American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
Synopsis
The documentary celebrates some of the unsung action stars of the late eighties/nineties in the North American Pictures Catalog. From Cynthia Rothrock and Bolo Yeung to Billy Blanks the film explores the martial arts craze in the U.S. and the ferocious appetite of video store customers for these titles. The eight-time award winning documentary (Gold Telly Award, San Francisco Independent Film Festival) is distributed by the legendary Vinegar Syndrome/ETR Media, Cineverse and MVD.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-05
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August 13, 2024
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April 9, 2025
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- Director
- Thomas Edward Seymour
- Original Title
- American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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Thomas Edward Seymour
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Thomas Edward Seymour
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures about?
The documentary celebrates some of the unsung action stars of the late eighties/nineties in the North American Pictures Catalog. From Cynthia Rothrock and Bolo Yeung to Billy Blanks the film explores the martial arts craze in the U.S. and the ferocious appetite of video store customers for these titles. The eight-time award winning documentary (Gold Telly Award, San Francisco Independent Film Festival) is distributed by the legendary Vinegar Syndrome/ETR Media, Cineverse and MVD.
Who directed American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures?
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures was directed by Thomas Edward Seymour.
Who stars in American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures?
The principal cast of American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures includes Thomas Edward Seymour, Cynthia Rothrock, Debbie Rochon, Lloyd Kaufman, John Patrick Brennan.
When was American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures released and how long is it?
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures?
American Expendables: The Films of North American Pictures holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).