List of action films of the 1960s

This is chronological list of action films released before the 1970s. Often there may be considerable overlap particularly between action and other genres (including horror, comedy, and science fiction films); the list should attempt to document films which are more closely related to action, even if they bend genres.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Action films
By decade

Action films are generally considered a post-Classical Hollywood film genre.[1][2] Additions to this category before the 1970s should be used sparingly, and films before the 1960s are not to be included.

TitleDirectorCastCountrySubgenre/notes
1962
Dr. NoTerence YoungSean ConneryUnited Kingdom[3]
1963
From Russia with LoveTerence YoungSean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Pedro ArmendárizUnited Kingdom[4]
1964
GoldfingerGuy HamiltonSean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Harold SakataUnited Kingdom[5]
Greed in the SunHenri VerneuilJean-Paul Belmondo, Lino Ventura, Reginald KernanFrance
Italy		Action comedy[6]
1965
Agent 3S3: Passport to HellSergio SollimaGeorge Ardisson, Georges Rivière, Seyna SeynFrance
Italy		[7]
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!Russ MeyerTura Satana, Haji, Lori WilliamsUnited StatesAction comedy[8]
MasqueradeBasil DeardenCliff Robertson, Jack Hawkins, Marisa MellUnited KingdomAction comedy[9]
Red Line 7000Howard HawksJames Caan, Laura Devon, Gail HireUnited States[10]
The 10th VictimElio PetriMarcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa MartinelliItaly
France		Science fiction action[11]
ThunderballTerence YoungSean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo CeliUnited KingdomAction thriller[12]
1966
Come Drink with MeKing HuChen Hung-Lieh, Cheng Pei-pei, Chung Shen LaoHong KongMartial arts film[13]
Lightning BoltAntonio MargheritiAnthony Eisley, Diana Lorys, Ursula ParkerItaly
Spain		[14]
Murderers' RowHenry LevinDean Martin, Ann-Margret, Karl MaldenUnited States[15]
Our Man FlintDaniel MannJames Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila GolanUnited States[16]
Password: Kill Agent GordonTerence HathawayRoger Browne, Helga Liné, Franco ResselUnited States
Spain
Italy		[17]
SabotageEddie GarciaTony Ferrer, Josephine Manuel, Mary Louise MathesonPhilippines[18]
The SilencersPhil KarlsonDean Martin, Stella Stevens, Daliah LaviUnited States[19]
1967
A Game without RulesJindřich PolákSvatopluk MatyášCzechoslovakia[20]
The Elusive AvengersEdmond KeosayanViktor Kosykh, Mikhail Metyolkin, Vasili VasilyevSoviet Union[21]
Hells Angels on WheelsRichard RushJack Nicholson, Adam Roarke, Sabrina ScharfUnited StatesAction thriller[22]
In Like FlintGordon DouglasJames Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Jean HaleUnited StatesAction comedy[23]
One Armed SwordsmanChang ChehJimmy Wang Yu, Pan Yin Tze, Chiao ChiaoHong KongMartial arts films[24]
The AmbushersHenry LevinDean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice RuleUnited States[25]
The Born LosersTom LaughlinTom Laughlin, Elizabeth James, Jane RussellUnited StatesAction thriller[26]
You Only Live TwiceLewis GilbertSean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Tetsurō Tamba, Mie HamaUnited Kingdom[27]
1968
BullittPeter YatesSteve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline BissetUnited StatesAction thriller[28]
Coogan's BluffDon SiegelClint Eastwood, Lee J. Cobb, Susan Clark, Tisha Sterling, Don Stroud, Betty Field, Tom Tully, Melodie Johnson, James Edwards, Rudy Diaz, David F. Doyle, Meg Myles, Marjorie Bennett, Seymour Cassel, Albert Popwell, Skip BattinUnited StatesAction thriller[29]
Danger: DiabolikMario BavaJohn Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli, Adolfo CeliItaly
France		[30]
Ice Station ZebraJohn SturgesRock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohanUnited StatesAction thriller[31]
OSS 117 – Double AgentAndré HunebelleJohn Gavin, Curd Jürgens, Margaret LeeFranceAction thriller[32]
The Mini-Skirt MobMaury DexterJeremy Slate, Diane McBain, Sherry JacksonUnited StatesAction thriller[33]
The Wrecking CrewPhil KarlsonDean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon TateUnited States[34]
1969
On Her Majesty's Secret ServicePeter HuntGeorge Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly SavalasUnited Kingdom[35]
Shark!Samuel FullerBurt Reynolds, Arthur KennedyMexico
United States		Action thriller[36]

See also

Notes
  1. Kelle, Alexandra. "Action movies". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  2. Lichtenfeld, Eric. "Introduction:A Little Violence Never Hurt Anyone". Action speaks louder: violence, spectacle, and the American action movie. Wesleyan University Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-8195-6801-5. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  3. Brenner, Paul. "Overview: Dr. No". AllMovie. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  4. Brenner, Paul. "Overview: From Russia with Love". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  5. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Overview: Goldfinger". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  6. Erickson, Hal. "Overview: Greed in the Sun". AllMovie. Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  7. Erickson, Hal. "Overview: Agent 3SE Passeport Pour L'Enfer". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  8. Firsching, Robert. "Overview: Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  9. Deming, Mark. "Overview: Masquerade". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  10. Deming, Mark. "Overview: Red Line 7000". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  11. "Overview: The 10th Victim". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  12. Erikson, Hal. "Overview: Thunderball". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  13. Ralske, Josh. "Overview: Come Drink with Me". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  14. Brennan, Sandra. "Overview: Operazione Goldman". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  15. Brenner, Paul. "Overview: Murderers' Row". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  16. Deming, Mark. "Overview: Our Man Flint". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  17. Erickson, Hal. "Overview: Password: Kill Agent Gordon". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  18. "Overview: Sabotage". video48.blogspot.com (in Filipino). Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  19. Williams, Karl. "Overview: The Silencers". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  20. "Hra bez pravidel – Revue". Filmový přehled (in Czech). Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  21. https://www.allmovie.com/movie/elusive-avengers-v170741
  22. Deming, Mark. "Overview: Hells Angels on Wheels". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  23. Pavlides, Dan. "Overview: In Like Flint". AllMovie. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  24. Deming, Mark. "Overview: One Armed Swordsmen". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  25. Brenner, Paul. "Overview: The Ambushers". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  26. Beday, Jeremy. "The Born Losters: Overview". AllMovie. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  27. Deming, Mark. "Overview: You Only Live Twice". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  28. Tobey, Matthew. "Overview: Bullitt". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  29. Costello, Michael. "Overview: Coogan's Bluff". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  30. Pavlides, Dan. "Overview: Danger: Diabolik". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  31. Eder, Bruce. "Overview: Ice Station Zebra". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  32. Erikson, Hal. "Overview: O.S.S. 117: Double Agent". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  33. Erickson, Hal. "Overview: The Mini-Skirt Mob". AllMovie. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
  34. Erikson, Hal. "Overview: The Wrecking Crew". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  35. Eder, Bruce. "Overview: On Her Majesty's Secret Service". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  36. Brennan, Sandra. "Overview: Shark!". AllMovie. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
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