The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Jan 01 1990
•2h 31m
•Documentary, Action
The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.
Cast
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John Saxon
Self - Host
Bruce Lee
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Chan
Self (archive footage)
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Self (archive footage)
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