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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)

5.7/10 1h 36m Jun 01, 2002
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.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.7

Cast

Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 13.2
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 16.9
Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 2.3
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 7.8
Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-Leung
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 0.8
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Self - Narrator
Popularity: 4.9
John Woo
John Woo
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 12.3
Mang Hoi
Mang Hoi
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 1.4
Corey Yuen Kwai
Corey Yuen Kwai
Self - Interviewee
Popularity: 1.8
Cheng Pei-Pei
Cheng Pei-Pei
Self
Popularity: 12.2
David Carradine
David Carradine
Self
Popularity: 5.2
Ang Lee
Ang Lee
Self
Popularity: 2.1

Key Crew

Producer Joni Levin, Mike Leeder
Director Keith R. Clarke
Cinematography Steven Finestone
Editor Jeff Werner

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5.7
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Based on 11 votes

Details
Release Date June 1, 2002
Runtime 1h 36m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.7
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