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

57

1h 36m

  • 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.

Cast

  • Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

    Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

    Self - Interviewee

  • Jackie Chan

    Jackie Chan

    Self - Interviewee

  • Steven Seagal

    Steven Seagal

    Self - Interviewee

  • Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

    Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

    Self - Interviewee

  • Lau Kar-Leung

    Lau Kar-Leung

    Self - Interviewee

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    Samuel L. Jackson

    Self - Narrator

  • John Woo

    John Woo

    Self - Interviewee

  • Mang Hoi

    Mang Hoi

    Self - Interviewee

  • Corey Yuen

    Corey Yuen

    Self - Interviewee

  • Cheng Pei-Pei

    Cheng Pei-Pei

    Self

  • David Carradine

    David Carradine

    Self

  • Ang Lee

    Ang Lee

    Self

  • Cynthia Rothrock

    Cynthia Rothrock

    Self

  • Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise

    Self

  • Bruce Lee

    Bruce Lee

    Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

  • Bruce Willis

    Bruce Willis

    Self - Interviewee (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Jun 1, 2002)

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