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.
Credits
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Bruce Willis
He was 47, now 69 years old
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as Himself - Interviewee |
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Tom Cruise
He was 39, now 62 years old
|
as Himself |
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Samuel L. Jackson
He was 53, now 75 years old
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as Himself - Narrator |
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Jackie Chan
He was 48, now 70 years old
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as Himself - Interviewee |
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Sammo Hung
He was 50, now 72 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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Steven Seagal
He was 50, now 72 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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Wesley Snipes
He was 39, now 62 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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David Carradine
He was 65, 72 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
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John Woo
He was 56, now 78 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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Bruce Lee
He was 61, 32 years old when he died
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as Himself - Interviewee (archive footage) |
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Corey Yuen
He was 51, now 73 years old
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as Himself - Interviewee |
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Liu Chia-Liang
He was 65, 76 years old when he died
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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Cynthia Rothrock
She was 45, now 67 years old
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as Herself |
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Cheng Pei-pei
She was 55, now 77 years old
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as Herself |
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Ang Lee
He was 47, now 70 years old
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as Himself |
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Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
He was 46, now 68 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
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Mang Hoi
He was 47, now 69 years old
|
as Himself - Interviewee |
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Jeff Werner as Editor. He was 40 (now 63) years old
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Editing |
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Keith R. Clarke as Director. |
Directing |
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Steve Rucker as Original Music Composer. He was 48 (now 70) years old
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Sound |
