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Twin dragons Mick and Martin McNamara feel the Canadian people want their own martial arts films
Twin dragons Mick and Martin McNamara feel the Canadian people want their own martial arts films

Twin dragons Mick and Martin McNamara feel the Canadian people want their own martial arts films

Date7/9/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Twin dragons Mick and Martin McNamara feel the Canadian people want their own martial arts films.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0096313F
      Put 'EM up: Jean Claude Van Damme, who plays twins in his new movie, met up with real-life martial arts twins Martin and Mick McNamara in Toronto recently
      Put 'EM up: Jean Claude Van Damme, who plays twins in his new movie, met up with real-life martial arts twins Martin and Mick McNamara in Toronto recently
      Damme, Jean-Claude van, 1960-
      8/11/1991
      Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
      Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      6/29/1978
      This is one swell outfit They say of Royal Canadian Dragons, When the Royal Canadian Dragoons, now stationed in St
      This is one swell outfit They say of Royal Canadian Dragons, When the Royal Canadian Dragoons, now stationed in St
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      10/26/1940
      Even dragons have to obey traffic lights, as these participants in the dragon dance at the opening ceremonies of the National Conference of Chinese Ca(...)
      Even dragons have to obey traffic lights, as these participants in the dragon dance at the opening ceremonies of the National Conference of Chinese Ca(...)
      Loek, Dick
      5/17/1991
      Sweet and sour. Toronto's Chinatown went all out with firecrackers, dragons and lions for visit by Prime Minister Diefenbaker, seen here getting instr(...)
      Sweet and sour. Toronto's Chinatown went all out with firecrackers, dragons and lions for visit by Prime Minister Diefenbaker, seen here getting instr(...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      11/17/1962
      Photo of children with two Chinese dragons on street with houses in background. 
      Gerrard/Ashdale opening day with children and Chinese dragons
      Toronto Public Library
      19 November 1977
      I'm like, bubbling. He wants to make his own films
      I'm like, bubbling. He wants to make his own films
      Francks, Don, 1932-2016
      4/21/1962
      George Ross, 41, An automotive sales representative and a former martial arts instructor for Mississauga Parks and Recreation.
      George Ross, 41, An automotive sales representative and a former martial arts instructor for Mississauga Parks and Recreation.
      Calleja, Frank
      10/10/1991
      Hwang Insik: Korean immigrant starred in and directed some 30 martial arts movies
      Hwang Insik: Korean immigrant starred in and directed some 30 martial arts movies
      Faught, Ken
      10/18/1984
      Getting close: Rob McMurray is learning martial arts with the help of his leisure buddy, Dave Couch
      Getting close: Rob McMurray is learning martial arts with the help of his leisure buddy, Dave Couch
      Calleja, Frank
      8/19/1993
      Unusual pairing: Native Canadian and Japanese dance, theatre, art, films, literature and food will be part of festival events
      Unusual pairing: Native Canadian and Japanese dance, theatre, art, films, literature and food will be part of festival events
      Bock, Tony
      6/30/1991
      Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
      Darrell day, 29, trained to be a mechanical engineer but is happy with his new career as proprietor of this paint store on Parliament St. He enjoys being his own boss and may renovate the old building in the future. Day is fond of variety-he has worked as an extra in films, renovated houses, sold heating equipment.
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      1/21/1974