The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		4.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf August 23, 2025

Nick Millard made a lot of movies during his career. How many of them were actually good is a matter of opinion, but Millard was unstoppable, churning out homegrown erotica, actioners, and thrillers without any care as to how his endeavors would be received by the public. “Nick Millard Action Collection” picks five of these offerings to share with the public, presenting what appears to be a fairly accurate display of Millard’s directorial enthusiasm and his technical limitations, which occasionally were quite severe. Included on the set are “Street Race,” “Alcatraz 1313-0,” “.357 Magnum,” “Shotgun,” and “One-Armed Warrior,” and every single film presented here is exactly as promised by the titles. “Nick Millard Action Collection” is quite the education on the helmer’s cinematic interests and production ingenuity, working to turn anything, ANYTHING, into a scene for one of his efforts. There’s something quite endearing about such bottom-shelf ambition, but that doesn’t necessarily mean what’s offered here is always a good time at the movies.

“Nick Millard Action Collection” explores the helmer’s exploitation fixations, with all of the offerings working with whatever possible to generate enough screen tension to pass. This includes random visits to older footage of naked actresses (including Uschi Digard), adding some bare flesh to the feature from participants who filmed their bedroom activity for other movies. There’s sizable time spent in hotels, as Millard transforms the average room into dens of sin or confrontations, even offices when necessary. And there’s a mix of backyard filmmaking and global travel, as Millard turned vacations and work assignments into opportunities to give his efforts a little expanse as trips to Monaco and Hong Kong are used to keep things sufficiently exotic. Of all the pictures contained in “Nick Millard Action Collection,” “Street Race” is arguably the most ambitious. Director Joseph Kosinski needed 300 million dollars to bring “F1: The Movie” to life, but all Millard requires to generate his own Formula One story is footage from a real race, some carboard backdrops, and a medium-energy tale of sporting competition. The illusion isn’t quite there, but a vision is, as goofy as it can get at times. And such screwy determination is the Millard way.

Disc 1

“Street Race” (71:40) – John (Marland Proctor) is an aging driver on the Formula One circuit, still driven to win races despite growing competition from Steve (Ray Myles), a younger, cockier Texan determined to best his rival. John’s inner circle is worried about his chances and health, watching the man ignore warnings about car trouble and track intensity as the Monaco Grand Prix draws near. Also having difficulties is driver David, who’s trying to hide a major cocaine habit while participating in the race season, soon busted by photographer Chris, who fears a major accident is going to occur if he continues his pursuit of victory.

“One-Armed Warrior” (55:28) – When an assassination of a military man on a U.S. Army base in Munich occurs, Captain Luke (Marland Proctor) is called in to investigate. Handling responsibilities with an injured arm, Luke brings his no-nonsense way of doing business to Germany, following reports that terrorist organization La Guerra del Puebla is responsible for the murder, also planning to assassinate the U.S. President during his upcoming visit to Europe. Also on the case is Inspector Paul of the Munich Police, who has his own leads to follow, moving carefully around the city. As the countdown to the President’s arrival commences, terrorists Eric and Ingrid move to purchase a sniper rifle, while Luke uses brute force to acquire information about the evil plan.

“Shotgun” (66:01) – Roy (Marland Proctor) is a parolee trying to find his life again in California. He’s approach by Maria, who needs help seeking revenge on Mexican politician Carlos and his top enforcer, Geraldo, as the men are responsible for killing her lover during a weekly appointment to smuggle heroin across the Texas/Mexico border. Roy accepts the job, embarking on a plan to jump the targets in Laredo, and he also gets caught up in a sexual relationship with Maria, complicating the mission as it becomes personal.

Disc 2

“.357 Magnum” (67:53) – Jonathan (Marland Proctor) is a secret agent working for the U.S. government, newly tasked with finding top assassin Clay, who’s killed other agents employed in Hong Kong and Japan. Refusing to work alone, Jonthan seeks help from Steven, a fellow man of action who knows the way the gun, looking for shooting lessons before his mission begins. As Steven and Jonthan bond over their cowboy ways, Clay and his employers would prefer the men be killed, complicating the situation as it boils over in San Francisco.

“Alcatraz 1313-0” (58:17) – Grant (Marland Proctor) is a bank robber who won’t accept his future in prison. He tries to escape everywhere he’s been sent, and now he’s been locked up inside Alcatraz, put into the care of Warden Matthews and guard Hager, who plan to keep a close eye on the inmate. Bonding with cell block mate George, Grant dreams of reuniting with his wife and daughter, hunting for a way off the island as he refuses to submit to his sentence.

The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The movies in "Nick Millard Action Collection" are listed as "newly scanned and restored in 4K from their 16mm original negatives." An introductory card explains rough storage and handling for the films, and such wear and tear is a common sight throughout all of the selections, as damaged and jumpy frames, debris, scratches, and discoloration is found. Splice marks as well. Detail is excellent, reaching as far as the original cinematography allows, providing a textured look at skin particulars and costuming. Tourism-like photography for exteriors offers depth, and interiors are dimensional as the action visits hotel rooms and living spaces. Color is strong, delivering appealing hues on elements of style and decorative additions. Greenery is distinct, and skin tones are natural. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is nicely resolved.

The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA tracks deal with Millard's limited resources, iffy equipment, and somewhat inconsistent filmmaking habits. Dialogue exchanges across the movies are mostly clear, preserving the amateur acting with a few stretches of muddiness. Music is limited but appreciable, offering passable instrumentation. Sound effects are blunt.

The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Commentary on ".357 Magnum" features author Brian Albright.

• "Home Made Hollywood" (24:27, HD) is a look at the life and times of director Nick Millard, featuring interviews with nephew Royal Farros and daughter Valerie Millard. Memories flood the featurette, with the interviewees exploring their interactions with Nick and his compulsion to enter into film production whenever possible, including vacations and family gatherings. A creative history is tracked, revealing how Nick began in the adult film industry, learning the business before exiting "the life" after the birth of his children. A switch to genre entertainment is analyzed, getting loved ones and some professionals into the act with production and even distribution needs. An overview of Nick's directorial drive and creative ambition is provided, and his relationship with wife Irmgard is celebrated, keeping his spouse close as he launched multiple projects.

• "Do It All" (9:07, HD) is a video conference interview with Nick Millard's daughter, Valerie, who recalls how family vacations turned into filmmaking opportunities, helping to bring exotic locations to Millard's pictures. The interviewee details her father's inspirations and access, working his way into forbidden areas to help boost the visual presence of his offerings. Millard also maintained frugality by hiring college students to help score his pictures. Valerie brings evidence to the conversation, supplying a look at shooting materials, and she discusses the family business as relatives were recruited to be in Millard's movies. Some family history is provided, along with talk of the director's early acting ambition, eventually casting himself in supporting parts when nobody else could be found.

The Nick Millard Action Collection Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

While the endeavors on the "Nick Millard Action Collection" aim to please, the helmer was certainly fond of padding, often turning to real-time tourism to make his run times. The offerings can be maddening to watch, but there are highlights as well, including Millard's fondness for incredibly downbeat endings, adding a bit of genuine surprise to these movies. "Nick Millard Action Collection" is filled with crazy editing, gunplay, softcore sex, and tales of hard men attempting to survive dangerous worlds. And hotels. Man oh man, Nick Millard certainly loved his hotels.