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Poster for Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

★ 7.1/10 47 min Documentary, TV Movie United States, Hong Kong CN
Director: Ian Taylor
Writer: Ian Taylor
Streaming: Not available

Description

Filmmaker Ian Taylor examines the impressive legacy of Hong Kong cinema -- specifically, how martial arts crossed borders and become an international phenomenon -- with the help of footage and interviews with the stars who made the genre what it is today. Director Lau Ka Leung (who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) joins in, sharing his thoughts on how certain cinematic technologies have improved martial arts films and expanded their appeal, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).

Top Cast

Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan Self
Jet Li
Jet Li Self
John Woo
John Woo Self
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Self
Sek Kin
Sek Kin Self
Lau Kar-Leung
Lau Kar-Leung Self
Shannon Yao Self
Terry Tong Gei-Ming
Terry Tong Gei-Ming Self

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