20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

Modified Jan 15, 2025 13:25 ET

Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures — Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

10) The Wild Bunch (1969)

William Holden The Wild Bunch | Image via Warner Bros. Classic

One of the classic action movies that lives up to the adage "Old is gold" is The Wild Bunch. It was the first to portray violence with a level of innovation and rawness that had not yet been seen. The story revolves around an aging gang at the dawn of the 20th century attempting to change with the times. The Wild Bunch was a classic in the making, with the intense action sequences and great characters inspiring modern action films.