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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, June 1 2002
22 years ago
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Portrait of Sammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-Bo was 50 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 07 1952
Portrait of Jackie ChanJackie ChanJackie Chan was 48 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 07 1954
Portrait of Steven SeagalSteven SeagalSteven Seagal was 50 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 10 1952
Portrait of Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Hui was 50 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 22 1951
Portrait of Lau Kar-LeungLau Kar-LeungLau Kar-Leung was 67 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Portrait of Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson was 53 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Narrator'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 21 1948
Portrait of John WooJohn WooJohn Woo was 55 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Mang HoiMang HoiMang Hoi was 44 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Fri, May 02 1958 –
Mon, Oct 09 2023
Portrait of Corey Yuen KwaiCorey Yuen KwaiCorey Yuen Kwai was 50 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 16 1951 –
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Portrait of Cheng Pei-PeiCheng Pei-PeiCheng Pei-Pei was 55 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 04 1946 –
Wed, Jul 17 2024
Portrait of David CarradineDavid CarradineDavid Carradine was 65 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 08 1936 –
Wed, Jun 03 2009
Portrait of Ang LeeAng LeeAng Lee was 47 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 23 1954
Portrait of Cynthia RothrockCynthia RothrockCynthia Rothrock was 45 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 08 1957
Portrait of Tom CruiseTom CruiseTom Cruise was 39 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 03 1962
Portrait of Bruce LeeBruce LeeBruce Lee would have been no older than 32 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 27 1940 –
Fri, Jul 20 1973
Portrait of Bruce WillisBruce WillisBruce Willis was 47 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Self - Interviewee (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 19 1955

Crew

Portrait of Keith R. ClarkeKeith R. ClarkeKeith R. Clarke was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joni LevinJoni LevinJoni Levin was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike LeederMike LeederMike Leeder was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff WernerJeff WernerJeff Werner was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve RuckerSteve RuckerSteve Rucker was 53 in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 07 1948
Portrait of Steven FinestoneSteven FinestoneSteven Finestone was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Cinematography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Whitney KylesWhitney KylesWhitney Kyles was >> in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday