Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

Name: Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Director: Ian Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-01-02
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 6
Cast: John Woo, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Cheng Pei-Pei, Mama Hung, Kara Hui Ying-Hung

2003

50m

Documentary

Director: Ian Taylor

Writer: Ian Taylor

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.