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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003)

Original title: 电影香江之功夫世家

2003-01-01 · 47m · CN
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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).

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Ian TaylorDirector, Writer

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Jackie ChanJackie ChanSelfJet LiJet LiSelfSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoSelfGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-HuiSelfJohn WooJohn WooSelfBruce LeeBruce LeeSelf (archive footage)Shannon YaoShannon YaoSelfDavid Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiSelfChor YuenChor YuenSelfCheng Pei-PeiCheng Pei-PeiSelfRun Run ShawRun Run ShawSelf (archive footage)Terry Tong Gei-MingTerry Tong Gei-MingSelf

Keywords

Martial artsKung fuHong kongMartial artistInterviewActorDirector

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Genre affinityAction · Tv Movie · DocumentaryTheme affinityMartial Arts · Kung Fu · Hong KongPacingAction · ShortDirector preference553061Actor preference100980 · 21235 · 78921Country preferenceUs

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What is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu about?

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).

How long is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu has a runtime of 47 minutes.