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
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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 Wai Ying-HungKara Wai Ying-Hung
Kara Wai Ying-Hung 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
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as 'Narrator'.
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Portrait of Chui Chung-HokChui Chung-Hok
Chui Chung-Hok was
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as 'Self'.
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Crew

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