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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu( 2003)

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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).

    Top Billed Cast

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      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

      Self

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      Lau Kar-Leung

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      Shannon Yao

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      Run Run Shaw

      Self (archive footage)

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      Terry Tong Gei-Ming

      Self

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      Chor Yuen

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      Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

      Self

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      Leung Ting

      Self

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      Bruce Lee

      Self (archive footage)

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      Kara Wai Ying-Hung

      Self

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      Dr. Ng Ho

      Self

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      Jim Nicholson

      Narrator

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      Chui Chung-Hok

      Self

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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • martial arts
    • kung fu
    • interview
    • hong kong
    • director
    • martial artist