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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

1h 36min

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 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

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 Kwai

Corey Yuen Kwai

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)

Release date

1st Jun 2002

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话