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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies poster
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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

  • Documentary
Confirmed2002-06-015.9

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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2002-06-01

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  • 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)
DirectorKeith R. Clarke

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