The one that started it all. Bruce Lee stars as the Asian James Bond, traveling to a remote island to kick some legendary butt. The standard by which all others are judged.

Beautiful. This movie blew critics' minds--that you could have romance, a compelling story, and incredible cinematography, costuming, and locations in a martial arts movie. Raised the bar for all the others to follow.

One of the greatest movies of all time, period. The inspiration for "The Magnificent Seven," "Battle Beyond the Stars," and a host of admiring copycats. What, you don't have this in your collection already? Shame on you!

How many kids got into the martial arts because of Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi? When you wash your car, does "Wax on, wax off" echo in your head? Are you embarassed about those high school photos of you in that silly kamikaze headband? Blame this movie.

"Billy Jack" taught a generation of 70's kids to love peace--and the martial arts.

This was one of the first Shaw Brothers movies to get theatrical release in the U.S., launching the 1970's karate craze.

This movie has paved the way for other great Yuen Woo Ping films to make it big in the theaters, like "Iron Monkey".

Jackie Chan's first big U.S. movie plunks him down in the middle of the Bronx.While not the best Chan movie, it introduced Jackie to a legion of new fans.

Lame attempt at flashback to the 80's haiku: Duran Duran video on the TV screen. Skinny tie around your neck. And ninjas in every shadow.

Chuck Norris' breakout film (no pun intended) had an amazing shot of Chuck kicking the driver of a speeding automobile through the windshield. The rest of this 1978 movie wasn't as great as that scene, but for nostalgic martial arts movie fans, this is great fun.