Action Jackson
“It's time for "Action".”
Synopsis
Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-31
Top Cast
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Carl Weathers
Sgt. Jericho 'Action' Jackson
Craig T. Nelson
Peter Dellaplane
Vanity
Sydney Ash
Sharon Stone
Patrice Dellaplane
Thomas F. Wilson
Officer Kornblau
Robert Davi
Tony Moretti
Bill Duke
Capt. Earl Armbruster
Jack Thibeau
Detective Kotterwell
Roger Aaron Brown
Officer Lack
Stan Foster
Albert Smith
Mary Ellen Trainor
Secretary
Ed O'Ross
Frank Stringer
Francis X. McCarthy
Oliver O'Rooney
De'voreaux White
Clovis
Bob Minor
Gamble
David Glen Eisley
Thaw
Dennis Hayden
Shaker
Brian Libby
Marlin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.89x
+$13.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig R. Baxley
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Reneau
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen, Herbie Hancock
- Original Title
- Action Jackson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.3M
- Production Studios
- Silver Pictures, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig R. Baxley
Robert Reneau
Michael Kamen, Herbie Hancock
Matthew F. Leonetti
Mark Helfrich
Joel Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Craig R. Baxley
Director
Mark Helfrich
Editor
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Herbie Hancock
Original Music Composer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Joel Silver
Producer
Robert Reneau
Screenplay
Jophery C. Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action Jackson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Action Jackson about?
Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
Who directed Action Jackson?
Action Jackson was directed by Craig R. Baxley.
Who stars in Action Jackson?
The principal cast of Action Jackson includes Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone, Thomas F. Wilson.
When was Action Jackson released and how long is it?
Action Jackson was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Action Jackson?
Action Jackson had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $20.3M at the worldwide box office (2.89 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Action Jackson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Action Jackson was composed by Michael Kamen, Herbie Hancock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Action Jackson?
Action Jackson holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).