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Action Jackson (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Action Jackson (1988) movie poster

Action Jackson is a 1988 action thriller directed by Craig R. Baxley, starring Sharon Stone, Robert Davi and Craig T. Nelson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $20.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
worldwide gross
$20.3M
Metascore
36
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Action Jackson (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Craig R. Baxley
Genres
Action , Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Action Jackson About?

The premise of Action Jackson without spoilers.

A small-time crook named Vishi’s life takes a chaotic turn when he’s mistaken for Action Jackson, a formidable and mysterious figure. As Vishi navigates this confusing situation, he also finds himself falling for Khushi, a charming and endearing woman. The ensuing mix-up leads to a series of hilarious and action-packed events as Vishi tries to untangle the web of mistaken identity and win Khushi's heart.

Action Jackson Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • frame up
  • businessman
  • mistress
  • union leader
  • assassin
  • crossfire
  • hotel owner
  • nudity
  • murder
  • kiss
  • grenade launcher
  • detroit michigan
+38 more
  • heroin addict
  • tough cop
  • murder of a nude woman
  • skyscraper
  • two word title
  • double entendre
  • somersault
  • electronic music score
  • 1980s
  • investigation
  • scene during opening credits
  • prologue
  • opening action scene
  • neo noir
  • car manufacturer
  • fear
  • crooked businessman
  • suit and tie
  • exploding body
  • exploding car
  • exploding truck
  • paranoia
  • pistol
  • sniper rifle
  • sniper
  • telescopic sight
  • fight
  • courage
  • apartment
  • mixed martial arts
  • restaurant
  • punched in the face
  • punched in the chest
  • kickboxing
  • kicked in the stomach
  • kicked in the face
  • beating
  • bar
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Cast & crew

Action Jackson Cast

Sharon Stone leads the cast, with Robert Davi and Craig T. Nelson. Directed by Craig R. Baxley; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Craig R. Baxley

More films directed by Craig R. Baxley, best-rated first: Stone Cold, Aces ’N’ Eights, Left Behind: World at War and The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer.

Full filmography
Ratings

Action Jackson Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Action Jackson 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Box office

Action Jackson Box Office

Action Jackson grossed $20.3 million worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$20.3M

US & Canada
$20.3M
Videos

Action Jackson Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Trailer
  • Teaser Action Jackson 1988 TV trailer
Cars

Cars in Action Jackson

42 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Impala and the 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.

All 42 cars
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Action Jackson 1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible in Action Jackson 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Important role
  • 1979 Chrysler Newport in Action Jackson 1979 Chrysler Newport Important role
  • 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Stretched Limousine W116 in Action Jackson 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Stretched Limousine W116 Important role
Details

Action Jackson Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Acción Jackson” and “Action Jackson - Ação Total”.

Also known as
  • Acción Jackson
  • Action Jackson - Ação Total
  • Екшън Джексън
  • 强龙恶凤
  • アクション・ジャクソン 大都会最前線
  • Боевик Джексон
  • Jackson, a vadállat
  • אקשן ג'קסון
  • Върховен екшън
  • Szalony Jackson
  • 액션 잭슨
  • 魔鬼暴警
+5 more
  • Akčný Jackson
  • Ryžtingasis Džeksonas
  • Acció Jackson
  • Kızgın
  • Джексон на прізвисько Мотор

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FAQ

Action Jackson FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Action Jackson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Action Jackson?

Action Jackson runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Action Jackson released?

Action Jackson was released on February 12, 1988.

Who directed Action Jackson?

Action Jackson was directed by Craig R. Baxley.

More films by Craig R. Baxley

Who is in the cast of Action Jackson?

Action Jackson stars Sharon Stone, Robert Davi and Craig T. Nelson, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Action Jackson make at the box office?

Action Jackson grossed $20.3 million worldwide.

How is Action Jackson rated?

Action Jackson has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Action Jackson have a post-credit scene?

No. Action Jackson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Action Jackson in?

The original language of Action Jackson is Hindi.

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