The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

96 mins | Documentary | June 1, 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.

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

96 mins | Documentary | June 1, 2002

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers
Original title The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Directors Keith R. Clarke
Writers

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

as Self - Narrator

Jackie Chan

as Self - Interviewee

Sammo Hung

as Self - Interviewee

Bruce Lee

as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

Bruce Willis

as Self - Interviewee

Tom Cruise

as Self

Steven Seagal

as Self - Interviewee

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

as Self - Interviewee

Lau Kar-leung

as Self - Interviewee

John Woo

as Self - Interviewee

Mang Hoi

as Self - Interviewee

Corey Yuen

as Self - Interviewee

Wesley Snipes

as Self - Interviewee

Cheng Pei-Pei

as Self

David Carradine

as Self

Ang Lee

as Self