Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu(2003)

68

47m

  • Documentary,
  • TV Movie

Overview

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).

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

  • Terry Tong Gei-Ming

    Terry Tong Gei-Ming

    Self

  • Chor Yuen

    Chor Yuen

    Self

  • Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

    Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

    Self

  • Kara Wai Ying-Hung

    Kara Wai Ying-Hung

    Self

  • Chui Chung-Hok

    Chui Chung-Hok

    Self

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    Status

    Released (Jan 1, 2003)

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