The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

5.8 2002 96 min
Documentary

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…

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Director
Keith R. Clarke

Cast

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Sammo Hung Self - Interviewee
Jackie Chan Self - Interviewee
Steven Seagal Self - Interviewee
Gordon Liu Self - Interviewee
Lau Kar-leung Self - Interviewee
Samuel L. Jackson Self - Narrator
John Woo Self - Interviewee
Mang Hoi Self - Interviewee
Corey Yuen Self - Interviewee
Cheng Pei-pei Self
David Carradine Self
Ang Lee Self
Cynthia Rothrock Self
Tom Cruise Self
Bruce Lee Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Bruce Willis Self - Interviewee (uncredited)

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