Sgt. Jericho "Action" Jackson
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Action Jackson is a 1988 American action film directed by Craig R. Baxley, starring Carl Weathers, Vanity, Sharon Stone and Craig T. Nelson. [1] Weathers stars as Jericho "Action" Jackson, a Detroit Police detective investigating a corrupt auto magnate (Nelson).
Feb 12, 1988 · Action Jackson: Directed by Craig R. Baxley. With Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone. Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power-hungry auto magnate who is systematically eliminating his competition.
The movie stars Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, as Jericho “Action” Jackson, a Detroit police sergeant who was busted from lieutenant for reasons much mentioned but never explained.
Jackson is now trying to solve the murders of a bunch of trade-union members. (maybe local seedy business man and Jackson's royal pain in the ass Peter Dellaplane knows more than he's letting on?)
Overview. Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition. Craig R. Baxley. Director. Robert Reneau. Screenplay. Reviews 1. Discussions 2. A review by JPV852. Written by JPV852 on July 9, 2020.
A tough-as-nails Detroit cop keeps after a murderous auto executive in the bullet-filled thriller "Action Jackson" (1988). When a vicious auto magnate decides the best way to eliminate the competition is to actually eliminate the competition, off-the-rails lawman Jericho 'Action' Jackson is...
Action Jackson (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
Action Jackson is a 1988 American action film directed by Craig R. Baxley in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Carl Weathers, Vanity, Craig T. Nelson and Sharon Stone. The film was released in the United States on February 12, 1988. Paula Abdul was the film choreographer.
Action Jackson, released in 1988, is an action-packed, over-the-top film that encapsulates the spirit of 80s action cinema. Directed by Craig R. Baxley and starring Carl Weathers in the lead role, the movie delivers a healthy dose of high-octane thrills, explosive action sequences, and larger-than-life characters.
