Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003)

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.

Cast (13)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

John Woo

Self

Gordon Liu

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Cheng Pei-pei

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Mama Hung

Self

Kara Wai Ying-Hung

Self

Chan Siu-Pang

Self

David Chiang Da-Wei

Self

Chor Yuen

Self

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Self

Lau Kar-leung

Self

D

Dr. Ng Ho

Self

J

Jim Nicholson

Narrator

Chui Chung-Hok

Self

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