Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003)

  • NR
  • 01/02/2003 (HK)
  • Documentary
  • 50m

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.

Ian Taylor

Director, Writer

Cast

John Woo's headshot

John Woo

Self
Gordon Liu Chia-hui's headshot

Gordon Liu Chia-hui

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Cheng Pei-pei's headshot

Cheng Pei-pei

Self
Chin Tsi-Ang's headshot

Chin Tsi-Ang

Self
Kara Hui Ying-Hung's headshot

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Self
Chan Siu-Pang's headshot

Chan Siu-Pang

Self
David Chiang Da-Wei's headshot

David Chiang Da-Wei

Self
Chor Yuen's headshot

Chor Yuen

Self

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