Action U.S.A.
Action U.S.A.

Action U.S.A.

1989Movie97 minEnglish

After her boyfriend is murdered by the gangsters whose diamonds he stole, a girl is protected by two FBI agents who plan to keep her from sharing the same fate.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: John Glen (uncredited)Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A driven DEA agent goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous drug cartel operating in Los Angeles. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must use all his skills to survive and bring down the organization. However, the lines between right and wrong begin to blur as he becomes more immersed in the violent world he's investigating.

Critical Reception

Action U.S.A. is a low-budget action film that garnered little critical attention upon its release. It is often remembered for its straightforward, no-frills approach to the action genre and its somewhat predictable plot. While it didn't achieve widespread acclaim, it found a niche audience among fans of 1980s direct-to-video action movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers a standard, albeit uninspired, dose of 1980s action tropes.
  • William Katt attempts to anchor the film with a serviceable performance as the tough agent.
  • The action sequences are functional but lack significant innovation or impact.

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Fun Fact

Despite being credited to John Glen, the film's production was reportedly plagued by issues, and Glen's involvement is often disputed or uncredited in official releases.

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JPV852

JPV852

Outside of some fun pyrotechnics (explosions), this is a pretty bland action movie with no real chemistry between the three main actors. Seems like this was going for a Lethal Weapon vibe (which was released two years prior in 1987), but ne...