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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

MOVIE • 2003

Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

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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.

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Top Cast

John Woo

John Woo

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Gordon Liu Chia-hui

Gordon Liu Chia-hui

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Cheng Pei-pei

Cheng Pei-pei

Self

Mama Hung

Mama Hung

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Kara Wai Ying-hung

Kara Wai Ying-hung

Self

Chan Siu-Pang

Chan Siu-Pang

Self

David Chiang Da-wei

David Chiang Da-wei

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Chor Yuen

Chor Yuen

Self

Sammo Hung Kam-bo

Sammo Hung Kam-bo

Self

Lau Kar-leung

Lau Kar-leung

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Dr. Ng Ho

Self

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Jim Nicholson

Narrator

Chui Chung-Hok

Chui Chung-Hok

Self

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Rob Tinworth

Editor

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Status

Released

Release

January 2, 2003

Runtime

50 min

Language

Chinese

Origin

Hong Kong

Budget

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Revenue

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