The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies (2002)

Documentary

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.

Cast

Self - Interviewee
Sammo Hung
Self - Interviewee
Jackie Chan
Self
David Carradine
Self
Ang Lee
Self
Cynthia Rothrock
Self
Tom Cruise
Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Bruce Lee
Self - Interviewee (uncredited)
Bruce Willis
Self - Interviewee
Steven Seagal
Self - Interviewee
Gordon Liu Chia-hui
Self - Interviewee
Lau Kar-leung
Self - Narrator
Samuel L. Jackson
Self - Interviewee
John Woo
Self - Interviewee
Mang Hoi
Self - Interviewee
Corey Yuen
Self
Cheng Pei-pei

Crew

Director
K Keith R. Clarke
Producer
M Mike Leeder
Original Music Composer
S Steve Rucker
Cinematography
S Steven Finestone
Editor
J Jeff Werner
Costume Design
W Whitney Kyles
Producer
J Joni Levin