Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Taylor
- Original Title
- Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Celestial Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor
Hamdani Milas
Rob Tinworth
Samanna Lui
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Tinworth
Editor
Ian Taylor
Writer
Hamdani Milas
Director of Photography
Ian Taylor
Director
Samanna Lui
Producer
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia about?
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.
Who directed Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia was directed by Ian Taylor.
Who stars in Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?
The principal cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia includes John Woo, Gordon Liu, Cheng Pei-pei, Mama Hung, Kara Wai Ying-Hung.
When was Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia released and how long is it?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 50m.