Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia(2003)
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.
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) is a documentary film directed by Ian Taylor, released on January 2, 2003 with a runtime of 50m. It stars John Woo, Gordon Liu, Cheng Pei-pei and Mama Hung. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Taylor
- Writers:
- Ian Taylor
- Producers:
- Samanna Lui
- Cinematographer:
- Hamdani Milas
- Production:
- Celestial Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Woo
as Self
Gordon Liu
as Self
Cheng Pei-pei
as Self
Mama Hung
as Self
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Self
Chan Siu-Pang
as Self
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Self
Chor Yuen
as Self
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
as Self
Lau Kar-leung
as Self
- Dr. Ng Ho
Dr. Ng Ho
as Self
- Jim Nicholson
Jim Nicholson
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Ian Taylor, written by Ian Taylor, produced by Samanna Lui.
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia online?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (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: Wu Xia?
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The main cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) includes John Woo, Gordon Liu, Cheng Pei-pei, Mama Hung and Kara Hui Ying-Hung. 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: Wu Xia released?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia was released on January 2, 2003 and runs for 50m.
Is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia worth watching?
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.