The current state of 69-year-old Bruce Willis has his fans deeply concerned. The actor suffers from dementia, which has left him unable to recognize those close to him.
His condition has deteriorated in recent years, making it impossible for him to continue working in film. His last movie, the action film Assassin, was released in 2023. Fans are well aware that the quality of films Willis appeared in during the last few years was, to say the least, questionable.
For this reason, fans tend to revisit films from the so-called 'golden era' of his career. And it’s not just the Die Hard franchise. Here are three more action movies starring Bruce Willis that are absolutely worth watching, though many may have overlooked them.
The Jackal
The plot centers on the criminal mobster Terek, who hires an assassin known as the Jackal to avenge his brother’s death. The assassin plans to target the head of the FBI. In a desperate move, federal agents enlist the help of ex-terrorist Declan, who knows the Jackal’s face. To complicate matters further, Declan has a personal vendetta against him. The lead roles in this action thriller are played by Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. The movie is a remake of the 1973 classic The Day of the Jackal.
Last Man Standing
This film is also not an original but an interpretation of Akira Kurosawa's legendary Yojimbo. Bruce Willis plays a mercenary who, in 1920s America, gets caught up with bootlegging gangs during Prohibition.
His character switches allegiance between rival groups, but in reality, he is pursuing his own hidden agenda, which remains a mystery until the end.
Striking Distance
In this thriller, Bruce Willis plays a cop conducting his own unofficial investigation to track down a serial killer who exclusively targets blond women. The protagonist is convinced that the suspect chosen by his colleagues is not the right person. The only one who supports his theory is his partner, a role played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
