List of action film directors

Not to be confused with Action director.

Action film directors guide the filming and creative elements in action movies, a film genre where action sequences, such as fights, shootouts, stunts, car chases or explosions either take precedence or, in finer examples of the genre, are used as a form of exposition and character development. Action movie directors may also blend other genres into their films, such as romance, science fiction, or even comedy (e.g., Rush Hour). The genre is closely linked with the thriller and adventure film genres.

The names in bold are names whose techniques used in film are significant and recognizable.

Notable directors

Action stars who have directed their own action movie(s)

Bruce Lee: Way of the Dragon (1972)
Clint Eastwood: High Plains Drifter (1973), The Eiger Sanction (1975), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), The Gauntlet (1977), Firefox (1982), Sudden Impact (1983), Pale Rider (1985), The Rookie (1990)
Dolph Lundgren: The Defender (2004), The Mechanik (2005), Missionary Man (2007), Diamond Dogs (2007), Command Performance (2009), and Icarus (2010)
Jackie Chan: The Fearless Hyena (1979), The Young Master (1980), Dragon Lord (1982), Project A (1983), Police Story (1985), Armour of God (1986), Project A Part II (1987), Police Story 2 (1988), Miracles (1989), Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991)
Jean-Claude Van Damme: The Quest (1996), The Eagle Path (2009)
Jet Li: Born to Defence (1986)
Mel Gibson: Braveheart (1995)
Steven Seagal: On Deadly Ground (1994)
Sylvester Stallone: Rambo (2008), The Expendables (2010)

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