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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Jun. 01, 2002United States96 Min.TV-14
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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.

Original title The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
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Samuel L. Jackson isSelf - Narrator
Self - Narrator
Jackie Chan isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Sammo Hung isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Bruce Lee isSelf - Interviewee (archive footage)
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Bruce Willis isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Steven Seagal isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Gordon Liu Chia-hui isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Lau Kar-leung isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
John Woo isSelf - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee

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