Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

7.1/10 • 47 min • 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

Jet Li

John Woo

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sek Kin

Lau Kar-leung

Terry Tong Gei-Ming

Chor Yuen

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Self

Chui Chung-Hok

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