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

ALL 06/01/2002 (en) Documentary 96 Min
  • Release
    06/01/2002
  • Production
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  • Original title
    The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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.

  1. Keith R. Clarke

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Jeff Werner

    Editor



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  1. Sammo Hung

    Self - Interviewee

  2. Jackie Chan

    Self - Interviewee

  3. Steven Seagal

    Self - Interviewee

  4. Gordon Liu Chia-hui

    Self - Interviewee

  5. Lau Kar-leung

    Self - Interviewee

  6. Samuel L. Jackson

    Self - Narrator

  7. John Woo

    Self - Interviewee

  8. Mang Hoi

    Self - Interviewee

  9. Corey Yuen

    Self - Interviewee

  10. Cheng Pei-pei

    Self

  11. David Carradine

    Self

  12. Ang Lee

    Self

  13. Cynthia Rothrock

    Self

  14. Tom Cruise

    Self

  15. Bruce Lee

    Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

  16. Bruce Willis

    Self - Interviewee (uncredited)

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 16 , Crews : 7

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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002) 96 Min

ALL 06/01/2002 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 06/01/2002
  • Production
  • Original title The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Keith R. Clarke

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Jeff Werner

    Editor

  4. Joni Levin, Mike Leeder

    Producer