Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003)

Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong | United States of America| Hong Kong

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.

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Description

Director

Ian Taylor

Stars

Jackie Chan
Himself

Jet Li
Himself

Sammo Hung
Himself

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Himself

John Woo
Himself

Bruce Lee
Himself (archive footage)

David Chiang
Himself

Chor Yuen
Himself

Cheng Pei-Pei
Herself

Run Run Shaw
Himself (archive footage)

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Keywords

actor, hong kong, director, interview, kung fu

Production

Discovery Channel International, Bang Productions, Celestial Pictures, Independent Film Channel

Actor

Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, John Woo, Bruce Lee, David Chiang, Chor Yuen, Cheng Pei-Pei, Run Run Shaw, Terry Tong, Kara Hui, Ting Leung, Liu Chia-Liang, Sek Kin, Dr. Ng Ho, Mark Kaufmann

Creators

Rob Tinworth (Editor), Ian Taylor (Director), Hamdani Milas (Director of Photography), Samanna Lui (Producer)

Alternative titles

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (US)

Release dates

01.01.2003 (HK)
31.07.2004 (US)