By Jon Donnis
This November, LEGEND TV is treating action fans to a bumper month of entertainment with 16 exciting channel premieres. Featuring everything from high-octane thrillers to intense dramas, LEGEND's November line-up promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping excitement, with films starring the likes of Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:
Keanu Reeves and Jason Statham Lead the Charge
The month kicks off with "Street Kings" (2008), starring Keanu Reeves as a veteran LAPD cop caught in a web of corruption and betrayal following the death of his wife. Catch it on Saturday 2nd November at 21:00.
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Jason Statham delivers double the thrills in "Crank" (2006) on Friday 22nd November at 21:00. As hitman Chev Chelios, he must keep his adrenaline levels high or risk death. Follow up with the insane sequel, "Crank: High Voltage" (2009), on Friday 29th November at 21:00, where Chelios must keep his heart charged with electricity after it's replaced with a battery-operated device.
Crime Dramas and Thrillers from Hollywood Greats
LEGEND presents a selection of gripping crime dramas this month. First up is "Family Business" (1989) on Sunday 3rd November at 21:00, a heist drama directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, and Matthew Broderick as three generations of criminals embarking on one final job.
Also from Lumet is "Q & A" (1990), airing Saturday 16th November at 23:00. This intense crime-legal drama stars Nick Nolte and Timothy Hutton and explores corruption within the NYPD.
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Don't miss "Runner Runner" (2013) on Friday 8th November at 21:00. This sleek thriller stars Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake in a story of high-stakes online gambling and FBI investigations.
In "Criminal" (2016), airing Saturday 23rd November at 21:00, a death-row inmate (Kevin Costner) gains the memories of a deceased CIA operative (Ryan Reynolds) in a last-ditch effort to stop a terrorist attack.
War and Political Dramas
War and political thrillers take centre stage with "Hamburger Hill" (1987) on Friday 8th November at 22:50. This Vietnam War drama recounts the harrowing battle for Hill 937.
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Another intense offering is "Patriot's Day" (2016) on Sunday 24th November at 21:00, which dramatizes the Boston Marathon bombings and the subsequent manhunt. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, and J.K. Simmons.
On the political front, "The Sentinel" (2006) airs on Thursday 21st November at 21:00. Michael Douglas stars as a Secret Service agent wrongly accused of conspiracy to assassinate the president. Can he clear his name before it's too late?
Classic Action and Westerns
Fans of classic action will love "47 Ronin" (2013), premiering Saturday 9th November at 21:00. In this action-fantasy, Keanu Reeves leads a group of warriors on a quest for revenge and honour.
For Western aficionados, "Young Guns" (1988) is a must-watch. Airing on Sunday 10th November at 21:00, it stars Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, and Charlie Sheen as Billy the Kid and his gang seeking vengeance for the murder of their mentor.
Blockbuster Heist Films and Psychological Thrillers
"Heist" (2015), premiering Saturday 16th November at 21:00, sees Robert De Niro as a manipulative criminal mastermind in a nail-biting heist thriller.
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Meanwhile, Gene Hackman stars in "Under Suspicion" (2000), showing on Thursday 28th November at 21:00. This psychological thriller follows a wealthy attorney questioned about the murders of two young girls, with a complex web of lies and deceit unravelling around him.
Action-Packed Finales
Closing out the month with a bang, don't miss "Sabotage" (2014) on Saturday 30th November at 21:00, where Arnold Schwarzenegger leads an elite DEA task force in a dangerous mission that goes horribly wrong.
With such a thrilling line-up of premieres, November on LEGEND is set to be an action-packed ride for all fans of high-octane entertainment.
Full November Schedule:
- 2nd November, 21:00 – Street Kings (2008)
- 3rd November, 21:00 – Family Business (1989)
- 8th November, 21:00 – Runner Runner (2013)
- 8th November, 22:50 – Hamburger Hill (1987)
- 9th November, 21:00 – 47 Ronin (2013)
- 10th November, 21:00 – Young Guns (1988)
- 16th November, 21:00 – Heist (2015)
- 16th November, 23:00 – Q & A (1990)
- 17th November, 21:00 – Lord of War (2005)
- 21st November, 21:00 – The Sentinel (2006)
- 22nd November, 21:00 – Crank (2006)
- 23rd November, 21:00 – Criminal (2016)
- 24th November, 21:00 – Patriot's Day (2016)
- 28th November, 21:00 – Under Suspicion (2000)
- 29th November, 21:00 – Crank: High Voltage (2009)
- 30th November, 21:00 – Sabotage (2014)
Tune in on Sky 148, Virgin 149, Freeview 41, or Freesat 137 to catch all the action!
