Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) is a thrilling action film that combines the grit and ruggedness of the American West with the fast-paced, martial arts-driven fight sequences Chuck Norris is famous for. Directed by Steve Carver, the film tells the story of J.J. McQuade, a tough, rebellious Texas Ranger who is as skilled with his fists as he is with a gun. With a strong supporting cast, including David Carradine, Barbara Carrera, and Robert Beltran, Lone Wolf McQuade delivers an engaging mix of action, suspense, and character development, offering viewers a unique spin on the traditional Western genre by blending it with the martial arts action of the 1980s.
Chuck Norris plays the titular character, J.J. McQuade, a lone wolf of sorts who prefers to work alone, trusting few and following his own code of honor. McQuade is a no-nonsense lawman who operates outside the traditional bounds of the law. He’s often seen riding in his signature truck, a symbol of his rugged, solitary nature. When his latest investigation into a drug cartel leads him to cross paths with a dangerous criminal named Rawley, played by David Carradine, McQuade is forced to confront not only the criminal elements at play but also his own sense of loyalty, justice, and the cost of working alone.