Best Martial Arts movies from the 1980s [Discovery Queue]
Discovery Queue

Movies like Police Story, The Karate Kid, and Big Trouble in Little China, ranked by the ReelsGraph community.
Last updated: November 15, 2026

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    1
    Police Story Cantonese
    1985December 1985 by Jackie Chan
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    4.15 Good++ 1,131 ratings
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    2
    The Karate Kid
    1984June 1984 by John G. Avildsen
    Action, Drama, Family
    Action, Drama, Family
    4.06 Good+ 4,961 ratings
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    3
    Big Trouble in Little China
    1986May 1986 by John Carpenter
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    4.05 Good 3,559 ratings
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    4
    Project A Cantonese
    1983December 1983 by Jackie Chan
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    3.99 Good 611 ratings
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    5
    Bloodsport
    1988February 1988 by Newt Arnold
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.97 Good 2,332 ratings
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    6
    Escape from New York
    1981May 1981 by John Carpenter
    Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
    Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
    3.97 Good 3,719 ratings
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    Police Story 2 Cantonese
    1988August 1988 by Jackie Chan
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    3.93 Good- 677 ratings
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    8
    Dragons Forever Cantonese
    1988February 1988 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Romance
    Action, Comedy, Romance
    3.92 Good- 330 ratings
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    9
    Highlander
    1986March 1986 by Russell Mulcahy
    Adventure, Action, Fantasy
    Adventure, Action, Fantasy
    3.88 Good- 3,095 ratings
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    10
    God of Gamblers Cantonese
    1989December 1989 by Wong Jing
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    3.88 Good- 202 ratings
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    11
    Righting Wrongs Cantonese
    1986November 1986 by Corey Yuen
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    3.87 Good- <100 ratings
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    12
    Kickboxer
    1989April 1989 by David Worth
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    3.87 Good- 1,659 ratings
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    13
    Eastern Condors Cantonese
    1987July 1987 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Adventure, War
    Action, Adventure, War
    3.86 Good- 122 ratings
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    14
    Miracles: The Canton Godfather Cantonese
    1989June 1989 by Jackie Chan
    Crime, Action, Comedy
    Crime, Action, Comedy
    3.85 Good- 188 ratings
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    Wheels on Meals Cantonese
    1984August 1984 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Romance, Action, Comedy
    Romance, Action, Comedy
    3.85 Good- 472 ratings
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    16
    The Young Master Cantonese
    1980February 1980 by Jackie Chan
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.85 Good-- 261 ratings
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    17
    Yes, Madam! Cantonese
    1985November 1985 by Corey Yuen
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    3.85 Good-- 126 ratings
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    18
    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone Japanese
    1989July 1989 by Daisuke Nishio
    Animation, Action, Fantasy
    Animation, Action, Fantasy
    3.85 Good-- 643 ratings
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    19
    Winners & Sinners Cantonese
    1983July 1983 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    3.84 Good-- 237 ratings
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    20
    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Japanese
    1986December 1986 by Daisuke Nishio
    Action, Animation, Adventure
    Action, Animation, Adventure
    3.84 Good-- 392 ratings
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    21
    Heart of Dragon Cantonese
    1985September 1985 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    3.84 Good-- 213 ratings
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    22
    Legacy of Rage Cantonese
    1986December 1986 by Ronny Yu
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    3.83 Good-- 113 ratings
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    23
    Shaolin Temple Chinese
    1982January 1982 by Cheung Sing-Yim
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.82 Good-- 150 ratings
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    24
    Return to the 36th Chamber Chinese
    1980August 1980 by Lau Kar-leung
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.80 Good-- 252 ratings
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    25
    Mr. Vampire Cantonese
    1985November 1985 by Ricky Lau
    Action, Comedy, Horror
    Action, Comedy, Horror
    3.80 Good-- 141 ratings
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    26
    The Prodigal Son Cantonese
    1981November 1981 by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.79 Good-- <100 ratings
  • 27
    27
    Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Japanese
    1987July 1987 by Daisuke Nishio
    Action, Animation, Fantasy
    Action, Animation, Fantasy
    3.78 Good-- 341 ratings
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    28
    Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Japanese
    1988July 1988 by Kazuhisa Takenouchi
    Action, Animation, Martial Arts
    Action, Animation, Martial Arts
    3.78 Good-- 319 ratings
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    29
    In the Line of Duty 4 Cantonese
    1989July 1989 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    3.78 Good-- <100 ratings
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    30
    The Miracle Fighters Cantonese
    1982July 1982 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, Comedy, Fantasy
    Action, Comedy, Fantasy
    3.78 Good-- <100 ratings
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    31
    The Iceman Cometh Cantonese
    1989August 1989 by Clarence Ford
    Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
    Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
    3.77 Good-- <100 ratings
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    32
    Encounters of the Spooky Kind Cantonese
    1980December 1980 by Sammo Hung
    Action, Comedy, Fantasy
    Action, Comedy, Fantasy
    3.77 Good-- 105 ratings
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    Fist of the North Star Japanese
    1986March 1986 by Toyoo Ashida
    Animation, Action, Science Fiction
    Animation, Action, Science Fiction
    3.77 Good-- 198 ratings
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    Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain Cantonese
    1983February 1983 by Tsui Hark
    Fantasy, Action, Adventure
    Fantasy, Action, Adventure
    3.77 Good-- <100 ratings
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    35
    Dreadnaught Cantonese
    1981March 1981 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.76 Good-- <100 ratings
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    36
    The Sword Cantonese
    1980August 1980 by Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.76 Good-- <100 ratings
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    37
    Pedicab Driver Cantonese
    1989February 1989 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    3.76 Good-- <100 ratings
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    38
    Painted Faces Cantonese
    1988November 1988 by Alex Law Kai-Yui
    Drama, Martial Arts
    Drama, Martial Arts
    3.76 Good-- <100 ratings
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    39
    Return of the Sentimental Swordsman Chinese
    1981January 1981 by Chor Yuen
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.75 Good-- <100 ratings
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    40
    Masked Avengers Chinese
    1981May 1981 by Chang Cheh
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.75 Good-- <100 ratings
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    41
    Black Rain
    1989September 1989 by Ridley Scott
    Drama, Action, Thriller
    Drama, Action, Thriller
    3.75 Good-- 1,336 ratings
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    42
    The Last Dragon
    1985March 1985 by Michael Schultz
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    3.75 Good-- 308 ratings
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    43
    Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell Japanese
    1989June 1989 by Satoshi Dezaki
    Action, Animation, Drama
    Action, Animation, Drama
    3.75 Good-- <100 ratings
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    44
    The Victim Cantonese
    1980February 1980 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    3.75 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    45
    Yellow River Fighter Cantonese
    1988June 1988 by Cheung Sing-Yim
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    3.75 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 46
    46
    My Lucky Stars Cantonese
    1985February 1985 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.75 Okay++ 268 ratings
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    47
    Shaolin vs. Lama Chinese
    1983January 1983 by Lee Tso-Nam
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.75 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    48
    Opium and the Kung Fu Master Cantonese
    1984July 1984 by Tang Chia
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    Action, Comedy, Drama
    3.75 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    49
    Demon of the Lute Cantonese
    1983August 1983 by Tang Tak-Cheung
    Action, Fantasy, Adventure
    Action, Fantasy, Adventure
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    50
    Mirage Cantonese
    1987January 1987 by Tsui Siu-Ming
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    51
    Shaolin and Wu Tang Chinese
    1983July 1983 by Gordon Liu Chia-hui
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    52
    The Lady Assassin Cantonese
    1983January 1983 by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    53
    Holy Flame of the Martial World Cantonese
    1983June 1983 by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
    Fantasy, Action, Adventure
    Fantasy, Action, Adventure
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    54
    Return of the Lucky Stars Cantonese
    1989April 1989 by Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
    Comedy, Action, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Action, Martial Arts
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    55
    Clan of the White Lotus Cantonese
    1980January 1980 by Lo Lieh
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 56
    56
    Mismatched Couples Cantonese
    1985April 1985 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Comedy, Action, Romance
    Comedy, Action, Romance
    3.74 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 57
    57
    Magnificent Warriors Cantonese
    1987April 1987 by David Chung
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 58
    58
    Magic Crystal Cantonese
    1986September 1986 by Wong Jing
    Comedy, Fantasy, Action
    Comedy, Fantasy, Action
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    59
    Martial Club Cantonese
    1981August 1981 by Lau Kar-leung
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    60
    Bloody Parrot Chinese
    1981October 1981 by Hua Shan
    Horror, Action, Fantasy
    Horror, Action, Fantasy
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    61
    Sukeban Deka: The Movie Japanese
    1987February 1987 by Hideo Tanaka
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    62
    Drunken Tai Chi Cantonese
    1984May 1984 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    63
    My Young Auntie Cantonese
    1981January 1981 by Lau Kar-leung
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    64
    The Master Cantonese
    1980May 1980 by Tony Lou Chun-Ku
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    65
    An Old Kung Fu Master Chinese
    1981May 1981 by Gwan Jing-Leung
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    66
    Legend of a Fighter
    1982February 1982 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, History, Martial Arts
    Action, History, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    67
    Dragon Lord Cantonese
    1982January 1982 by Jackie Chan
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.73 Okay++ 165 ratings
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    68
    Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars Cantonese
    1985August 1985 by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.72 Okay++ 174 ratings
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    69
    The Legend of Wisely Cantonese
    1987January 1987 by Teddy Robin
    Adventure, Action, Fantasy
    Adventure, Action, Fantasy
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    70
    Lone Wolf McQuade
    1983April 1983 by Steve Carver
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    3.72 Okay++ 448 ratings
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    71
    Blind Fury
    1989August 1989 by Phillip Noyce
    Action, Thriller, Drama
    Action, Thriller, Drama
    3.72 Okay++ 534 ratings
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    72
    Iron Angels 2 Cantonese
    1988September 1988 by Teresa Woo San
    Action, Thriller, Crime
    Action, Thriller, Crime
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    73
    Seven Black Heroines Chinese
    1983May 1983 by Kevin Chu
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    74
    The Challenge of the Lady Ninja Chinese
    1983February 1983 by Lee Tso-Nam
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    75
    The Sword Stained with Royal Blood Cantonese
    1981March 1981 by Chang Cheh
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    76
    The Super Ninja Chinese
    1984June 1984 by San Bao
    Action, Adventure, Crime
    Action, Adventure, Crime
    3.72 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    77
    Two Champions of Shaolin Chinese
    1980April 1980 by Chang Cheh
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    78
    Heroes Shed No Tears Chinese
    1980July 1980 by Chor Yuen
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    79
    Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger Korean
    1982August 1982 by Kim Shi-hyeon
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    80
    Hitman in the Hand of Buddha Korean
    1981April 1981 by Park Yun-kyo
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    81
    Ninja Hunter Chinese
    1987January 1987 by James Wu Kuo-Ren
    Action, Fantasy, Martial Arts
    Action, Fantasy, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 82
    82
    Ninja the Final Duel Chinese
    1986January 1986 by Robert Tai
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 83
    83
    Ninja Kids Chinese
    1984July 1984 by Ko Pao
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 84
    84
    The Emperor and His Brother Chinese
    1981July 1981 by Chor Yuen
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 85
    85
    Dragon Fight Cantonese
    1989September 1989 by Billy Tang
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 86
    86
    Little Dragon Maiden Cantonese
    1983December 1983 by Hua Shan
    Action, Romance, Martial Arts
    Action, Romance, Martial Arts
    3.71 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    87
    The Inspector Wears Skirts Cantonese
    1988June 1988 by Wellson Chin Sing-Wai
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    88
    Mafia vs. Ninja Chinese
    1985October 1985 by Robert Tai
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 89
    89
    The Buddhist Fist Cantonese
    1980May 1980 by Yuen Woo-ping
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 90
    90
    Martial Arts of Shaolin Chinese
    1986February 1986 by Lau Kar-leung
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 91
    91
    Disciples of the 36th Chamber Chinese
    1985May 1985 by Lau Kar-leung
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 92
    92
    Final Score Indonesian
    1986June 1986 by Arizal
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 93
    93
    The Young Vagabond Chinese
    1985January 1985 by Lau Sze-Yu
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    94
    Ninja the Protector
    1986January 1986 by Godfrey Ho
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 95
    95
    Penitentiary III
    1987September 1987 by Jamaa Fanaka
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Action, Crime, Drama
    3.70 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 96
    96
    Human Lanterns Chinese
    1982July 1982 by Sun Chung
    Horror, Action, Martial Arts
    Horror, Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 97
    97
    City Cops Cantonese
    1989November 1989 by Lau Kar-Wing
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    Action, Crime, Comedy
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 98
    98
    Rage of Honor
    1987February 1987 by Gordon Hessler
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 99
    99
    Revenge of the Ninja
    1983September 1983 by Sam Firstenberg
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Action, Crime, Drama
    3.69 Okay++ 188 ratings
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    100
    The Weapons of Death
    1981July 1981 by Paul Kyriazi
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 101
    101
    The Clones of Bruce Lee Chinese
    1980August 1980 by Joseph Kong Hung
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 102
    102
    Pray for Death
    1985January 1985 by Gordon Hessler
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 103
    103
    Sakura Killers
    1987November 1987 by Yu Wang
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 104
    104
    Kung Fu Zombie Cantonese
    1981October 1981 by Hua Shan
    Action, Horror, Comedy
    Action, Horror, Comedy
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 105
    105
    Eye of the Tiger
    1986July 1986 by Richard C. Sarafian
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 106
    106
    Catch the Heat
    1987October 1987 by Joel Silberg
    Drama, Action, Thriller
    Drama, Action, Thriller
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 107
    107
    Ninja Death 1 Chinese
    1987January 1987 by Joseph Kuo
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.69 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    108
    One Down, Two to Go
    1982November 1982 by Fred Williamson
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Action, Crime, Drama
    3.68 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    109
    Sharky's Machine
    1981December 1981 by Burt Reynolds
    Crime, Drama, Action
    Crime, Drama, Action
    3.68 Okay++ 121 ratings
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    110
    Zombie vs. Ninja
    1988January 1988 by Lee Chiu
    Horror, Action, Comedy
    Horror, Action, Comedy
    3.67 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 111
    111
    The Devil's Sword Indonesian
    1984January 1984 by Ratno Timoer
    Fantasy, Action, Horror
    Fantasy, Action, Horror
    3.67 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 112
    112
    Kill Squad
    1982June 1982 by Patrick G. Donahue
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.67 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 113
    113
    Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
    1985October 1985 by Guy Hamilton
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    3.67 Okay++ 308 ratings
  • 114
    114
    Firecracker
    1981May 1981 by Cirio H. Santiago
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    3.66 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 115
    115
    Force: Five
    1981July 1981 by Robert Clouse
    Action, Adventure, Drama
    Action, Adventure, Drama
    3.66 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 116
    116
    Kill and Kill Again
    1981May 1981 by Ivan Hall
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.66 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 117
    117
    Future Hunters
    1988September 1988 by Cirio H. Santiago
    Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
    Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
    3.65 Okay++ <100 ratings
  • 118
    118
    No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
    1987November 1987 by Corey Yuen
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    3.64 Okay+ 126 ratings
  • 119
    119
    Silent Rage
    1982April 1982 by Michael Miller
    Action, Horror, Science Fiction
    Action, Horror, Science Fiction
    3.64 Okay+ 193 ratings
  • 120
    120
    The Karate Kid Part II
    1986June 1986 by John G. Avildsen
    Adventure, Drama, Action
    Adventure, Drama, Action
    3.63 Okay+ 2,613 ratings
  • 121
    121
    Day of the Panther
    1988June 1988 by Brian Trenchard-Smith
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.63 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 122
    122
    Raw Force
    1982July 1982 by Edward D. Murphy
    Action, Adventure, Horror
    Action, Adventure, Horror
    3.63 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 123
    123
    They Call Me Bruce?
    1982November 1982 by Elliott Hong
    Action, Comedy, Thriller
    Action, Comedy, Thriller
    3.62 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 124
    124
    The Evil That Men Do
    1984March 1984 by J. Lee Thompson
    Action, Adventure, Crime
    Action, Adventure, Crime
    3.61 Okay+ 124 ratings
  • 125
    125
    Forced Vengeance
    1982July 1982 by James Fargo
    Action, Adventure, Thriller
    Action, Adventure, Thriller
    3.61 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 126
    126
    Mad Foxes German
    1981January 1981 by Paul Grau
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    3.59 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 127
    127
    Red Heat
    1988June 1988 by Walter Hill
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    3.59 Okay+ 1,702 ratings
  • 128
    128
    The Big Brawl
    1980August 1980 by Robert Clouse
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    3.59 Okay+ 206 ratings
  • 129
    129
    The Blood of Heroes
    1989October 1989 by David Webb Peoples
    Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
    Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
    3.59 Okay+ 170 ratings
  • 130
    130
    Game of Death II Cantonese
    1981March 1981 by Ng See-Yuen
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    3.57 Okay+ 195 ratings
  • 131
    131
    Above the Law
    1988April 1988 by Andrew Davis
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    Action, Crime, Martial Arts
    3.57 Okay+ 840 ratings
  • 132
    132
    Code of Silence
    1985May 1985 by Andrew Davis
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    Action, Crime, Thriller
    3.57 Okay+ 277 ratings
  • 133
    133
    2019: After the Fall of New York Italian
    1983July 1983 by Sergio Martino
    Action, Science Fiction, Martial Arts
    Action, Science Fiction, Martial Arts
    3.57 Okay+ 107 ratings
  • 134
    134
    Hands of Steel Italian
    1986March 1986 by Sergio Martino
    Action, Science Fiction, Martial Arts
    Action, Science Fiction, Martial Arts
    3.56 Okay+ <100 ratings
  • 135
    135
    The Delta Force
    1986February 1986 by Menahem Golan
    Action, Thriller, War
    Action, Thriller, War
    3.55 Okay+ 549 ratings
  • 136
    136
    Enter the Ninja
    1981July 1981 by Menahem Golan
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Action, Crime, Drama
    3.55 Okay 144 ratings
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    137
    An Eye for an Eye
    1981August 1981 by Steve Carver
    Adventure, Action, Crime
    Adventure, Action, Crime
    3.53 Okay 128 ratings
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    138
    Missing in Action 2: The Beginning
    1985March 1985 by Lance Hool
    Action, War, Drama
    Action, War, Drama
    3.52 Okay 356 ratings
  • 139
    139
    Missing in Action
    1984November 1984 by Joseph Zito
    Action, Adventure, Thriller
    Action, Adventure, Thriller
    3.52 Okay 608 ratings
  • 140
    140
    Any Which Way You Can
    1980December 1980 by Buddy Van Horn
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    3.51 Okay 396 ratings
  • 141
    141
    Braddock: Missing in Action III
    1988January 1988 by Aaron Norris
    Action, War, Adventure
    Action, War, Adventure
    3.51 Okay 316 ratings
  • 142
    142
    Invasion U.S.A.
    1985September 1985 by Joseph Zito
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    Action, Thriller, Martial Arts
    3.49 Okay 369 ratings
  • 143
    143
    Miami Connection
    1987August 1987 by Y.K. Kim
    Action, Crime, Music
    Action, Crime, Music
    3.48 Okay 156 ratings
  • 144
    144
    Deadly Prey
    1987November 1987 by David A. Prior
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    3.47 Okay 122 ratings
  • 145
    145
    The Karate Kid Part III
    1989June 1989 by John G. Avildsen
    Action, Family, Drama
    Action, Family, Drama
    3.47 Okay 1,939 ratings
  • 146
    146
    Firewalker
    1986November 1986 by J. Lee Thompson
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    3.45 Okay- 229 ratings
  • 147
    147
    The Octagon
    1980August 1980 by Eric Karson
    Adventure, Action, Thriller
    Adventure, Action, Thriller
    3.44 Okay- 161 ratings
  • 148
    148
    Laser Mission
    1989November 1989 by BJ Davis
    Thriller, Action, Adventure
    Thriller, Action, Adventure
    3.42 Okay- <100 ratings
  • 149
    149
    Cyborg
    1989April 1989 by Albert Pyun
    Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
    Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
    3.40 Okay- 875 ratings
  • 150
    150
    Black Eagle
    1988May 1988 by Eric Karson
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    3.34 Okay-- 284 ratings
  • 151
    151
    Magic of Spell Chinese
    1988July 1988 by Chiu Chung-Hing
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Needs more reviews
  • 152
    152
    Three Stooges Go Undercover Cantonese
    1984November 1984 by Lam Ngai-chai
    Comedy, Crime, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Crime, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 153
    153
    The Young Taoism Fighter Chinese
    1986March 1986 by Chen Chi-Hwa
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 154
    154
    Ninja: The Final Duel II Chinese
    1986March 1986 by Robert Tai
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 155
    155
    Death Cage Cantonese
    1988July 1988 by Robert Tai
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Action, Martial Arts, 18+
    Needs more reviews
  • 156
    156
    Mistaken Identity Cantonese
    1988October 1988 by Tsui Siu-Ming
    Comedy, Crime, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Crime, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 157
    157
    Shaolin Temple Against Lama Chinese
    1980September 1980 by Cheung Gin-Gat
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 158
    158
    The Leg Fighters Cantonese
    1980June 1980 by Lee Tso-Nam
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 159
    159
    A Brotherhood of Heroes Chinese
    1980July 1980 by Tsai Yang-Ming
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 160
    160
    Exciting Dragon Chinese
    1985February 1985 by Chiu Chung-Hing
    Action, Fantasy, Comedy
    Action, Fantasy, Comedy
    Needs more reviews
  • 161
    161
    The Dragon's Snake Fist Korean
    1982January 1982 by Godfrey Ho
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 162
    162
    I Will Finally Knock You Down, Dad! Cantonese
    1984November 1984 by Hsu Hsia
    Comedy, Action, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 163
    163
    Lucky Diamond Cantonese
    1985June 1985 by Yuen Cheung-yan
    Comedy, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 164
    164
    The Kung Fu Kids IV Chinese
    1987August 1987 by Chang Mei-chun
    Comedy, Martial Arts
    Comedy, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 165
    165
    The Ring of Death Cantonese
    1980January 1980 by Ng See-yuen
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 166
    166
    The One-Armed Executioner
    1983April 1983 by Bobby A. Suarez
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Action, Crime, Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 167
    167
    Long Road to Gallantry Chinese
    1984November 1984 by Tang Tak-Cheung
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 168
    168
    Fury in Shaolin Temple Cantonese
    1982April 1982 by Godfrey Ho
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 169
    169
    Ninja Assassins
    1985January 1985 by Timothy Ashby
    Crime, Action, Martial Arts
    Crime, Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 170
    170
    The Young Hero of Shaolin Chinese
    1984March 1984 by Ngai Hoi-Fung
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 171
    171
    Ninja Thunderbolt
    1984January 1984 by Godfrey Ho
    Crime, Action, Martial Arts
    Crime, Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 172
    172
    Danger Has Two Faces Cantonese
    1985May 1985 by Alex Cheung Kwok-ming
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 173
    173
    Raging Master's Tiger Crane Korean
    1982August 1982 by Choi Wu-hyeong
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 174
    174
    The Dark Lady of Kung Fu Chinese
    1981January 1981 by Pearl Chang Ling
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 175
    175
    The Desperate Prodigal Chinese
    1981October 1981 by Tien Peng
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 176
    176
    Twins of Kung Fu Cantonese
    1981March 1981 by Leung Pasan
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Action, Adventure, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 177
    177
    Bruce's Fists Of Vengeance
    1980August 1980 by Bill James
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 178
    178
    Dragon, the Young Master Chinese
    1981April 1981 by Godfrey Ho
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 179
    179
    Revenge of the Corpse Chinese
    1981April 1981 by Sun Chung
    Fantasy, Action, Horror
    Fantasy, Action, Horror
    Needs more reviews
  • 180
    180
    Shaolin Teenage Heroines Korean
    1982January 1982 by Kim Jeong-Yong
    Martial Arts
    Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 181
    181
    The Duel of the Century Chinese
    1981October 1981 by Chor Yuen
    Action, Mystery, Martial Arts
    Action, Mystery, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 182
    182
    Commando Hindi
    1988December 1988 by Babbar Subhash
    Drama, Action, Romance
    Drama, Action, Romance
    Needs more reviews
  • 183
    183
    Martial Monks of Shaolin Temple Korean
    1983May 1983 by Kim Shi-hyeon
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 184
    184
    Three Warriors
    1988July 1988 by Lau Shing-Hon
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 185
    185
    Return of the Kickfighter
    1987January 1987 by Anthony Maharaj
    Action, War, Martial Arts
    Action, War, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 186
    186
    Game of Killers Chinese
    1982March 1982 by Hui Sing-Yue
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Action, Comedy, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 187
    187
    Mantis vs Falcon's Claws Chinese
    1982September 1982 by Jo Myeong-hwa
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 188
    188
    Rebellious Reign Chinese
    1980September 1980 by Fang Hsiang
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 189
    189
    Deadly Life of a Ninja Chinese
    1983January 1983 by Lee Tso-Nam
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 190
    190
    A Deadly Secret Chinese
    1980September 1980 by Mou Tun-Fei
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 191
    191
    Death Code: Ninja
    1987January 1987 by Cheng Kei-Ying
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 192
    192
    A Punch to Revenge Cantonese
    1989September 1989 by Lee Chiu
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 193
    193
    The South Shaolin Master Chinese
    1984April 1984 by Hsiao Lung
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 194
    194
    Tales of a Eunuch Cantonese
    1983March 1983 by Hua Shan
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 195
    195
    The Brave Archer 3 Chinese
    1981November 1981 by Chang Cheh
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Action, Drama, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 196
    196
    Sandong Female Water Seller Korean
    1983February 1983 by Kim Seon-gyung
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
    Needs more reviews
  • 197
    197
    Manager Of The Shaolin Hall Korean
    1982December 1982 by Richard Park Wu-sang
    Comedy, Drama, Action
    Comedy, Drama, Action
    Needs more reviews
  • 198
    198
    Revengence Superlady Chinese
    1986October 1986 by Tōru Murakawa
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    Drama, Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 199
    199
    The Chinese Stuntman Cantonese
    1982July 1982 by Ho Tsung-Tao
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
  • 200
    200
    A Sword Named Revenge Chinese
    1981September 1981 by Li Chia
    Action, Martial Arts
    Action, Martial Arts
    Needs more reviews
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