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Jericho "Action" Jackson is a Detroit police sergeant who was demoted from lieutenant for almost tearing the arm off of sexually violent sociopath Sean Dellaplane, whose father is Peter Dellaplane, a major car manufacturer. But Dellaplane himself is violent as well. Dellaplane kills his wife Patrice by shooting her. And then he plants her body in Jackson's apartment, framing Jackson. Dellaplane won't miss Patrice very much, because he has a drug-addicted mistress named Sydney Ash. He keeps Sydney hooked with a free supply of heroin. Jackson suspects Dellaplane of masterminding a murder spree against local officials from the auto workers' union. Dellaplane's mission is to gain a political power base and choose the next president of the United States. Because of what happened to Dellaplane's son Sean, Dellaplane has taken a particular dislike to Jackson. Jackson gets Sydney's help in going after Dellaplane. Written by Todd Baldridge
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NAME: Jericho Jackson NICKNAME: "Action" HOME: Detroit PROFESSION: Cop EDUCATION: Harvard Law HOBBY: Fighting Crime WEAPON: You're looking at 'em See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
12 February 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Acción Jackson See more »Box Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
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Performed by Vanity and Dave Koz (as David Koz) and featuring vocalist Kareem
Written by Junior Walker (as Autry DeWalt)
Produced by Jeff Lorber - Associate Producer Dave Koz (as David Koz)
(C) 1965 Stone Agate Music
A division of Jobete Music Co., Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Carl Weathers came up with the idea for the film on the set of _Predator (1987) _, during conversations with producer 'Joel Silver' about their shared love of 1970s blaxploitation films. The title was born after Weathers spoke to an Australian crew member about the project. To indicate his interest in working on the film, the crew member said, "I'm in like Action Jackson." See more »Goofs
When Jackson is on the roof of the taxi, the driver fires his gun through the roof, making several holes. When the taxi crashes a few seconds later, there are no holes. See more »Soundtracks
SHOTGUNPerformed by Vanity and Dave Koz (as David Koz) and featuring vocalist Kareem
Written by Junior Walker (as Autry DeWalt)
Produced by Jeff Lorber - Associate Producer Dave Koz (as David Koz)
(C) 1965 Stone Agate Music
A division of Jobete Music Co., Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Okay, now what isn't there to like about a movie that stars Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, a young Sharon Stone (scrumptious), Bill Duke, Vanity (good googly moogly) and tons of other recognizable 80s actors? Nothing! This movie rules. In the words of my roommate, "you come for Carl Weathers and you stay for Craig T Nelson." Carl Weathers is great as straight ahead copper Action Jackson, but Craig T Nelson steals the show here as the evil Mr. Delaplane. He is such a twisted jerk that being the richest man in Detroit and having a young Sharon Stone as his wife isn't enough, he needs to shoot Vanity full of heroin, too. (Side note: Vanity was extremely strung out on crack cocaine at this time, read Motley Crue's book: "The Dirt" for more info.) The action and laughs are nonstop. If you love dumb 80s big budget action, this is a must see. 8/10.