Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu poster

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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Released
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Language
Cantonese
Part of Cinema Hong Kong Collection · 3 films
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • interview
  • hong kong
  • director
  • martial artist

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Ian Taylor

Writers

Ian Taylor

Produced in

United States of America, Hong Kong

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • PhysicalBonus feature on Shawscope Volume 1 Blu-ray ("King Boxer" disc)28 Dec 2021
  • Hong KongHK

    • TV1 Jan 2003
    • PhysicalDVD4 Dec 2009

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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was released on 1 January 2003.

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