Action Jackson Movie Review 1988

Power-hungry auto tycoon Nelson tries to frame rebellious black police sergeant Weathers for murder. Being a graduate of Harvard and a tough guy, the cop doesn't go for it. Nelson eats up the screen as the heavy with no redeeming qualities, while Weathers is tongue-in-cheek as the resourceful good guy who keeps running afoul of the law in spite of his best efforts. Lots of action, violence, and a few sexy women help cover the plot's lack of common sense.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Loner Cops, Motor Vehicle Dept.

Screenplay

Robert Reneau

Cast

Carl Weathers, Vanity, Craig T. Nelson, Sharon Stone, Thomas F. Wilson, Mary Ellen Trainor

Cinematography

Matthew F. Leonetti

Director

Craig R. Baxley

Music

Herbie Hancock, Michael Kamen

Producer

Lorimar Film Productions