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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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Cast

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

Crew

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