The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
20021h 36m5.8
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United States of America
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Keith R. Clarke
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jun 1, 2002
Cast
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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