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3. John McTiernan. Director. Producer. Writer. Die Hard (1988) John McTiernan was born on 8 January 1951 in Albany, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Die Hard (1988), Rollerball (2002) and Last Action Hero (1993). He has been married to Gail Sistrunk since 2012.
- David Leitch
- The Russo Brothers
- Chad Stahelski
- Christopher Mcquarrie
- Justin Lin
- Gareth Evans
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Michael Bay
- Matthew Vaughn
- Guy Ritchie
David Leitch is one of the biggest rising names in the action genre as he’s partially responsible for the creation of John Wickand has helmed some notable entries in big franchises and original action flicks. Along with directing Fast and Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw and Deadpool 2, Leitch is credited with delivering the incredible Charlize Ther...
Anthony and Joe Russo, aka The Russo Brothers, became synonymous for delivering four fan-favorite MCU films, including Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, but are also becoming pivotal players in the action genre. The Russo Brothers’ MCU films certainly showed their ambition and visionary potential for an amazing action spectacle. They’ve brought t...
Chad Stahelski is the main mind behind the John Wick film franchise, which has not only become one of the biggest action franchises of all time but also brought Keanu Reeves back into the limelight. Through his vision for flowing and mind-blowing combat, Stahelski has confidently helmed three John Wick chapters with another on the way delivering so...
Tom Cruise’s return to being a full-blown action star wouldn’t be possible without Christopher McQuarrie helming most of the modern Mission Impossiblemovies. After Brad Bird directed Ghost Protocol, McQuarrie took over the series and helped craft some of the wildest set pieces of the entire action genre. From fast on-foot chases that show Cruise’s ...
The Fast and Furious franchise has quickly grown to become one of the biggest and most beloved modern action franchises in film, and director Justin Lin is a big part of why. Lin has directed five out of nine films in the franchise helming fan-favorites like Fast Five delivering wildly explosive car chases, and even taking the family to space. It w...
In the international action space, there have been very few directors or film franchises that have garnered such a high reputation like Gareth Evans did for The Raidfilms. With just two Raid films, Evans has already been recognized as a rising force in action with the complex and captivating action sequences he’s helmed. Now, he joins Netflix’s upc...
While the early parts of her directing career contain dramas like The Secret Life of Bees and Love & Basketball, Gina Prince-Bythewoodhas taken an action turn that’s already turning heads. Prince-Bythewood showed some action prowess with her bloody and badass adaptation of The Old Guard for Netflix and looks to deliver one of the biggest films this...
Michael Bay is one of the few longtime directors in the action genre to be still considered a titanic force as he continues to deliver explosion-filled big screen thrill rides. Bay has delivered plenty of notable action flicks throughout the years. Bad Boys, Armageddon, The Rock, all the Transformers movies, and the list goes on and on. Recently, B...
No comic book movie director out there is more known for their flashy and engaging vision for action than Matthew Vaughn. Vaughn's experience in directing movies like X-Men: First Class, Kick-Ass, and the Kingsmanfilms has caught the attention of audiences as many have loved his style of capturing movement, mixing epic action fights with great musi...
Although director Guy Ritchie is mostly known for his ensemble British gangster films, his recent team-ups with Jason Statham and his Sherlock Holmesfilms have made him a more prominent name in action. Films like Wrath of Man and Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre showcase Statham and Ritchie as a winning combination with the tough resolve they show...
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Director | 300 Zachary Edward "Zack" Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter, best known for action and science fiction films. Snyder made his feature film debut with the 2004 remake Dawn of the Dead and has gone on to be known for his comic book movies and ...
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- John Woo – Bullet In The Head (100%) With slow-motion, glorious bloodshed, and delightfully unrealistic gunplay poetically woven into his action sequences, John Woo has helmed some of the genre’s most mind-blowing masterpieces: Hard Boiled, The Killer, A Better Tomorrow – the list goes on.
- George Miller – Mad Max: Fury Road (97%) George Miller created the Happy Feet franchise and helmed Babe: Pig in the City, but he’s an action director through and through.
- Akira Kurosawa – Seven Samurai (100%) Quite possibly the most influential filmmaker who ever lived, Akira Kurosawa directed a ton of movies that are widely considered to be among the greatest ever made: Ran, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Throne of Blood, The Hidden Fortress – he’s a true master of the form.
- Kathryn Bigelow – The Hurt Locker (97%) Kathryn Bigelow has brought all kinds of action to the big screen, from the absurd popcorn thrills of Point Break to the visceral true-to-life tension of Zero Dark Thirty.
Apr 30, 2022 · Die Hard is undoubtedly one of the most popular and impactful action movies of all time and John McTiernan is responsible for its creation. The story line has been replicated many times ...
Oct 11, 2023 · Christopher Nolan. 3. George Miller. 2. Steven Spielberg. 1. Akira Kurosawa. But these films aren’t just shots of mindless action spliced together. Out of the many directors who...
