CinemaOSMovie · 1990 · 1h 31m
The Best of the Martial Arts Films

The Deadliest Art

88%(30)IMDbDocumentaryAction

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 bySandra Weintraub

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1990
Studios
Fred & Sandra Weintraub Productions

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trailer the best of Martial Arts films

trailer the best of Martial Arts films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
John Saxon

John Saxon

Self - Host

Robert Clouse

Robert Clouse

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Self

Peter Cunningham

Self

Joyce Godenzi

Joyce Godenzi

Self

Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung

Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung

Self

Sammo Hung

Sammo Hung

Self

Sho Kosugi

Sho Kosugi

Self

Angela Mao Ying

Angela Mao Ying

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Sandra Weintraub
Sandra Weintraub
Written by
Sandra Weintraub
Sandra Weintraub
Produced by
Fred Weintraub

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