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    Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

    50'

    2003-01-02

    6

    Documentary

    Overview:

    A full journey from the beginning of "Swordplay" movies in Shanghai, growth in Hong Kong cinemas in the 60's and 70's and Ang Lee's epic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2000. The series also features interviews with such luminaries including John Woo, Chu Yuen, Lau Ka Leung, Gordon Lau Ka Fai, Sammo Hung, David Chiang and Cheng Pei Pei.

    DirectingIan TaylorWritingIan Taylor

    Watch Providers (US)

    Cast

    3

    Self

    John Woo

    5

    Self

    Gordon Liu Chia-hui

    2

    Self

    Cheng Pei-pei

    1

    Self

    Mama Hung

    3

    Self

    Kara Wai Ying-hung

    1

    Self

    Chan Siu-Pang

    3

    Self

    David Chiang Da-wei

    2

    Self

    Chor Yuen

    5

    Self

    Sammo Hung Kam-bo

    2

    Self

    Lau Kar-leung

    1

    Self

    Dr. Ng Ho

    1

    Narrator

    Jim Nicholson

    1

    Self

    Chui Chung-Hok

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Hong Kong
      2. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. Cantonese
      2. Mandarin
      3. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Celestial Pictures
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.6367
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

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