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The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

Actor(s): Bruce Lee, Jet Li, David Carradine, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung
Director(s): Keith Clarke
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Movie Release: 2002
DVD Release: 12/31/2002
Format: DVD
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, French, Korean, Spanish, Thai
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins
Studio: Columbia TriStar
Total Copies: 4
Genres: Film, TV & Radio, Martial Arts, Film & Television History

DVD Synopsis

The Art of Action is a compilation film, hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, that offers clips from various action films that featured martial arts action sequences. Among the films excepted for this collection are Rush Hour 2 with Jackie Chan, Charlie's Angels, and the multiple-Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The DVD release of the film features interviews with actors and directors. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Actors

Bruce Lee
Jet Li
David Carradine
Jackie Chan
Sammo Hung
John Woo
Ang Lee

Editorial Review of DVD

This collection of great fight scenes in film history, The Art of Action, comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include trailers, and interviews with such respected figures as John Woo, Sammo Hung, and Ang Lee. This is an outstanding release for genre enthusiasts. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide