men / IMDB / YouTube

A crime novelist is hired by a shady character to negotiate the return of stolen confidential documents. Learn about St. Ives / IMDB / YouTube

L'Alpagueur is a free-lance spy from the French secret agency. He's put on the investigation about L'epervier, a serial-killer who employs young boys to help him robbing banks before killing them. Info on The Hunter Will Get You / IMDB / YouTube

In 1942, Britain sends a group of British-trained Czech commandos to Prague to assassinate SS-General Reinhard Heydrich, head of the Nazi security services. Explore Operation Daybreak / IMDB / YouTube

A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul. See more about Ape / IMDB / YouTube