The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
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2002· Keith R. Clarke· 96 min
Documentary
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A documentary tracing the history of martial arts cinema, from its rebellious origins to high-flying modern epics, hosted by Samuel L. Jackson.

Why watch: Samuel L. Jackson guides you through 100 films of martial arts cinema.
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Cast

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 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)

Crew

Keith R. Clarke — Director
Joni Levin — Producer
Mike Leeder — Producer
Jeff Werner — Editor
Whitney Kyles — Costume Design
Steve Rucker — Original Music Composer

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