The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
2002-06-01 | 96 minutes
Plot 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.
Cast
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Sammo Hung Kam-BoSelf - Interviewee
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Jackie ChanSelf - Interviewee
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Steven SeagalSelf - Interviewee
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Gordon Liu Chia-HuiSelf - Interviewee
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Lau Kar-LeungSelf - Interviewee
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Samuel L. JacksonSelf - Narrator
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John WooSelf - Interviewee
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Mang HoiSelf - Interviewee
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Corey YuenSelf - Interviewee
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Cheng Pei-PeiSelf
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David CarradineSelf
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Ang LeeSelf
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Cynthia RothrockSelf
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Tom CruiseSelf
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Bruce LeeSelf - Interviewee (archive footage)
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Bruce WillisSelf - Interviewee (uncredited)
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