History Film / ActionJackson

''Action Jackson'' is a 1988 action movie directed by Creator/CraigRBaxley as his feature film directorial debut.

A tough Detroit cop named Jericho "Action" Jackson (Creator/CarlWeathers) is on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate (Creator/CraigTNelson) who's systematically eliminating his competition.

''Action Jackson'' is a 1988 action movie directed by Creator/CraigRBaxley in his feature film directorial debut.

* ManOnFire: One of the union officials gets killed this way at the beginning.

* IronicEcho[=/=]MatchCut: The Invisible Men prepare to burn Jackson alive ("We're going to have ourselves a little barbecue."), until he was rescued by Sydney's bodyguard "Big" Edd. At the end of the fight, Jackson kills the leader with his own flamethrower ("Barbecue, huh? How do you like your ribs?"). The explosion fades to the fire of an actual barbecue grill at the birthday party.

* FreezeFrameBonus: Jackson and Sydney drives pass a movie theater that showing ''Film/{{Creepozoids}}'', ''Film/BornInEastLA'', and ''Film/SlaveGirlsFromBeyondInfinity''.

* AddedAlliterativeAppeal: the shtick of hairdresser Dee. Her name should tip you off as to what letter of the alphabet she prefers.

* FreezeFrameBonus: Jackson and Sydney drives pass a movie theater showing ''Film/{{Creepozoids}}'', ''Film/BornInEastLA'', and ''Film/SlaveGirlsFromBeyondInfinity''.

* MistakenForSuicidal: Jackson's friend Tony's death was ruled as suicide. Although Tony did try to shot himself in the head in a panic earlier, Jackson correctly believes it wasn't a suicide.

* StuffBlowingUp:

* DidntThinkThisThrough: After Jackson jumps on top of the cab that tried to run him over, the hitman DrivesLikeCrazy shake Jackson off.

* MistakenForSuicidal: Jackson's friend Tony's death was ruled as suicide. Although Tony did try to shot himself in the head in a panic earlier, Jackson correctly doesn't believe it was a suicide.

* MistakenForSuicidal: Jackson's friend Tony's death was ruled as suicide. Although he did try to shot himself in the head in a panic, Jackson correctly doesn't believe it was.

* BringingRunningShoesToACarChase: After a hitman tries to run over Jackson and Dellaplane's wife Patrice, Jackson chases after him until he jumps on top of the car.

* ClearMyName: Jackson was framed by Dellaphane for the murder of his own wife.

* RunningGag: Albert is terrified of Action Jackson. He always faints upon seeing him. In a later scene, he walks into a restaurant but [[OhCrap quickly runs away upon seeing Jackson inside]], who's talking to Dellaplane's wife Patrice, who noticed the kid suddenly ran out.

* CarFu: Jackson ram a car inside Dellaplane's mansion and crushes the villain's chauffeur against a wall, causing him to bleed from his mouth.

* CarFu: Jackson ram a car inside Dellaplane's mansion and towards his chauffeur, causing him to bleed from his mouth.

** Considering Gamble is holding his shirt, it’s going to be used as part of his Jackson disguise.

A tough Detroit cop named Jericho "Action" Jackson (Creator/CarlWeathers) is on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

* RunningGag: A young punk named Albert is terrified of Action Jackson. He always faints upon seeing him. In a later scene, he walks into a restaurant but [[OhCrap quickly runs away upon seeing Jackson inside]], who's talking to Dellaplane's wife Patrice, who noticed the kid.

* IronicEcho[=/=]MatchCut: The Invisible Men prepare to burn Jackson alive ("We're going to have ourselves a little barbecue."), until he was rescued by Syndey's bodyguard "Big" Edd. At the end of the fight, Jackson kills the leader with his own flamethrower ("Barbecue, huh? How do you like your ribs?"). The explosion fades to the fire of an actual barbecue grill at the birthday party.

A tough Detroit cop named Jericho "Action" Jackson (Carl Weathers) is on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

* CarFu: Jackson ram a car inside Dellaplane's mansion and crushed his chauffeur.

* ShirtlessCaptives: Jackson is captured by the bad guys when his girlfriend is taken hostage. The next time we see him, his shirt is off and his wrists are tied to the ceiling of a car factory. His chief captor explains they plan to stage a car accident, and need to burn him alive to make it look convincing. He is saved at the very last minute. No explanation ever given even in the grand explication for why it is necessary for him to be bare-chested.