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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

TV Movie Documentary
Release Date: 2003, January 1
Directors: Ian Taylor
Countries: Hong Kong, United States of America
Production: Bang Productions, Celestial Pictures, Independent Film Channel
Cast: Jackie Chan, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Jet Li, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Lau Kar-Leung, Sek Kin, Chui Chung-Hok, Shannon Yao, Leung Ting, Dr. Ng Ho, Jim Nicholson

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).

Keywords:

martial arts kung fu hong kong interview martial artist director