Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
电影香江之功夫世家
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Taylor
- Original Title
- 电影香江之功夫世家
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Bang Productions, Celestial Pictures, Independent Film Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor
Hamdani Milas
Rob Tinworth
Keiko Hagihara Bang, William Pfeiffer, Samanna Lui
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Taylor
Director
Ian Taylor
Writer
Samanna Lui
Producer
Hamdani Milas
Director of Photography
Rob Tinworth
Editor
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What is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu about?
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).
Who directed Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was directed by Ian Taylor.
Who stars in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?
The principal cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu includes Jackie Chan, Jet Li, John Woo, Sammo Hung, Shih Kien.
When was Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu released and how long is it?
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 47m.