The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)
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.
Director: Keith R. Clarke
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Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Self - Interviewee |
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Jackie Chan as Self - Interviewee |
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Steven Seagal as Self - Interviewee |
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Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Self - Interviewee |
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Lau Kar-Leung as Self - Interviewee |
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Samuel L. Jackson as Self - Narrator |
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John Woo as Self - Interviewee |
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Mang Hoi as Self - Interviewee |
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Corey Yuen as Self - Interviewee |
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Cheng Pei-Pei as Self |
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David Carradine as Self |
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Ang Lee as Self |
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Cynthia Rothrock as Self |
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Tom Cruise as Self |
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Bruce Lee as Self - Interviewee (archive footage) |
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Bruce Willis as Self - Interviewee (uncredited) |
| Production | Joni Levin | Producer |
| 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 |