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A martial arts classic starring Chuck Norris as John T. Booker, a Vietnam Vet whose war actions have landed him at the top of the CIA's hit list. Now only a beautiful Senate investigator can help him unravel a treacherous plot - and maybe help keep him alive.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
one of Chuck Norris's earlier films heavier on the story,lighter on the fighting (3.5/5),
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Ce commentaire est de: Good Guys Wear Black (DVD)
this is one of Chuck Norris's earlier films.this movie i (belive it ornot)more story driven,rather than focusing on martial arts action. Chuck Plays John T.Booker,an ex commando who suddenly finds that members of his former unit are being assassinated.Booker tries to warn those that are still alive and find out why they are being targeted. He believes he is also on the list,so his time is limited to find both the killer and the reason for the murders.Chuck actually uses his acting chops more than his fists and feet in this outing.he actually does an okay job in that dept.there are still some fight scenes in the movie,which actually look more realistic than in today's martial arts flicks.there are no flashy camera tricks here.back in the 70's people liked their action more authentic.i liked that about his film.if you are looking for an all out action movie,this one is not for you.however,if you like a little story in the mix,check it out. 3.5/5
3.0 out of 5 stars
Norris's first big hit.,
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Ce commentaire est de: Good Guys Wear Black (DVD)
This low-budget 'gem' from 1977 (I even remember there being a novelization, got to look for it) was a modest hit and pretty much made Chuck Norris a star. Playing John T. Booker (the way the credit is listed mades me wonder if there would be more John T. Booker movies, alas not to be), Norris is a former CIA commando whose dark past comes back to haunt him when the politician that set him up in a raid turned death trap needs to erase that unpleasent part of history. This is an old school action movie, back when they bothered to have plot and mystery prior to the fist fights and car chases, and it will probably bore many expecting wall to wall kung-fu action. Nothing happens until nearly an hour into the movie, then the pay off begins. Good Guys Wear Black was sold on the strength of one big stunt, Norris (or a double) leaping onto a car and kicking through the windshield to get at the assassin driving. It was impressive then, today it is routine. As I said, it is a low budget movie, one with Southern California locations filling in for Vietnam (sandy trails and eucalyptus trees in Vietnam???) as well as East Coast locations. Pretty giggle inducing. But the movie still works when watched in the context of its era (70s exploitation) and director Ted Post (Hang 'Em High, Magnum Force, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, etc.) keeps the movie professional looking, at least. One shocking bit of trivia, one of the movie's screenwriters is Children of A Lesser God author Mark Medoff. Wow. Recommended only to Norris fans on a nostalgia kick.
1.0 out of 5 stars
not one of Chuck's better efforts,
By mackattack9988 "mackattack9988" (United States) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Good Guys Wear Black (DVD)
Whew! This one's a stinker. Even if you're a Chuck fan, this one just doesn't measure up. The film is poorly made and put together; sequences in the night in Vietnam are so dark you can hardly see what's going on (but that might have been good...). There's actually not much action; this was supposed to be more of a "drama." If you want a good Chuck movie, stick with Lone Wolf McQuade or An Eye for an Eye.
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