Jim Nicholson
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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
2003-01-01
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Overview: 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).
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio
2003-01-03
Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio
Overview: Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's and 70's. The series will take the audience on a sentimental journey to the good old days and once again look at the expansive epic costume dramas and huangmei operas in which actresses played both the male and female roles. Rare interviews with Sir Run Run Shaw, stars Ivy Ling Po, Shaw Yin Yin, Tanny Tie Ni and Cheng Pei Pei are also featured.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2003-01-03
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
2003-01-02
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: zh
Release Date: 2003-01-02
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Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
2003-10-04
Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
Overview: A look at the martial arts and kung fu cinema of Hong Kong
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-04
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