Documentary · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 36m

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Director

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

Crew

Jeff Werner — Editor Steve Rucker — Original Music Composer Joni Levin — Producer Mike Leeder — Producer Whitney Kyles — Costume Design

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.

Key Collaborators

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

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