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

English · Released 2002-06-01

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies is a 2002 English film. Jackie Chan, Samuel L Jackson and Tom Cruise appear in it.

Cast: Jackie Chan as Self - Interviewee, Samuel L Jackson as Self - Narrator, Tom Cruise as Self

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies released?
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies was released on 1 June 2002.

### Who stars in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies?
Jackie Chan, Samuel L Jackson and Tom Cruise star in The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies.

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