Magnificent Warriors 1987

, also colloquially known as karate or kung fu films, are a subgenre of action films that feature numerous martial arts combat between characters. These combats are usually the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often are a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently featured in training scenes and other sequences in addition to fights. Martial arts films commonly include other types of action, such as hand-to-hand combat, stuntwork, chases, and gunfights.

Tribute to Female Action Stars:
Kate Beckinsale
Sofia Boutella
Gina Carano
Gal Gadot
Pam Grier
Linda Hamilton
Scarlett Johansson
Angelina Jolie
Milla Jovovich
Van Veronica Ngo
Michelle Rodriguez
Charlize Theron
Sigourney Weaver
JeeJa Yanin
Michelle Yeoh
Zoe Saldana

Notable Chinese Films

Films recommended from the Honk Kong Film Encyclopedia: More Sex, Better Zen, Faster Bullets

Martial arts films are a subgenre of action films, which feature numerous martial arts fights between characters. These fights are usually the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often are a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently featured in training scenes and other sequences in addition to fights. Martial arts films commonly include other types of action, such as hand-to-hand combat, stuntwork, chases, and gunfights.