The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)

Documentary

Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.

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  • Release Date: 2002-06-01
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Director: Keith R. Clarke

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Cast

  • Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

    Self - Interviewee

  • Jackie Chan

    Self - Interviewee

  • Steven Seagal

    Self - Interviewee

  • Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

    Self - Interviewee

  • Lau Kar-Leung

    Self - Interviewee

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    Self - Narrator

  • John Woo

    Self - Interviewee

  • Mang Hoi

    Self - Interviewee

  • Corey Yuen Kwai

    Self - Interviewee

  • Cheng Pei-Pei

    Self

  • David Carradine

    Self

  • Ang Lee

    Self

  • Cynthia Rothrock

    Self

  • Tom Cruise

    Self

  • Bruce Lee

    Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

  • Bruce Willis

    Self - Interviewee (uncredited)