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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

5.7 96 mins Documentary   2002
Director(s): Keith R. Clarke

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.

Casts of The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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

Tom Cruise

as Self

Bruce Lee

as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

Bruce Willis

as Self - Interviewee (uncredited)

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