The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
5.7
96 minutes
6/1/2002
Overview
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.
Cast List
Sammo Hung
as Self - Interviewee
Jackie Chan
as Self - Interviewee
Steven Seagal
as Self - Interviewee
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Self - Interviewee
Lau Kar-Leung
as Self - Interviewee
Samuel L. Jackson
as Self - Narrator
John Woo
as Self - Interviewee
Mang Hoi
as Self - Interviewee
Corey Yuen Kwai
as Self - Interviewee
Cheng Pei-Pei
as Self
David Carradine
as Self
Ang Lee
as Self
Cynthia Rothrock
as Self
Tom Cruise
as Self
Bruce Lee
as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Bruce Willis
as Self - Interviewee (uncredited)