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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).
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu is a 2003 documentary that traces how Hong Kong martial arts films became a global phenomenon. Filmmaker Ian Taylor explores the genre's evolution through interviews with legendary stars and directors, examining the cinematic innovations that transformed kung fu movies into an international force.
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Jackie ChanSelf
Jet LiSelf
John WooSelf
Sammo Hung Kam-BoSelf
Sek KinSelf
Lau Kar-leungSelf- Shannon YaoSelf
Terry Tong Gei-MingSelf
Chor YuenSelf
Gordon Liu Chia-HuiSelf- Leung TingSelf
Kara Hui Ying-HungSelf- Dr. Ng HoSelf
- Jim NicholsonNarrator
Chui Chung-HokSelf
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When was Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu released?
The documentary premiered on January 1, 2003.
Who directed this documentary?
Filmmaker Ian Taylor directed Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu, featuring contributions from renowned director Lau Ka Leung, who helmed The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.
What does the documentary cover?
The film examines Hong Kong cinema's martial arts legacy, including how kung fu crossed cultural borders to become an international phenomenon, with insights on how cinematic technology improved the genre's appeal.
Where can I watch it?
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu is a TV movie that has been released; check streaming services or cable on-demand platforms for availability in your region.
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