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Iron and Silk

As a student in America, he searched for ancient wisdom. As a teacher in China, he learned to find it within himself.

6.2(10)19911h 32m1

Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu, and to teach English. Though not trained as an actor, Salzman starred as himself, as did Pan Qingfu, who claimed no one else could portray him on film. Salzman's experiences occurred in Changsha, Hunan, though the film was shot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (Wikipedia)

  • TMDB

    6.2/10

    10 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • martial arts
  • kung fu
  • based on novel or book
  • teacher
  • wu shu
  • autobiographical
  • woman director

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival20 Jan 1990
    • Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York15 Feb 1991
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalU14 Aug 1991

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron and Silk released?
Iron and Silk was released on 15 February 1991.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for Iron and Silk?
No verified Hindi trailer for Iron and Silk is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Iron and Silk?
Iron and Silk holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 10 votes.
Who directed Iron and Silk?
Iron and Silk (1991) was directed by Shirley Sun.
How long is Iron and Silk?
Iron and Silk runs for 1h 32m.

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