The Best of the Martial Arts Films

Release date: 1990-01-01
Votes: 28
Genres: Documentary, Action
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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