Poster of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Plot: 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: Wednesday, January 1 2003
21 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jackie ChanJackie Chan
Jackie Chan was
48 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 07 1954
Portrait of Jet LiJet Li
Jet Li was
39 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 26 1963
Portrait of John WooJohn Woo
John Woo was
56 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Sammo HungSammo Hung
Sammo Hung was
50 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 07 1952
Portrait of Sek KinSek Kin
Sek Kin was
90 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1913 –
Wed, Jun 03 2009
Portrait of Lau Kar-leungLau Kar-leung
Lau Kar-leung was
68 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Portrait of Shannon YaoShannon Yao
Shannon Yao was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Run Run ShawRun Run Shaw
Run Run Shaw was
95 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 19 1907 –
Tue, Jan 07 2014
Portrait of Terry TongTerry Tong
Terry Tong was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Chor YuenChor Yuen
Chor Yuen was
68 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 16 1934 –
Mon, Feb 21 2022
Portrait of Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-hui
Gordon Liu Chia-hui was
51 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 22 1951
Portrait of Leung TingLeung Ting
Leung Ting was
55 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 28 1947
Portrait of Bruce LeeBruce Lee
Bruce Lee would have been no older than
32 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 27 1940 –
Fri, Jul 20 1973
Portrait of Kara HuiKara Hui
Kara Hui was
42 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 03 1960
Portrait of Dr. Ng HoDr. Ng Ho
Dr. Ng Ho was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Jim NicholsonJim Nicholson
Jim Nicholson was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Narrator'.
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Portrait of Chui Chung-HokChui Chung-Hok
Chui Chung-Hok was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Self'.
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Crew

Portrait of Ian TaylorIan Taylor
Ian Taylor was
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as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Hamdani MilasHamdani Milas
Hamdani Milas was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Samanna LuiSamanna Lui
Samanna Lui was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of William PfeifferWilliam Pfeiffer
William Pfeiffer was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Keiko Hagihara BangKeiko Hagihara Bang
Keiko Hagihara Bang was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Rob TinworthRob Tinworth
Rob Tinworth was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Law Kar-YingLaw Kar-Ying
Law Kar-Ying was
55 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Editorial Consultant'
Wed, Aug 27 1947
Portrait of Michelle VillanuevaMichelle Villanueva
Michelle Villanueva was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Jon ChangJon Chang
Jon Chang was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Eric Kwong Chi-LeungEric Kwong Chi-Leung
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Sound Recordist'
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Portrait of Michelle LordMichelle Lord
Michelle Lord was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'
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Portrait of Duncan JepsonDuncan Jepson
Duncan Jepson was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Legal Services'
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Portrait of Olivia CheungOlivia Cheung
Olivia Cheung was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Alan ChanAlan Chan
Alan Chan was
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as 'Legal Services'
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Portrait of Karen LawKaren Law
Karen Law was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Anita ChanAnita Chan
Anita Chan was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Teresa LimTeresa Lim
Teresa Lim was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Reon WongReon Wong
Reon Wong was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Archival Footage Research'
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Portrait of Brad DillonBrad Dillon
Brad Dillon was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Additional Camera'
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Portrait of David PetersDavid Peters
David Peters was
>> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
as 'Additional Camera'
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