The Martial Arts
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary on the martial arts from ancient times to today. Explores the religious and philosophical connections, as well as the business of martial arts and its growing popularity around the world. Features a visit to the Shaolin Temple in the Henan Province of China, considered the birthplace of
Cast & Crew
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Sid Zaghri
Nick Smith
Eric W C Lee
George Takei
Narrator
Michael Demarco
Bruce Haines
Film Details
Also Known As
Martial Arts
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Documentary on the martial arts from ancient times to today. Explores the religious and philosophical connections, as well as the business of martial arts and its growing popularity around the world. Features a visit to the Shaolin Temple in the Henan Province of China, considered the birthplace of the martial arts, which include karate, judo, jujitsu, taekwondo, hapkido, aikido, kendo, iaido, sumo, kung fu, kyudo, hwatangdo, ninjitsu and tai chi chu'uan.
Cast
Sid Zaghri
Nick Smith
Eric W C Lee
George Takei
Narrator
Michael Demarco
Bruce Haines
Robert Livingston
James Lew
Dhyanna Zaghri
Crew
James Alario
Camera
Andy Allaman
Camera
Maria Baltazzi
Field Producer
Bill Bass
Audio
Jeff K Brunello
Audio
Brendon Carter
Production Assistant
Rosemary Davis
Audio
Kevin Galligan
Camera
Nancy Gimbrone
Producer
Nancy Gimbrone
Field Producer
Nancy Gimbrone
Writer
Gary H. Grossman
Executive Producer
Jimmy Hammer
Music
David Henthorne
Production Manager
Philip Hurn
Camera
Sam Jones
Assistant Editor
Roseanne Jurich
Assistant
Michael E Katz
Executive Producer
Stephanie Kleinman
Associate Producer
Mike Korpacz
Assistant Editor
Johanna Lack
Segment Producer
Matt Mazza
Camera
Ron Mcaine
Camera
Angela Murphy
Field Producer
Angela Murphy
Segment Producer
Tony Nash
Audio
Robert Neely
Camera
Nathalie Neugrath
Researcher
Adam Pauken
Music Supervisor
Adam Pauken
Editor
Elaine Perkins
Field Producer
Gus Roccaforte
Audio
Michael Sakiniwa
Audio
Shawn Sanbar
Post-Production Coordinator
Dave Shikiar
Post-Production Supervisor
Michael Silverman
Production Assistant
Russ H Simon
Audio
Doug Snowdon
Audio
Rick Walker
Director Of Photography
Robb Weller
Executive Producer
Sharon Zerg
Production Accountant
Film Details
Also Known As
Martial Arts
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
