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

★ 5.7 1h 36m IMDb

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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Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Self - Interviewee Age 74 · Hong Kong, China Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (Chinese: 洪金寶, born Hung Kam-Bo, 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, producer and director, known for his work in many kung fu films and Hong Kong action cinema. He...
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan as Self - Interviewee Age 72 · Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Jackie Chan (Chinese: 成龍; born 7 April 1954), Chan Kong-sang, is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt pe...
Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal as Self - Interviewee Age 74 · Lansing, Michigan, USA Steven Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist, and a reserve deputy sheriff. A 7th-dan black belt in Aikido, he began his adult life as an Aikido instruct...
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Self - Interviewee Age 74 · Foshan, China Gordon Liu Chia-Hui (劉家輝) is a Chinese martial arts film actor and martial artist. He became famous for playing the lead role of San Te in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels. He also played k...
Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-Leung as Self - Interviewee Died 2013 · Xinhui, Guangdong, China Lau Kar-Leung (Chinese: 劉家良, 28 July 1934 – 25 June 2013), also known as Liu Chia-Liang, was a Hong Kong-based Chinese actor, filmmaker, choreographer and martial artist. Lau is best known for the fil...
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson as Self - Narrator Age 77 · Washington, D.C., USA Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grosse...

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