The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

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


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2002-06-01
  • User Rating: 5.7/10 from 11 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Language: English
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Keith R. Clarke
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Summary

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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  • Sammo Hung

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Jackie Chan

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Steven Seagal

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Gordon Liu Chia-hui

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Lau Kar-leung

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Samuel L. Jackson

    as Self - Narrator

  • John Woo

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Mang Hoi

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Corey Yuen

    as Self - Interviewee

  • Cheng Pei-pei

    as Self

  • David Carradine

    as Self

  • Ang Lee

    as Self

  • Cynthia Rothrock

    as Self

  • Tom Cruise

    as Self

  • Bruce Lee

    as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

  • Bruce Willis

    as Self - Interviewee (uncredited)
Directing Keith R. Clarke Director
Production Mike Leeder Producer
Sound Steve Rucker Original Music Composer
Crew Steven Finestone Cinematography
Editing Jeff Werner Editor
Costume & Make-Up Whitney Kyles Costume Design
Production Joni Levin Producer

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