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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

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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).

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Martial ArtsKung FuInterviewHong KongDirectorMartial Artist

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What is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) about?

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…

Who stars in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan (Self), Jet Li (Self), John Woo (Self), Sammo Hung (Self), Shih Kien (Self). The film was directed by Ian Taylor.

How long is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu has a runtime of 47 min and premiered in 2003.

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