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Directed by:
Keith R. ClarkeScreenplay:
Keith R. ClarkeCinematography:
Steven FinestoneComposer:
Steve RuckerCast:
Samuel L. Jackson, Jackie Chan, David Carradine, Pei-pei Cheng, Sammo Hung, Chia-Hui Liu, Bruce Lee, Chia-Liang Liu, Corey Yuen, Tom Cruise, Ang Lee (more)Plots(1)
Take a trip through martial arts history from its beginnings in bloody rebellion to the high-flying action movies of today. Join host Samuel L. Jackson for the most action-packed moments from over 100 movies including rarely-seen vintage films and modern-day favorites! (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![Samuel L. Jackson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/226/165226565_1b77e1.jpg)
Samuel L. Jackson
USA
Best movies:
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Django Unchained (2012)
Goodfellas (1990)
![Jackie Chan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267362_b7092a.jpg)
Jackie Chan
China
Best movies:
Drunken Master (1978)
Drunken Master II (1994)
Eagle's Shadow (1978)
![David Carradine](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267695_b77c21.jpg)
David Carradine
USA
Best movies:
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
North and South (1985) (series)
![Pei-pei Cheng](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270749_9eac71.jpg)
Pei-pei Cheng
China
Best movies:
The Lady Hermit (1971)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Painted Faces (1988)
![Sammo Hung](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270745_996451.jpg)
Sammo Hung
China
Best movies:
Lightning Kung Fu (1980)
The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979)
Warriors Two (1978)
![Chia-Hui Liu](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273596_021509.jpg)
Chia-Hui Liu
China
Best movies:
Martial Club (1981)
Challenge of the Ninja (1978)
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
![Bruce Lee](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268032_b28c0d.jpg)
Bruce Lee
USA
Best movies:
Too Late for Divorce (1956)
The Orphan (1960)
Golden Gate Girl (1941)
![Chia-Liang Liu](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273138_80fba1.jpg)
Chia-Liang Liu
China
Best movies:
The Assassin (1967)
Martial Club (1981) - narrator
Challenge of the Ninja (1978)
![Corey Yuen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270108_c6b1a6.jpg)
Corey Yuen
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Invincible Armour (1977)
The Tournament (1974)
Clans of Intrigue (1977)
![Tom Cruise](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/432/166432435_af1fc8.jpg)
Tom Cruise
USA
Best movies:
Rain Man (1988)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
![Ang Lee](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/859/164859224_5691a3.jpg)
Ang Lee
Taiwan
Best movies:
The Wedding Banquet (1993)
![Cynthia Rothrock](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269228_ee5359.jpg)
Cynthia Rothrock
USA
Best movies:
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) (TV movie)
Above the Law (1986)
Lady Reporter (1989)
![Steven Seagal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267801_7a6d95.jpg)
Steven Seagal
USA
Best movies:
Under Siege (1992)
Out for Justice (1991)
Machete (2010)
Stanley Tong
Hong Kong
![John Woo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269770_5b0cb7.jpg)
John Woo
China
Best movies:
Hard Boiled (1992)
A Better Tomorrow (1986)
Bullet in the Head (1990)
![Ronny Yu](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270189_485342.jpg)
Ronny Yu
Hong Kong
Best movies:
Lady Reporter (1989)
China White (1989)
![Roger Yuan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/277/277781_9efa5f.jpg)
Roger Yuan
USA
Best movies:
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Batman Begins (2005)
Dune: Part One (2021)
![Hoi Mang](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/696/159696536_2ce930.jpg)
Hoi Mang
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Incredible Kung Fu Master (1979)
Warriors Two (1978)
The Iron Fisted Monk (1977)
![Roy Chiao](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/726/159726603_c79567.jpg)
Roy Chiao
China
Best movies:
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Above the Law (1986)
A Kid from Tibet (1992)
![Tak-Hing Kwan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/277/160277530_e0fe83.jpg)
Tak-Hing Kwan
China
Best movies:
Dreadnaught (1981)
The Magnificent Butcher (1979)
Mad Mission 4: You Never Die Twice (1986)