Ben je fan van 'Dragon Angel' (1989) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde rauwe energie, actie en wraakthema's bevatten. Perfect voor liefhebbers van klassieke vechtfilms!

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Beschreibung: A noir classic about a meticulously planned heist that goes awry due to betrayal and moral decay among the criminals.
Fakt: The film was one of the first to portray criminals as complex characters with their own codes of honor.


The Big Heat (1953)
Beschreibung: A gritty crime drama that delves into themes of revenge and corruption, featuring a protagonist who takes justice into his own hands.
Fakt: The film is known for its shocking coffee-throwing scene, which was considered extremely violent for its time.


The Killing (1956)
Beschreibung: A heist film with a complex, time-shifting narrative, where meticulous planning is undone by human error and greed.
Fakt: Stanley Kubrick's breakthrough film, noted for its non-linear storytelling and realistic portrayal of a robbery.


Point Blank (1967)
Beschreibung: A stylish and brutal revenge thriller with a nonlinear narrative, focusing on a man betrayed and left for dead who seeks vengeance.
Fakt: The film's innovative editing and use of color were highly influential on later crime films.


Bullitt (1968)
Beschreibung: A seminal action thriller featuring one of cinema's most famous car chases, with a cool, detached protagonist navigating a web of deceit.
Fakt: The film's car chase scene was revolutionary for its time, using real speeds and minimal editing to create unparalleled realism.


The French Connection (1971)
Beschreibung: A gritty, realistic police procedural that follows a relentless detective's pursuit of a drug smuggling ring.
Fakt: The film's iconic car chase scene was filmed without permits and involved real-life stunts, adding to its raw intensity.


The Getaway (1972)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced crime film about a couple on the run after a heist goes wrong, blending action with psychological tension.
Fakt: The film was a major box office success and helped solidify Steve McQueen's status as a leading man.


The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Beschreibung: A tense thriller about a subway hijacking, where the protagonists must outwit cunning criminals in a high-stakes scenario.
Fakt: The film's use of color-coded aliases for the criminals inspired similar tactics in later heist movies.


The Driver (1978)
Beschreibung: A minimalist, high-octane thriller about a getaway driver caught in a cat-and-mouse game with a relentless detective.
Fakt: The film's car chases were praised for their realism and lack of music, heightening the tension.


The Long Good Friday (1980)
Beschreibung: A British crime film that explores themes of betrayal and retribution, with a protagonist whose empire is threatened by unseen enemies.
Fakt: Bob Hoskins' performance as Harold Shand is often cited as one of the greatest in British cinema.
