Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

6.8 / 10

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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).

Country:

United States of America,

Hong Kong

Genre:

Documentary,

TV Movie

Duration:

47 minutes

Year:

2003

Director:

Ian Taylor

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Company:

Bang Productions,

Celestial Pictures,

Independent Film Channel

Cast:
Jackie Chan

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Jet Li

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John Woo

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Sammo Hung

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Sek Kin

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Crew:
Ian Taylor

Director

Rob Tinworth

Editor

Hamdani Milas

Director of Photography

Samanna Lui

Producer

Ian Taylor

Writer