The Tai Chi Master
太極宗師
Synopsis
A condensed version of the 28-episode martial arts TV show. Martial arts star Wu Jing is The Master of Tai Chi! Long before he found fame on the big screen with blockbusters like Invisible Target and SPL, Wu Jing made his beginning steps into the entertainment industry with this period drama. Co-directed by renowned filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, the 1997 drama The Master of Tai Chi is Wu Jing's first television drama, marking the start of this humble martial artist's star-making journey. Appropriately enough, The Master of Taichi is also the story of a journeyman, following the protagonist's transformation from willful kung fu novice to respected tai chi master.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping, Chiu-Yee Yip
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Wong Wing-Fai, Guo Bao Xian
- Original Title
- 太極宗師
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping, Chiu-Yee Yip
Anthony Wong Wing-Fai, Guo Bao Xian
Fan Xiao Tian
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
Chiu-Yee Yip
Director
Anthony Wong Wing-Fai
Writer
Guo Bao Xian
Writer
Fan Xiao Tian
Producer
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What is The Tai Chi Master about?
A condensed version of the 28-episode martial arts TV show. Martial arts star Wu Jing is The Master of Tai Chi! Long before he found fame on the big screen with blockbusters like Invisible Target and SPL, Wu Jing made his beginning steps into the entertainment industry with this period drama. Co-directed by renowned filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, the 1997 drama The Master of Tai Chi is Wu Jing's first television drama, marking the start of this humble martial artist's star-making journey. Appropriately enough, The Master of Taichi is also the story of a journeyman, following the protagonist's transformation from willful kung fu novice to respected tai chi master.
Who directed The Tai Chi Master?
The Tai Chi Master was directed by Yuen Woo-ping, Chiu-Yee Yip.
Who stars in The Tai Chi Master?
The principal cast of The Tai Chi Master includes Wu Jing, Billy Chow Bei-lei, Amy Fan, Yu Hai, Li Jinrong.
When was The Tai Chi Master released and how long is it?
The Tai Chi Master was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.