Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Release Date: 2003-01-01

Runtime: 47

Languages: 广州话 / 廣州話 | 普通话 | English

Rating: 6.8

Votes: 6

Genres: Documentary | TV Movie

Director: Ian Taylor

Description: 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 intervi...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).Read More

Production Companies:

Bang Productions

Celestial Pictures