The Best of the Martial Arts Films(1990)
The Deadliest Art
The Best of the Martial Arts Films Synopsis
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.
The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) is a documentary and action film directed by Sandra Weintraub, released on January 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Saxon, Robert Clouse, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jackie Chan. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Sandra Weintraub
- Writers:
- Sandra Weintraub
- Producers:
- Fred Weintraub
- Cinematographer:
- Kent L. Wakeford
- Production:
- Fred & Sandra Weintraub Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) Trailer
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Saxon
as Self - Host
Robert Clouse
as Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Self
Jackie Chan
as Self
- Peter Cunningham
Peter Cunningham
as Self
Joyce Godenzi
as Self
Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung
as Self
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
as Self
Sho Kosugi
as Self
Angela Mao Ying
as Self
Bruce Lee
as Self
Michiko Nishiwaki
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sandra Weintraub, written by Sandra Weintraub, produced by Fred Weintraub.
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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The main cast of The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) includes John Saxon, Robert Clouse, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jackie Chan and Peter Cunningham. The film was directed by Sandra Weintraub. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best of the Martial Arts Films released?
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films was released on January 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 31m.
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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