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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

2002 Documentary
Release date : June 1, 2002
Runtime : 1h 36m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English / Mandarin / Cantonese /
Director : Keith R. Clarke /
Writers :
Production companies :
June 1, 2002 1h 36m United States of America Documentary English More
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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
Sammo Hung
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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  • title：The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
  • status：Released
  • Release date： 2002
  • Runtime：1h 36m
  • Genres： Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin： United States of America ·
  • Original Language： English · Mandarin · Cantonese ·
  • Director： Keith R. Clarke /
  • Writers：
  • Production companies：
  • 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.
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