Iron and Silk(1991)
As a student in America, he searched for ancient wisdom. As a teacher in China, he learned to find it within himself.
Iron and Silk Synopsis
Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu, and to teach English. Though not trained as an actor, Salzman starred as himself, as did Pan Qingfu, who claimed no one else could portray him on film. Salzman's experiences occurred in Changsha, Hunan, though the film was shot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (Wikipedia)
Iron and Silk (1991) is a drama and comedy film directed by Shirley Sun, released on February 15, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mark Salzman, Qingfu Pan, Vivian Wu and Hangcheng Dong. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirley Sun
- Writers:
- Mark Salzman, Shirley Sun
- Producers:
- Shirley Sun
- Cinematographer:
- James Hayman
- Composer:
- Michael Gibbs
- Production:
- TBS, SUN-Productions
- Status:
- Released
Iron and Silk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Salzman
Mark Salzman
as Teacher Mark
- Qingfu Pan
Qingfu Pan
as Pan Qingfu
Vivian Wu
as Ming
- Hangcheng Dong
Hangcheng Dong
as Teacher Cai
- Xihong Jiang
Xihong Jiang
as Teacher Zhang
Key crew
Directed by Shirley Sun, written by Mark Salzman and Shirley Sun, produced by Shirley Sun.
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Iron and Silk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Iron and Silk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Iron and Silk online?
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Iron and Silk (1991) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Iron and Silk?
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The main cast of Iron and Silk (1991) includes Mark Salzman, Qingfu Pan, Vivian Wu, Hangcheng Dong and Xihong Jiang. The film was directed by Shirley Sun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Iron and Silk released?
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Iron and Silk was released on February 15, 1991 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Iron and Silk worth watching?
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Iron and Silk (1991) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.