Iron And Silk (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Iron And Silk is a comedy and drama film directed by Shirley Sun, running about 92 minutes. “As a student in America, he searched for ancient wisdom. As a teacher in China, he learned to find it within himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu, and to teach English. Though not trained as an actor, Salzman starred as himself, as did Pan Qingfu, who claimed no one else could portray him on film. Salzman's experiences occurred in Changsha, Hunan, though the film was shot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (Wikipedia)
Who’s in it. Iron And Silk stars Mark Salzman as Teacher Mark, Pan Qingfu as Pan Qingfu, Vivian Wu as Ming and Hangcheng Dong as Teacher Cai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Iron And Silk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron And Silk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron And Silk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron And Silk (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iron And Silk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iron And Silk worth watching?
- Iron And Silk holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron And Silk?
- Iron And Silk stars Mark Salzman, Pan Qingfu, Vivian Wu, Hangcheng Dong and Xihong Jiang.
- When was Iron And Silk released?
- Iron And Silk was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.