The Best of the Martial Arts Films
The Deadliest Art
8.8
30 votes
1990
1h 31m
Documentary
Action
Overview
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.
Directed by Sandra Weintraub
Top cast
John Saxon
Self - Host
Robert Clouse
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Jackie Chan
SelfP
Peter Cunningham
Self
Joyce Godenzi
Self
Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung
Self
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Self
Sho Kosugi
Self
Angela Mao Ying
Self
Bruce Lee
Self
Michiko Nishiwaki
Self
Richard Norton
Self
Cynthia Rothrock
Self
Kwan Tak-Hing
Self
Keith Cooke
Self
Chris Casamassa
Self
Karen Sheperd
Self
Benny Urquidez
Self
Lee Van Cleef
SelfDetails
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1990
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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