Ben je fan van de harde actie en meeslepende verhaallijnen van 'Das Gesetz bin ich' (1974)? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde spanning, rauwe energie en onvergetelijke personages bieden. Of je nu op zoek bent naar klassieke thrillers of moderne actie, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Dirty Harry (1971)
Beschreibung: A tough, urban crime drama featuring a rogue cop who takes justice into his own hands, with a focus on vigilante themes and intense action.
Fakt: The character of Harry Callahan was inspired by a real-life San Francisco police inspector. The film spawned four sequels.


The French Connection (1971)
Beschreibung: A raw, realistic police procedural with a focus on drug trafficking, showcasing brutal action and a no-nonsense protagonist.
Fakt: The famous car chase scene was filmed without permits and involved real-life stunts, making it one of the most iconic in cinema history.


The Getaway (1972)
Beschreibung: A gritty crime thriller with a focus on a heist gone wrong and the subsequent chase, featuring intense action and a morally ambiguous protagonist.
Fakt: The film was initially offered to Sam Peckinpah, who later directed it, after being rejected by several other directors. It was based on a novel by Jim Thompson.


Magnum Force (1973)
Beschreibung: A sequel that continues the themes of vigilante justice and moral ambiguity, with a focus on a group of rogue cops and their violent methods.
Fakt: The film's script was rewritten multiple times, with contributions from several writers, including John Milius.


The Stone Killer (1973)
Beschreibung: A hard-boiled crime film centered around a relentless detective pursuing a complex conspiracy, blending action with a dark, urban atmosphere.
Fakt: The movie was one of the first to depict the use of martial arts in a major Hollywood action film. It was inspired by real-life organized crime events.


The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Beschreibung: A tense, high-stakes thriller about a subway hijacking, featuring a cat-and-mouse game between criminals and law enforcement.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the subway train's departure time (1:23 PM). It was remade twice, in 1998 and


Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)
Beschreibung: A blend of crime and road movie, focusing on an unlikely duo planning a heist, with a mix of humor and action.
Fakt: This was the directorial debut of Michael Cimino, who later won an Oscar for 'The Deer Hunter.'


The Enforcer (1976)
Beschreibung: A high-octane action film centered around a tough cop battling a terrorist group, blending explosive set pieces with a gritty tone.
Fakt: This was the third film in the Dirty Harry series and the first to feature a female partner for Harry Callahan.


The Gauntlet (1977)
Beschreibung: A relentless action thriller about a cop escorting a witness through dangerous territory, featuring non-stop violence and a survivalist theme.
Fakt: The film's climax involved the destruction of a real house, which was purchased specifically for the scene.


The Driver (1978)
Beschreibung: A minimalist, high-speed crime film about a getaway driver, featuring sleek car chases and a stoic, professional protagonist.
Fakt: The film heavily influenced later movies like 'Drive' (201and is considered a cult classic for its stylish action sequences.
