Top 10 British Action Films You Must Watch

Description: While not set entirely in England, this classic features a memorable opening sequence in Turin, Italy, before moving back to London for its iconic Mini Cooper chase scenes.

Fact: The film's famous Mini Cooper chase was shot in Turin, but the cars were British. The film was remade in 2003 with a different plot but retained the iconic car chase.

Description: James Bond, portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, navigates through London and beyond to stop a plot involving oil pipelines. This film showcases some of the most iconic British settings in the Bond series.

Fact: The title is taken from a line in the James Bond novel "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." It was the first Bond film to be released after the death of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.

Description: Based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film captures the essence of London in the '70s, with a heist that uncovers more than just money.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real event, but many details were changed or fictionalized due to the Official Secrets Act. The robbery was initially hushed up by the British government.

Description: Another Ritchie gem, this film intertwines multiple stories of boxing promoters, jewel thieves, and a diamond heist, all set in London. It's fast-paced, funny, and full of memorable characters.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character speaks in an unintelligible dialect, which was improvised on set. The film features a real-life boxing match between Lenny McLean and Roy Shaw.

Description: Based on the classic TV series, this film follows the Flying Squad, a branch of London's Metropolitan Police, as they tackle crime in the city.

Fact: The film's title comes from the Cockney rhyming slang "Sweeney Todd" for "Flying Squad." Ray Winstone, who stars as Jack Regan, was also in the original TV series.

Description: Daniel Craig's Bond returns to London to defend MI6 from a cyber-terrorist. This film is rich with British landmarks and a deep dive into Bond's personal history.

Fact: Skyfall was the first Bond film to be released in IMAX. It also features the longest pre-title sequence in any Bond film.

Description: This film blends British spy tradition with modern action, featuring a tailor shop as the front for a secret spy organization. It's a fresh take on the spy genre, filled with humor, style, and spectacular action sequences.

Fact: The film's director, Matthew Vaughn, was inspired by his own experiences at a Savile Row tailor shop. The movie also features a memorable church fight scene set to the tune of "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Description: A slick, stylish crime drama set in London, this film follows a drug dealer who wants to retire but gets pulled into one last job. It's a gritty portrayal of the British underworld.

Fact: Daniel Craig's performance in this film helped him secure the role of James Bond. The film also features a cameo by Sir Michael Gambon.

Description: This biographical crime drama delves into the lives of the notorious Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, who ruled London's East End in the 1960s.

Fact: The film was made with the cooperation of the surviving Kray family members. It was also one of the first films to explore the criminal underworld of London in such detail.

Description: Guy Ritchie's debut film is a whirlwind of London's criminal underbelly, with a plot revolving around a high-stakes card game gone wrong. It's a quintessential British gangster film.

Fact: The film was made on a relatively low budget but became a cult classic, launching Ritchie's career. The title refers to a poker hand and two antique shotguns central to the plot.