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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

2002

96 minutes

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Sammo Hung headshot

Sammo Hung

Self - Interviewee

Jackie Chan headshot

Jackie Chan

Self - Interviewee

Steven Seagal headshot

Steven Seagal

Self - Interviewee

Gordon Liu Chia-hui headshot

Gordon Liu Chia-hui

Self - Interviewee

Lau Kar-leung headshot

Lau Kar-leung

Self - Interviewee

Samuel L. Jackson headshot

Samuel L. Jackson

Self - Narrator

John Woo headshot

John Woo

Self - Interviewee

Mang Hoi headshot

Mang Hoi

Self - Interviewee

Corey Yuen headshot

Corey Yuen

Self - Interviewee

Cheng Pei-pei headshot

Cheng Pei-pei

Self

David Carradine headshot

David Carradine

Self

Ang Lee headshot

Ang Lee

Self

Cynthia Rothrock headshot

Cynthia Rothrock

Self

Tom Cruise headshot

Tom Cruise

Self

Bruce Lee headshot

Bruce Lee

Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

Bruce Willis headshot

Bruce Willis

Self - Interviewee (uncredited)