Critics may not have been fond of this 1980sChuck NorrisWestern, but it’s one of my guilty pleasures.

While Norris had a compelling look, he just wasn’t that great of an actor.

That’s why his most successful movies leaned on his physicality and cut way back on his dialogue.

The poster for Lone Wolf McQuade starring Chuck Norris and David Carradine

His appearance inThe Expendables 2really exposed this, as the veteran star badly fumbles his ownChuck Norris joke meme.

Lone Wolf McQuade’sBarbara Carrera also appeared in the unofficial James Bond movieNever Say Never Againin 1983.

Outside of being one of my favorite Norris outings, the movie really captured the star at his apex.

A collage image featuring shots of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris, including their fight in Way of the Dragon, created by Tom Russell

J.J. McQuade is a reclusive Texas Ranger known for his rough and unconventional methods and penchant for working alone. His world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped by a notorious arms dealer. Forced to collaborate with a by-the-book FBI agent, McQuade heads off on a warpath of revenge to save his daughter.

For those who missed out on the wholeChuck Norristhing, then I recommendLone Wolf McQuadeas the best sampler.

His world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped by a notorious arms dealer.

John Carradine fighting Chuck Norris in Lone Wolf McQuade

Chuck Norris in Lone Wold McQuade

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) - Poster - Chuck Norris

J.J. McQuade is a reclusive Texas Ranger known for his rough and unconventional methods and penchant for working alone. His world is turned upside down when his daughter is kidnapped by a notorious arms dealer. Forced to collaborate with a by-the-book FBI agent, McQuade heads off on a warpath of revenge to save his daughter.

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