Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu(2003)
电影香江之功夫世家
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu 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).
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Ian Taylor, released on January 1, 2003 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Jackie Chan, Jet Li, John Woo and Sammo Hung Kam-bo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Taylor
- Writers:
- Ian Taylor
- Producers:
- Samanna Lui
- Cinematographer:
- Hamdani Milas
- Production:
- Bang Productions, Celestial Pictures, Independent Film Channel
- Status:
- Released
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Chan
as Self
Jet Li
as Self
John Woo
as Self
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
as Self
Shih Kien
as Self
Lau Kar-leung
as Self
- Shannon Yao
Shannon Yao
as Self
Terry Tong Gei-Ming
as Self
Chor Yuen
as Self
Gordon Liu Chia-hui
as Self
- Leung Ting
Leung Ting
as Self
Kara Wai Ying-hung
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ian Taylor, written by Ian Taylor, produced by Samanna Lui.
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu online?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) is available to stream on ARROW. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?
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The main cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) includes Jackie Chan, Jet Li, John Woo, Sammo Hung Kam-bo and Shih Kien. The film was directed by Ian Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu released?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was released on January 1, 2003 and runs for 47m.
Is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu worth watching?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.