The Art of Action - Mark Dacascos - Episode 10

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  • In episode 10, Scott Adkins talks to the great Mark Dacascos who has been one of the leading martial arts action stars for the last 30 years. With starring roles in Only The Strong, Crying Freeman, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Drive, Cradle to the Grave & John Wick 3 to name just a few.
    0:00 Introduction
    4:16 Martial Arts Background
    10:58 Love/Hate Relationship with Martial Arts
    13:27 Ma Bu
    18:40 Getting into Movies
    24:46 American Shaolin
    26:04 Only The Strong
    32:33 Crying Freeman
    34:30 Drive
    40:05 John Wick 3
    47:43 Shakespeare
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    Only The Strong
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    Crying Freeman
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    Drive
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    John Wick Franchise
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  • @deaconx
    @deaconx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    DRIVE is still my favorite Dacascos film. It's insane how overlooked this talented man has been. He should have been a huge Hollywood action star.

    • @doggo_87__60
      @doggo_87__60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He was 31-32 in Drive ! Looks like someone on the top physical condition on the early 20s. While me on 33 has lost an abs, gain 15 kg and a shoulder pain because of office work 😅

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Drive is my favorite Mark movie i love Only the Strong Mark should have did a Drive sequel with Kadeem.

    • @deaconx
      @deaconx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@antoniochapman3986 I would STILL watch a sequel.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@deaconx i would to in a heartbeat.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@deaconx Double Dragon was ok. childhood memories.

  • @soda1yes
    @soda1yes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Mark Dacascos comes off as a really decent human being. Love this guy.

    • @saiyajinali
      @saiyajinali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      his personality is similar to the character he played in Only The Strong. Really good energy

    • @michaeltonner7768
      @michaeltonner7768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, he seems like a fun loving guy

    • @triniborn76
      @triniborn76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw that movie by accident and was very surprised how great the fight choreography was!

    • @tammydacascos-ss9wv
      @tammydacascos-ss9wv ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mark is a fantastic person. Very real, and kind. Somehow he always makes each person feel like they are the most important person in the room. Charisma for sure.

  • @jessicachafoya3747
    @jessicachafoya3747 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Mark Dacascos is a childhood hero! Genuine, humble person. Terrific martial artist and actor. You’re a gem Mark! ❤

  • @SeaSerpentLevi
    @SeaSerpentLevi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I love how you hear "Thank You" at every 5 minutes from one of them, because they admire each other that much.
    Two absolute legends, it was such a pleasure to watch this! Keeping the love for the martial arts.
    Hope Scott can have Jackie Chan at some point, holy crap that would be epic as hell o_o

  • @CamilaCrowe
    @CamilaCrowe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    Mark Dacascos is a true legend. He does the best Butterfly Twist.

  • @mrmalaysia1
    @mrmalaysia1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Just like Scott Adkins,Mark Dacascos is one of the best action star who deserved and still deserves much more recognition . One of the greatest ❤

    • @yashmhatre3145
      @yashmhatre3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah man he is underated

    • @reaperofsouls7x130
      @reaperofsouls7x130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i would love to see both of them together in a movie.

    • @willyjf6193
      @willyjf6193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mark is always on tv in America like every night

    • @gledianlalushllari9577
      @gledianlalushllari9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just before this interview, I didn't have a good opinion about him because of his Double Dragon movie, so having bad popular movies can ruin your career.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree Mark Dacascos is awesome i love Only the Strong/Drive these are my favorite Mark movies.

  • @tovolume
    @tovolume 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Mark Dacascos would have been a better Bloodshot than Vin Diesel

  • @nodirburiev8416
    @nodirburiev8416 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Dacascos: Have you worked with Keanu?
    Scott: No, but I'd love to.
    Couple years later we got John Wick 4 and they're working together. Dreams indeed come true. WOW!
    This was a great episode, love Dacascos! Love the the show!

  • @damageincluded5823
    @damageincluded5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Mark Dacascos, Scott Adkins, Iko Uwais and Tony Jaa directed by Gareth Evans.
    The dream.

    • @Si_nengatcha
      @Si_nengatcha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Up up up... Now this is my wet dream..

    • @krayzieridah
      @krayzieridah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A close call by Jesse V. Johnson with "Triple Threat"
      Scott Adkins, Iko Uwais, Tony Jaa, Michael Jai White, Tiger Hu Chen (Also in John Wick 3)

    • @youngmo77
      @youngmo77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, come on !! Now my undies are wet.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@krayzieridah i think that they should do a Enter the Dragon reboot with Mark Dacascos as Han Tony Jaa as Lee Scott Adkins as Roper and Michael Jai White as Williams that would be BADASS.

    • @armageddonmma8907
      @armageddonmma8907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Statham, Frank Grillo, Chuck Norris, Marko Zarror, Michelle Yeoh, Steven Seagal with Jean Claude Van Damme and Jackie Chan. Director by Isaac Florentine

  • @raedbaker777
    @raedbaker777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Mark is a gentleman and a polite person, you can feel that from his talk and his body movements..

    • @Roxie_Rampage
      @Roxie_Rampage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I love how humble he is!!

  • @shonenchef7249
    @shonenchef7249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    crying freeman is actually one of the few good live action Manga adaptation.

    • @doggo_87__60
      @doggo_87__60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Indeed, I don't even think they can remake it with a better cast

    • @neobogard
      @neobogard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe Crying Freeman may have been the first time I saw an accurate live action adaptation.

    • @jeyfomson6364
      @jeyfomson6364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can say that again!!! Awesome movie.

    • @danskyl7279
      @danskyl7279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doggo_87__60 I don't want them to remake it haha. I just love to cherish the only one with Mark Dacascos and the absolutely beautiful Julie condra.

  • @romansoehuazelei1925
    @romansoehuazelei1925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    What a glorious and humble man. My favorite actor. I can't wait to see a film between you two.

  • @peacemfq
    @peacemfq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    These two are so similar. Handsome, skilled martial artists, great actors, extremely humble and overwhelmingly underrated.

    • @user-xf1bk5ih3k
      @user-xf1bk5ih3k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kickboxer 5 first time when I see you respect,💯

  • @doge1709
    @doge1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    I'm honestly dying and wishing to see Scott in John Wick 4 or 5 😩

    • @assembled1855
      @assembled1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yea

    • @mikeangel7976
      @mikeangel7976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely!?!?

    • @yashmhatre3145
      @yashmhatre3145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here bro

    • @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929
      @yoursexualizedgrandparents6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He'll probably be in at least one of them. John Wick won't be going away anytime soon, so I'm sure he'll be in 5 or 6. It's possible he'd be in 4, but there'd be some notification of it at this point.

    • @gerardmora5614
      @gerardmora5614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably...
      John Wick 5 = Scott Adkins

  • @timwalker-taylor6010
    @timwalker-taylor6010 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Two martial arts legends showing mutual respect. This was a joy to watch.

  • @Shankarspeare
    @Shankarspeare 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hollywood or no Hollywood, Mark Dacascos was one of the very best MA superstars of the screen. He should have been given the respect he so deserves. Thanks Scott, my hero, for having him in this beautiful interview. You both are my heroes.

  • @1estebanderas
    @1estebanderas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    Scott is really an extraordinary person, this series makes me appreciate this martial art movies even more . I can't believe we're getting this content for free
    thanks for your hard work mate

    • @AdultDevelopmentInstitute
      @AdultDevelopmentInstitute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hear hear!

    • @danijelamajic4231
      @danijelamajic4231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I fell same....

    • @ajith0306
      @ajith0306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @Wavemaninawe
      @Wavemaninawe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had no idea that he did interviews.
      Got this channel (and this video) into my feed by random luck.
      A VERY welcome surprise. 😎
      Its always nice to see Mark in whatever. The dude has serious, if underrated charisma.
      And even though i havent been following Scott for as long, he is growing on me. A very impressive martial artist and performer.
      And it is pretty neat to hear him use his natural accent. I didnt expect him to have such a good narration voice.
      If Scott ever gets bored with doing MA films, he should look into voice acting.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scott is awesome now.

  • @toshorlov3831
    @toshorlov3831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Mark is a gem of a person. Never stop kicking ass, you are an inspiration to us all! Paranauê Paraná...

  • @ignaciomarlonolivares2887
    @ignaciomarlonolivares2887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Brotherhood of the Wolf was a very, very good movie, it's not a martial arts movie for me, the plot it's just so interesting.

    • @SteveRogers461
      @SteveRogers461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I almost cried watching that movie ...

    • @tatsuvoid
      @tatsuvoid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @God // you have to watch it in French with subtitles. The dub is hilariously bad! 😂

    • @zachthezombie
      @zachthezombie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In the UK loads of exposition is edited out of that film due to a real life cockfight in the background during a scene I remember finding the film somewhat confusing because of this . I should give it another try with the uncut version one of these days

    • @johnmostafa
      @johnmostafa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was a great movie

    • @nodrama490
      @nodrama490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! Brotherhood of the Wolf is just brilliant! classic for me

  • @alstone4253
    @alstone4253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love how so many martial arts masters and movie stars are just the most humble people. Rather than clashing egos, they just compliment the hell out of each other. Such great role models. It'd be nice to see more of that attitude in combat sports.

    • @smesh141
      @smesh141 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fighters in combat sports are real martial artists, because as the name suggests, martial arts were developed for fighting and killing people. 99% of those movie stars never competed in any combat sport, so what are you talking about?
      The atittude fighters present sells the fights, it's their job. How can you say that someone is role model if you don't know any of these people in person? They are humble and nice to each other, because they are actors, most of them have never fought anywhere, it's not what they do. It's hard to call role models people like Van Damme, Seagal, Michael Jai White and even Bruce Lee.

    • @alstone4253
      @alstone4253 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@smesh141 I never said they weren't martial artists, read things properly before you reply

    • @smesh141
      @smesh141 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alstone4253 No, I said that and explained that.

    • @alstone4253
      @alstone4253 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@smesh141 you can sell a fight and still be respectful to one another. That sort of attitude should go hand-in-hand with marital arts training whether it involves combat sports or not. Also how can you say you have to know someone in person to judge them as a role model? That's a ridiculous statement. I guess next time someone says Nicki Minaj is a bad role model for young girls, I'll just say "you don't even know her!" And how the hell do you say you can't call someone like Bruce Lee a role model?!

    • @smesh141
      @smesh141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alstone4253 Of course that you can sell fight being humble and respectful, but it's obvious that you can sell it much better when tension between fighters is stronger. It's their job, that's what they do for living. Most of the time it's not even real between them, it's more staged.
      Same with movies, someone can ask why martial arts masters (as you call them) stars in movies where there is so much brutality, revenge, hurting and killing people etc. To make money of course, but it's staged, just like most trash talk between fighters.
      It's obvious that in public most people try to behave nice, but we don't know any of them in person. For example Bruce Lee, he can be inspiration in many ways, but role model? There are no role models, people try to idealize famous people basing on their public image and behaviour, but they are just regular people with ups and downs. Bruce Lee for example was addicted to drugs, why most people never said anything about that? Because they idolize him and it doesn't fit to their perfect image of his which they created in their own imagination.

  • @wilduntamedphotography1260
    @wilduntamedphotography1260 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Mark Dacascos, one of my absolute childhood hero's, he's such a great martial artist and an awesome man :-) Thanks Scott for making this format .....

  • @monketstyling
    @monketstyling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Scott is a really good interviewer. Mark is 56, dam I need to get off my ass, stop the beers too. Real motivation. Thanks Scott.

    • @Edwin-pq6dg
      @Edwin-pq6dg ปีที่แล้ว

      No, he became immortal thanx to his personality / in movies .

  • @Scorpio111111
    @Scorpio111111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Only the strong” is the best martial arts movie. Mark Dacascos showed the most amazing skills.

  • @kenrickhadley4499
    @kenrickhadley4499 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Scott, i know the first movie Mark is talking about, It played on PBS in New York when i was a young man. I loved Brotherhood of the wolf, i have the DVD. It was such a stylish film, much like The Musketeer. It was in the Luc Besson style films. I think that there is a quality of that something that makes an audience love a character, the actor has to have love of Honor, true love of others, and everyone who look at you in your every day lives, both of you can see that. This is why we love you both so much.

  • @TheCutter5150
    @TheCutter5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I remember Mark Dacascos from "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven" tv series and the (1997) movie "Drive"... a true martial arts legend! 🙏

    • @HeyouCrow
      @HeyouCrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BoTH, integral to his ℹ️., '96 & 98' v% to 🇬🇧 UK PRtours.,
      Embankment, 'Rose Theatre's (playhouse) eVt's.
      AweSome 🎭 Actor.
      👋🏽😎👋

  • @aleksandarkojic7653
    @aleksandarkojic7653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Drive, one of the best fight movies ever, the original Rush Hour!

    • @IamGodSon
      @IamGodSon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You can say that again!!

    • @thebrownbaldy
      @thebrownbaldy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      No argument there

    • @perredaobry3753
      @perredaobry3753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      KingsMan but think rush hour came out first

    • @aleksandarkojic7653
      @aleksandarkojic7653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @perredaobry3753 Rush Hour came out one year later

    • @sirbelphegory9828
      @sirbelphegory9828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely! That movie really spoke to me....it was just martial arts mojo right there....

  • @TheJohn93226
    @TheJohn93226 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love Only the Strong and Crying Freeman! 🤩🤩

  • @HealthHorror
    @HealthHorror 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's crazy how Mark asked Scott if he'd worked with Keanu yet and he says no, then boom he's in John Wick 4. Mark has probably the best moment in the John Wick franchise, where he says "that was a good fight."

  • @mbear19d72
    @mbear19d72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I'd like to see Scott Adkins playing Bruce Wayne/Batman. He's got the look, the jaw, the menace. He'd probably be the best Batman since the Animated Series.

    • @subzfit
      @subzfit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And he's got the skills. I hope he plays Batman in the second season of Batwoman.

    • @dostatochno
      @dostatochno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@subzfit oh no, don't wish Batwoman on anyone you like. :-)

    • @subzfit
      @subzfit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dostatochno lol.... Yeah well he obviously won't be Batman on the big screen and the only TV show that actually has a Bruce Wayne or Batman is Batwoman. Crap show though lol

    • @gabrielhughes8221
      @gabrielhughes8221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah Scott Adkins would be amazing Batman on the big screen picture. Or in a good tv series.

    • @tempestates13
      @tempestates13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I couldn't agree more. I'd rather have him making the Batman movie.

  • @Eduseveneight
    @Eduseveneight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    The energy, kindness and humility that these two men transmit is amazing, they are very big. I hope these interviews continue with JCVD ​​and Keanu Reeves ... it would be amazing. Thanks to Scott, you are number one.

    • @kanagawayarichin
      @kanagawayarichin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And some UFC fighters that have done some movies

    • @mustafaalameldin590
      @mustafaalameldin590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JCVD and Keanu

    • @n_-_-
      @n_-_- ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So, in case you havent seen, Scott did the interview with Keanu. And as always, it's beautiful to watch!!!

  • @GHO5T3DFreelance
    @GHO5T3DFreelance ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when i was a kid , me and my friend would import kung fu movies .... and we were desperate to get hold of drive .... we couldnt get it anywhere....then THAT DAY finally arrived....and it was better than we ever imagined ... the fights were insane and it BLEW OUR FRICKEN MINDS!! mark the legend man :D

  • @danjoconway
    @danjoconway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Scott Adkins, thank you for doing these interviews. I've been blown away by your genuine love of martial arts and film, and particularly your disposition of curiosity and humility towards others. It is very inspiring to see you operate at the highest level - in your martial arts - and not lose your sense of wonder at what others are doing and your willingness to learn from them. Really appreciate what you're up to and look forward to diving into your films.

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I stumbled across this by accident and Mark's joy is infectious! What a great guy.

    • @bluebyyou7504
      @bluebyyou7504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember how intense he was in The Iron Chef?

  • @assembled1855
    @assembled1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Let Dacascos be cast for your next movie Mr. Adkins.

    • @MrKahlerHahn
      @MrKahlerHahn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes... we need Dacascos vs Adkins pretty please

    • @assembled1855
      @assembled1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MrKahlerHahn Dacascos as a crime syndicate leader villain and Adkins as a hero would be badass.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@assembled1855 Mark Dacascos is freaking awesome i love Only the Strong/Double Dragon/Drive as a kid.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@assembled1855 Mark Dacascos should play the iconic Villian Han in the Enter the Dragon reboot with Scott Adkins as Roper Tony Jaa as Lee and Michael Jai White as Williams it would be freaking EPIC.

  • @joshuaturney5154
    @joshuaturney5154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, Mark is one of the most charismatic interviewees I've seen

  • @tommyapples8490
    @tommyapples8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His real life attitude, makes me think that, when he gets excited when talking to John Wick, he wasn't acting. Seems like a very positive and likeable dude! Its nice to see how you guys have admiration towards each other.

  • @dragon010728
    @dragon010728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    The Crying Freeman “Mark Dacascos” Aloha

    • @Joobkl
      @Joobkl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such an underrated movie

  • @ameliajijo
    @ameliajijo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I couldn't stop smiling the whole video. This is beyond amazing.

  • @tearstoneactual9773
    @tearstoneactual9773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man, I've been a fan of these two guys for so long, especially Mark. But I never realized how energetic, humble, bright and bubbly he is. I'm even more of a fan now.

  • @darthmamdouh
    @darthmamdouh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seeing two accomplished martial artists and enormous action stars giving each other so much praise, respect and kindness is genuinely heartwarming and inspiring.

  • @thorobredzboxing2946
    @thorobredzboxing2946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Drive" one of the most underrated martial arts movies of all time!
    The fight scenes with the electric batons were legendary!

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Next, Michael Dudikoff, please :) Greetings from Romania!

  • @joktv7748
    @joktv7748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Only the Strong was the first movie that got me to notice him in action movies. Then, I remembered him in Double Dragon. Then, I started watching the Crow and all his other movies. He seems like a humble guy.

  • @blankasama
    @blankasama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember back when Drive hit VHS, my Mother didn't want me to watch violent movies.
    I got together with some mates from school, i scrounged up $5, one mate provided his parents video rental card and another his house (with permission) whilst his mother was at work and we rented Drive. We were blown away by it, some years later when i moved out i found an ex rental copy on VHS. It was like finding gold. A memorable film amongst so many choices at the time.

  • @Christopher25S
    @Christopher25S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mark is one of the nicest and most humble guys. What a great martial artists. 👊🏽

    • @Christopher25S
      @Christopher25S 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BEN TRUTH I will my friend.

    • @Christopher25S
      @Christopher25S 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BEN TRUTH I watched it. I didn’t totally understand it but I can where you might be coming from.

  • @SRG262
    @SRG262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I've been a fan since "THE CRYING FREEMAN".

    • @LordAsturgis
      @LordAsturgis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      « Antonio Rossi can smell the gun on a man. So you must kill him with the knife. You must kill him with the knife! »

  • @timothyburns227
    @timothyburns227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I mean, who knew that Mark Dacoscos is like the martial arts version of Chris Traeger?! What a beam of pure positivity in a human shell. Stunning episode as usual Scott!

  • @jaysonderus3369
    @jaysonderus3369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Mark Dacascos was so underrated back in the day: crying freeman, only the strong, drive, The base, Kickboxer 5 (thats what it was called in germany), The Crow TV Show.
    How about David Bradley, the american Ninja no one remembers? The other guy in the american Samurai clip.

    • @MrLakaveli
      @MrLakaveli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oder Michael dudicoff

    • @boshirahmed
      @boshirahmed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its his voice, he has a friendly voice, he needed a deeper voice to be a bigger star, like James Earl Jones.

    • @brayavijei731
      @brayavijei731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrLakaveli HAHA

    • @andysutcliffe3915
      @andysutcliffe3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the iron chef was a low point though… a token Asian guy…

    • @simonkwee
      @simonkwee ปีที่แล้ว

      One legend interviewing another legend, both have made incredible movies and are amazing martial artists in their own right. I can’t say I’ve seen all of Mark’s movies though. However what I’ve seen is certainly enough to be inspired by like Crying Freeman, American Samurai and some other titles I can’t recall. It was great to see him in John Wick 3!

  • @alexboat77
    @alexboat77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mark Dacascos is a True Martial Arts god highly underrated. His butterfly twist kicks were the best💯💯🕴🏻🌃

  • @sahargamal5403
    @sahargamal5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Mr.Adkins you are the sweetest fighter in the world big love from Egypt

    • @sayedzen2181
      @sayedzen2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sahar I'm form Egypt too 💪💪💪

  • @SeanChandlerTalksAbout
    @SeanChandlerTalksAbout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Great interview

  • @MPB059
    @MPB059 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drive, Double Dragon and Brotherhood of the wolf are my favorite Mark Dacascos movies!

  • @sayedzen2181
    @sayedzen2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Please interview Robin Shou and Gary Daniels and Jason Scott Lee

    • @andrew221179
      @andrew221179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree but Jason is not a martial artist

    • @classyredneckcinema9327
      @classyredneckcinema9327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andrew221179 yeah he is just not on same level as these guys i mean he owns a jeet kune do school i believe and teaches

    • @BLOODCHROMEDESIGN
      @BLOODCHROMEDESIGN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Virgil Parks +1 for Billy Blanks

    • @shaunlucky9645
      @shaunlucky9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Virgil Parks jim kelly is dead

    • @shaunlucky9645
      @shaunlucky9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bolo Yeung

  • @gochamsakter1359
    @gochamsakter1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "The More Hardcore they look in the ReelLife, The More Softcore and downtrodden Person they are In their RealLife..." Admirable Master Scott Adkins😇

  • @jean-guylebreton5332
    @jean-guylebreton5332 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mr Adkins,you are an amazing interviewer and a very respectful person,you let people express themselves,an absolute joy to watch your show and of course I’m a great fan of yours

  • @samuraijacques952
    @samuraijacques952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dacascos is so chill. What a legend.

  • @benh745
    @benh745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mark is such a humble person. True legend!

  • @Badalaman
    @Badalaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is an example of interview, when two great persons are talking with respect to each other.

  • @nodrama490
    @nodrama490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Brilliant in John Wick 3! I wish his character didn’t die in the movie. What a great person ! Nice one Scott 👍

    • @emilio2647
      @emilio2647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J En I think Scott Adkins should play John's brother in John Wick Chapter 4.

    • @nodrama490
      @nodrama490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emilio2647 agreed!!!! that would be great!

    • @andysutcliffe3915
      @andysutcliffe3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its weird to have such a martial arts legend as practically a bit part in John wick. But I suppose it’s like Scott in dr strange.

  • @jasonmaclean719
    @jasonmaclean719 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mark is a huge inspiration for so many. But my god he looks INCREDIBLE for his age. His energy levels are off the chart and he looks so young. Amazing

  • @eclecticcerebro8287
    @eclecticcerebro8287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “Whatever you learned from me, you took it to the 2nd, 3rd level”... that’s a HUGE compliment.. Everybody knows about only the strong but not many know about DRIVE aka the REAL RUSH HOUR!

    • @Xannyphantom905
      @Xannyphantom905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      don't disrespect Rush Hour like that

    • @arthurmcgarrett8580
      @arthurmcgarrett8580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Xannyphantom905 Rush Hour - is sucks. Drive - classic.

    • @Xannyphantom905
      @Xannyphantom905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arthurmcgarrett8580 that's bullshit but you can't help having 0 taste

    • @arthurmcgarrett8580
      @arthurmcgarrett8580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Xannyphantom905 Rush Hour - bad movie. Stupid and not interesting

    • @Xannyphantom905
      @Xannyphantom905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arthurmcgarrett8580 yeah we've been over your shit taste the first time. clap clap

  • @MAXHUANG
    @MAXHUANG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The content you're creating is invaluable to all of us martial arts movie freaks. Thank you for that Scott.

  • @StilbornReheated
    @StilbornReheated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man every time Mark says thank you and puts his hands on his chest I can't help but smile. Seeing this guy in John Wick 3 was such a treat.

    • @benlunch7618
      @benlunch7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy is such an energy-rush. You already know what happened with John Wick 3 but you still cant help feeling that "yeah" emotion when he tells how he was upgraded to be main villain and asked to be there the next day. And then they also had Silat masters Cecep Arif Rahman and Yayan Ruhian in John Wick 3. Thats like a dream team of movie martial arts.

  • @kenrickhadley4499
    @kenrickhadley4499 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was special for me with the two of you talking, with such respect for each other. YOU have to get together in person, PLEASE, and record it if you haven't. I am a little late catching up.

  • @motherlandsrealiest5069
    @motherlandsrealiest5069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Only the strong 2 please.We need a sequel with Mark,Lateef Crowder and Mestre Amen.

  • @nslater1388
    @nslater1388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love this guy. And while I will always admire Brandon Lee, Mark is my favourite Eric Draven.

  • @alikhawar520
    @alikhawar520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time listening to him in an interview. I like his personality.

  • @ShadowseIf
    @ShadowseIf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah... Mark... My childhood and his movies.... Only the Strongest, Freeman, Brotherhood, The Crow 2... Those are some of my favourites among big repertoire. Thx for being part of my childhood Mr. Dacascos.

  • @x.Pathos.x
    @x.Pathos.x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Many years ago in Sydney, while filming the Matrix sequels at Fox Studios, Keanu Reeves walked into my video store. He requested some recommendations on martial arts flicks. He was of course well versed in anything to do with Woo-Ping and the likes of Iron Monkey, so what did we recommend instead? Friggin' Drive with Dacascos. He rented it and loved it, said it was 'fantastic'. SIDE STORY: He would not take off his bike helmet for fear of being recognised... which half-worked, because once he started speaking there were many chucklesome double-takes from customers.

    • @elrey1176
      @elrey1176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did you know it was him

    • @smutleybutcher
      @smutleybutcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He knew it was Keanu because when the guy recommended “Drive” Keanu reacted by going “Woah dude, EXCELLENT!” and bust out some air-guitar.

    • @x.Pathos.x
      @x.Pathos.x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@elrey1176 Keep in mind this was near 20 years ago now, back in the age where you couldn't rent a movie without photo ID and a credit card. So at one point in time I not only had all those details on Keanu... but his mobile number as well! "Woah". Besides, if you spoke to Keanu for a good 15 minutes odd, bike helmet or not, you really wouldn't recognise him? He obviously did not have his visor down if it need be said. But yes, we had confirmed I.D... and I must say everything they say about this guy is true, just a really sweet fellow.
      In any event we were very fortunate that our Video Ezy was situated near the hotel where Fox Studios typically housed their talent, the same Fox Studios where they shot the prequels as well as a number of Hollywood flicks of the time, so I had meetings with a bunch of other celebs:
      Ewan McGregor
      He was in a great mood with a permanent smile on his face and rented... a great white shark documentary of all things!
      Rick McCallum
      Came in and was fairly surprised I immediately recognised him. Bit reserved but a cool chap.
      Natalie Portman
      One of my staff was such a fanboy and so nervous at attending her he forgot to give back her credit card! Which kinda worked in his favor because then she had to come back. He then begged for the CCTV surveillance of this exchange which no doubt he has to this day on some altar somewhere.
      Anthony Anderson
      This guy was hilarious! Pretty much carried on like one of his characters. When I asked him to pick a 6 digit password for his account, he went with "Only six? Hmm, ok... LILDIK!" He said this VERY loudly while looking around with a big grin. Then when he came back in the next day he ASKED to immediately be prompted for his password so he could loudly say it again. "LILDIK!" "LILDIK!" Very funny guy.
      Temuera Morrison
      Swaggered in with a tiny blonde on his arm... who was about the same physical height. I immediately praised him for Once Were Warriors and the phenomenal performance he gave. I have to admit I was probably the most starstruck by this guy. Real strength of presence at that time and just... a casually cool dude.
      Anyway, there are a lot of others, especially aussie locals like David Wenham, Rachel Griffiths, Craig McLachlan, Isla Fisher and not all were terribly nice, but this book is long enough. Fond memories to be sure.

    • @benlunch7618
      @benlunch7618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Drive is an awesome movie! Good recommendation. Specially for "The Matrix" inspiration.

  • @Germandemza
    @Germandemza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Mark is a dude. He sounds like someone one could have a few beers with.

  • @cryptyknyk
    @cryptyknyk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a cool dude. Growing up he was a huge part of my childhood.

  • @victorsimons2623
    @victorsimons2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I absolutely love Mark Dacascos. He was one of my idols growing up. This is one of the best episodes! I’m absolutely enjoying watching this series. Thank you Scott!

  • @ShinRyojin
    @ShinRyojin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mark is one of my childhood heroes ever since first seeing him in Only the Strong and I had the honor of meeting him at San Diego Comic Con 07 when he promoted The Crow series on dvd and he is one of the nicest dudes you’ll ever meet. So friendly, warm, and approachable. We talked about Drive, of course and I asked him about that signature punch Toby Wong does and he said that it was Koichi Sakamoto’s idea and it was based on the concept of channeling chi and releasing it in a strike.

  • @kennethmichael5404
    @kennethmichael5404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely LOVED both "Only the Strong" and "Drive". The former was both entertaining as an action movie, and had a solid message (and could be argued introduced the world to Capoeira) and the latter was just a fun joy ride with some good comedic beats and a very early (and funny) role for Brittney Murphy. Just pure entertainment.

  • @TiMonsor
    @TiMonsor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After Drive i considered Mark my fav action star. I still sore about him not being in more stuff, he is so fucking good. so much charisma, speed, accuracy.
    and Drive itself man! mind-blowing fights and sexiness of the lead lady just pouring off the screen. and the coin kill, boot on hands fight!

  • @Kenyon180Darts
    @Kenyon180Darts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Would be very interested in a Gary Daniels interview Scott.

    • @sinlosemp3009
      @sinlosemp3009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You spoke to my heart,Gary Daniels is one of my favourite martial artist too,love to see him wit Scott.

  • @Subo23
    @Subo23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mark is an awesome dude

  • @zaphael7238
    @zaphael7238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love these interviews Adkins does a wonderful job letting his guests speak with interesting questions you see mutual respect and admiration between professionals. It’s absolutely delightful.

  • @remypinoy
    @remypinoy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love how Scott eventually got to be in John Wick Chapter 4.

  • @andrew221179
    @andrew221179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Richard Norton, Gary Daniel, Olivier Gruner or Keith Cooke

    • @bapjones
      @bapjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I forgot about Keith Cooke, that's a good pick

    • @talosvalcoran4714
      @talosvalcoran4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope Scott gets a chance to talk to all of those actors, especially Keith Hirabayashi Cooke.

    • @GeekLegionofDoom
      @GeekLegionofDoom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drive is legit an all time favourite movie of mine. Really hope it gets a Blu ray release one day. Would love the see a movie with the two of you in. Through Gary Daniel's in there and I've got my fab 3

  • @rainmuaythai
    @rainmuaythai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mark Dacascos and Ernie Reyes Jr were my modern favorites when I was a kid, Mr Dacascos inspired me to take up Capoeira (as well as Eddy Gordo lol). Looking forward to this one for sure.

  • @VladimirFedorov236
    @VladimirFedorov236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drive is my favourite movie with Mark Dacascos... he is a true legend... great respect to him.

  • @showingYOUtheworld
    @showingYOUtheworld 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mark Dacascos - a living LEGEND ❗
    And he looks like a 30 years old person.....amazing

  • @li0nhart4477
    @li0nhart4477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Long time fan of Mr Dacascos, best movies of his 'Drive' and 'Only The Strong', seems like a really nice and humble guy just like Mr Adkins. Awesome interview :)

  • @mash7745
    @mash7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Another entertaining hour with the most complete fighter in the world!

  • @premkym3462
    @premkym3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grow up watching Mark's movies. He is so humble and the way he respects Scott is another level. Just love to see him more. The fight between Jet Li and Mark was historic.

  • @alexkorosfoy9232
    @alexkorosfoy9232 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mark is a Legend! Such a likeable guy

  • @mikeshadez
    @mikeshadez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Drive till one of the best action movies ever highly underrated.

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Drive was awesome i wish that Mark would have did a sequel with Kadeem.

    • @tommern84
      @tommern84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YEEEESSS!!! 'Drive' is a very underrated movie and the fight scenes is pure art from the first to the last punch landed in that movie.
      Finally I found a guy whom recognized my favourite childhood movie 😁

    • @TopFlightSecurity415
      @TopFlightSecurity415 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOVE that movie!...that last fight scene is a classic

    • @antoniochapman3986
      @antoniochapman3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TopFlightSecurity415 I agree.

    • @emanuelmateusinacio7873
      @emanuelmateusinacio7873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree. Drive is an amazing movie. The fight scene are pure art, not only for the time the movie come out but even to this day. Way better fight scenes than many movies nowadays, which is crazy. Great move !!!

  • @pravinprithviraj7883
    @pravinprithviraj7883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The one thing that I appreciate above this dude's martial art skills is his modesty n humility. Scott, yr an inspiration

  • @ccolon08
    @ccolon08 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely LOVE Only the Strong!

    • @davidlima5170
      @davidlima5170 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 Capoeira !!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @kenrickhadley4499
    @kenrickhadley4499 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This just great, to listen to all the back story that led to this point. Sheldon, wow, a legend of a director in this genre.

  • @droidfan
    @droidfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This and JJ's have been my favorite interviews so far! How about some love for the ladies? Cynthia Rothrock, Kelly Hu, Zoe Bell!

  • @raygsbrelcik5578
    @raygsbrelcik5578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how these HUMAN WEAPONS can "Key down" and come
    across so humble---it's refreshing.

  • @kenrickhadley4499
    @kenrickhadley4499 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To be or not to be, Love you both.

  • @sebs29
    @sebs29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only the strong, great story and very underrated.

  • @kitteguh
    @kitteguh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching two action legends talking about Shakespeare is the most badass thing I watched this month.
    Amazing content.

  • @PewPewLookout
    @PewPewLookout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    NOW we are talking! I'm down for this episode.

  • @robcad8236
    @robcad8236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Scott for bringing Mark in for the interview. 👍.

  • @movienator76
    @movienator76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crying Freeman, one of my favorite movies, great action scenes, great fights, great music score, great actors, great story = perfect movie

  • @UberTankred
    @UberTankred 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm astonished by how overtly respectful and sympathetic every guest on "Art of Action" was. I want to thank Scott for his no charge, yet detailed tutorials. I started throwing kicks again to get fit and flexible in my 40's, but this time around the technique is better than back when I was in my early 20's. Thank you my man!