Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema
Synopsis
An insightful look at the history of Hong Kong's exploitation cinema, from the early days of the Shaw Brothers and such shockers as "Killer Snakes" through to the advent of the Category III rating in 1988 and then the June 4th massacre in Beijing. The latter led to a panic in Hong Kong, before the Handover of the former UK colony to Mainland China, and a number of motion pictures proceeded to take freedom of speech (and sometimes political symbolism) to the extreme. This is the story of one of the most curious and invigorating periods in exploitation filmmaking.
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CATEGORY III: THE UNTOLD STORY OF HONG KONG EXPLOITATION CINEMA trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Calum Waddell
- Original Title
- Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- High Rising Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Calum Waddell
Naomi Holwill
Naomi Holwill
Calum Waddell, Naomi Holwill
Department Leadership Roster
Calum Waddell
Director
Calum Waddell
Producer
Naomi Holwill
Producer
Naomi Holwill
Editor
Naomi Holwill
Director of Photography
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What is Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema about?
An insightful look at the history of Hong Kong's exploitation cinema, from the early days of the Shaw Brothers and such shockers as "Killer Snakes" through to the advent of the Category III rating in 1988 and then the June 4th massacre in Beijing. The latter led to a panic in Hong Kong, before the Handover of the former UK colony to Mainland China, and a number of motion pictures proceeded to take freedom of speech (and sometimes political symbolism) to the extreme. This is the story of one of the most curious and invigorating periods in exploitation filmmaking.
Who directed Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema?
Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema was directed by Calum Waddell.
Who stars in Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema?
The principal cast of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema includes Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Josie Ho, Godfrey Ho, Bey Logan, Daniel Chan Yee-Heng.
When was Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema released and how long is it?
Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.