The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)
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.
Director: Keith R. Clarke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 1, 2002
Cast
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo - Self - Interviewee
- Jackie Chan - Self - Interviewee
- Steven Seagal - Self - Interviewee
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui - Self - Interviewee
- Lau Kar-Leung - Self - Interviewee
- Samuel L. Jackson - Self - Narrator
- John Woo - Self - Interviewee
- Mang Hoi - Self - Interviewee
- Corey Yuen - Self - Interviewee
- Cheng Pei-Pei - Self
Music: Steve Rucker
Editing: Jeff Werner
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Keith R. Clarke
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies was directed by Keith R. Clarke.
- Who stars in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies stars Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lau Kar-Leung, Samuel L. Jackson.
- How long is The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies produced?
- The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies was produced in United States of America.