On this day, February 12, 1988, Action Jackson premiered in theaters, bringing explosive action and over-the-top 80s thrills to the big screen. Starring Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, and Sharon Stone, the film became a cult favorite in the action genre.
Weathers played Jericho "Action" Jackson, a tough Detroit cop with a reputation for taking down criminals in the most extreme ways possible. When a powerful businessman, played by Craig T. Nelson, frames him for murder, Jackson has to clear his name while delivering high-powered action sequences, insane stunts, and classic one-liners.
Though Action Jackson didn’t dominate the box office, it became a fan favorite thanks to Weathers’ charismatic performance, fast-paced action, and its place in the golden era of 80s action films.
Fun fact: The movie was directed by Craig R. Baxley, a former stunt coordinator who worked on TV’s The A-Team, which explains the over-the-top stunts and explosive action sequences.
Trivia question: Before starring in Action Jackson, Carl Weathers played what famous character in the Rocky series?
Weathers played Jericho "Action" Jackson, a tough Detroit cop with a reputation for taking down criminals in the most extreme ways possible. When a powerful businessman, played by Craig T. Nelson, frames him for murder, Jackson has to clear his name while delivering high-powered action sequences, insane stunts, and classic one-liners.
Though Action Jackson didn’t dominate the box office, it became a fan favorite thanks to Weathers’ charismatic performance, fast-paced action, and its place in the golden era of 80s action films.
Fun fact: The movie was directed by Craig R. Baxley, a former stunt coordinator who worked on TV’s The A-Team, which explains the over-the-top stunts and explosive action sequences.
Trivia question: Before starring in Action Jackson, Carl Weathers played what famous character in the Rocky series?
