Poster of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

Plot: 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)
Release Date: Wednesday, January 1 2003
22 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jackie ChanJackie ChanJackie Chan was 48 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 07 1954
Portrait of Jet LiJet LiJet Li was 39 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 26 1963
Portrait of John WooJohn WooJohn Woo was 56 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 22 1946
Portrait of Sammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-Bo was 50 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 07 1952
Portrait of Sek KinSek KinSek Kin was 90 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 01 1913 –
Wed, Jun 03 2009
Portrait of Lau Kar-LeungLau Kar-LeungLau Kar-Leung was 68 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1934 –
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Portrait of Shannon YaoShannon YaoShannon Yao was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Run Run ShawRun Run ShawRun Run Shaw was 95 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 19 1907 –
Tue, Jan 07 2014
Portrait of Terry Tong Gei-MingTerry Tong Gei-MingTerry Tong Gei-Ming was 52 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 29 1950
Portrait of Chor YuenChor YuenChor Yuen was 68 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 16 1934 –
Mon, Feb 21 2022
Portrait of Gordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-HuiGordon Liu Chia-Hui was 51 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 22 1951
Portrait of Leung TingLeung TingLeung Ting was 55 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1947
Portrait of Bruce LeeBruce LeeBruce Lee would have been no older than 32 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 27 1940 –
Fri, Jul 20 1973
Portrait of Kara Wai Ying-HungKara Wai Ying-HungKara Wai Ying-Hung was 42 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Portrait of Dr. Ng HoDr. Ng HoDr. Ng Ho was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim NicholsonJim NicholsonJim Nicholson was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Narrator'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chui Chung-HokChui Chung-HokChui Chung-Hok was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Ian TaylorIan TaylorIan Taylor was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hamdani MilasHamdani MilasHamdani Milas was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samanna LuiSamanna LuiSamanna Lui was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keiko Hagihara BangKeiko Hagihara BangKeiko Hagihara Bang was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William PfeifferWilliam PfeifferWilliam Pfeiffer was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rob TinworthRob TinworthRob Tinworth was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Law Kar-YingLaw Kar-YingLaw Kar-Ying was 55 in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Editorial Consultant'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 27 1947
Portrait of Jon ChangJon ChangJon Chang was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michelle VillanuevaMichelle VillanuevaMichelle Villanueva was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric Kwong Chi-LeungEric Kwong Chi-LeungEric Kwong Chi-Leung was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Duncan JepsonDuncan JepsonDuncan Jepson was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Legal Services'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Olivia CheungOlivia CheungOlivia Cheung was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Teresa LimTeresa LimTeresa Lim was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anita ChanAnita ChanAnita Chan was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen LawKaren LawKaren Law was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan ChanAlan ChanAlan Chan was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Legal Services'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michelle LordMichelle LordMichelle Lord was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reon WongReon WongReon Wong was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Archival Footage Research'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David PetersDavid PetersDavid Peters was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Additional Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brad DillonBrad DillonBrad Dillon was >> in Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu as 'Additional Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday