The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002), directed by Keith R. Clarke, starring Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Jackie Chan.
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Synopsis
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.
- Keith R. ClarkeDirector
- Jeff WernerEditing
- Joni LevinProducer
- Mike LeederProducer
Trivia
- It premiered on June 1, 2002, a Saturday.
- It runs 1h36 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish, Cantonese, Mandarin
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
Self - Interviewee -
Jackie Chan
Self - Interviewee -
Steven Seagal
Self - Interviewee -
Gordon Liu
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 -
David Carradine
Self -
Ang Lee
Self -
Cynthia Rothrock
Self -
Tom Cruise
Self -
Bruce Lee
Self - Interviewee (archive footage) -
Bruce Willis
Self - Interviewee (uncredited)
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Crew
- Keith R. Clarke Director
- Jeff Werner Editing
- Joni Levin Producer
- Mike Leeder Producer
- Steve Rucker Original music
Questions about this film
What is The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies about?
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies: 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 T…
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 in 2002.
Who stars in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
The cast of The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies includes Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Gordon Liu and Lau Kar-leung.
How long is The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies runs for 96 minutes, or 1h36.
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