Movie: Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jackie Chan
成龍

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Jet Li
Jet Li

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John Woo
吴宇森

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Sammo Hung
洪金寶

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Sek Kin
Sek Kin

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Lau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-leung

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Shannon Yao
Shannon Yao

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Run Run Shaw
Run Run Shaw

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Terry Tong
Terry Tong

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Chor Yuen
Chu Yuan

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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).

  • Release Date

    2003-01-01

  • Average

    6.8

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    广州话 / 廣州話普通话English
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