
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
1 hour 36 minutes2002-06-01
5.7
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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.
Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Self - Interviewee

Jackie Chan
Self - Interviewee

Steven Seagal
Self - Interviewee

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Self - Interviewee

Lau Kar-Leung
Self - Interviewee

Samuel L. Jackson
Self - Narrator

John Woo
Self - Interviewee

Mang Hoi
Self - Interviewee

Corey Yuen Kwai
Self - Interviewee

Cheng Pei-Pei
Self

David Carradine
Self

Ang Lee
Self

Cynthia Rothrock
Self

Tom Cruise
Self

Bruce Lee
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
