The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.4675 |
Directed By
Sandra Weintraub
Crew
Sandra Weintraub
Sandra Weintraub
Fred Weintraub
Raymond Chow
Andy Horvitch
Kent L. Wakeford
Michael Marcus
David Chan
Marlene Pivnick
Mark Colicci
TOP CAST
John Saxon
Self - Host
Robert Clouse
Self
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