The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
2002
Documentary
TV Movie
1h 45m
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.
Directed by:
Keith R. Clarke
5 total credits
Keith R. Clarke has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Way Back, Ben-Hur, In Search of Dr. Seuss and The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
Writer:
Keith R. Clarke 5 total credits
Keith R. Clarke has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Way Back, Ben-Hur, In Search of Dr. Seuss and The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
Starring:
Jackie Chan
175 total credits
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong-sang), is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts. Jackie Chan has been acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 100 films... (Wikipedia)
165 total credits
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American film and television actor and film producer. After gaining critical acclaim for his role in Jungle Fever in 1991, he appeared in films such as Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance and Jurassic Park. In 1994 he was cast as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, and his performance received several award nominations and critical acclaim. Jackson has since appeared in over 100 films... (Wikipedia)
64 total credits
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known by his screen name of Tom Cruise, is an American actor and film producer. Forbes magazine ranked him as the world's most powerful celebrity in 2006. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and won three Golden Globe Awards. His first leading role was the 1983 film Risky Business.
157 total credits
David Carradine born John Arthur Carradine, was an American character actor, best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s television series, Kung Fu and its 1990s sequel series, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. He was a member of a productive acting family dynasty that began with his father, John Carradine. His acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage, television and cinema, spanned over four decades... (Wikipedia)
196 total credits
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung has 196 credits at Criticker, including: Enter the Dragon, Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, Mr. Nice Guy and Project A
49 total credits
Pei-pei Cheng has 49 credits at Criticker, including: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, Come Drink with Me, Lilting and Flirting Scholar
58 total credits
Cynthia Rothrock has 58 credits at Criticker, including: Yes, Madam, Undefeatable, Above the Law, Shanghai Express and Martial Law
1 total credit
Raymond Chow has just 1 credit at Criticker: The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
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Cast & Info
Directed by:
Keith R. Clarke 5 total credits
Keith R. Clarke has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Way Back, Ben-Hur, In Search of Dr. Seuss and The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
Writer:
Keith R. Clarke 5 total credits
Keith R. Clarke has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Way Back, Ben-Hur, In Search of Dr. Seuss and The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
Starring:
Jackie Chan 175 total credits
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong-sang), is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, filmmaker, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts. Jackie Chan has been acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 100 films... (Wikipedia)
165 total credits
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American film and television actor and film producer. After gaining critical acclaim for his role in Jungle Fever in 1991, he appeared in films such as Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance and Jurassic Park. In 1994 he was cast as Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, and his performance received several award nominations and critical acclaim. Jackson has since appeared in over 100 films... (Wikipedia)
64 total credits
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known by his screen name of Tom Cruise, is an American actor and film producer. Forbes magazine ranked him as the world's most powerful celebrity in 2006. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and won three Golden Globe Awards. His first leading role was the 1983 film Risky Business.
157 total credits
David Carradine born John Arthur Carradine, was an American character actor, best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s television series, Kung Fu and its 1990s sequel series, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. He was a member of a productive acting family dynasty that began with his father, John Carradine. His acting career, which included major and minor roles on stage, television and cinema, spanned over four decades... (Wikipedia)
196 total credits
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung has 196 credits at Criticker, including: Enter the Dragon, Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster, Mr. Nice Guy and Project A
49 total credits
Pei-pei Cheng has 49 credits at Criticker, including: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, Come Drink with Me, Lilting and Flirting Scholar
58 total credits
Cynthia Rothrock has 58 credits at Criticker, including: Yes, Madam, Undefeatable, Above the Law, Shanghai Express and Martial Law
1 total credit
Raymond Chow has just 1 credit at Criticker: The Art of Action: Martial Arts in Motion Picture
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