Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

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Released:
2003-01-01

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).

Director:
Ian Taylor

Runtime:
0h 47min

Genre:
Documentary, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Jackie Chan
    as
    Self
  • Jet Li
    as
    Self
  • John Woo
    as
    Self
  • Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
    as
    Self
  • Sek Kin
    as
    Self