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.

Cast

John Woo

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Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

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Cheng Pei-Pei

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Mama Hung

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Kara Hui Ying-Hung

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Chan Siu-Pang

Self

David Chiang Da-Wei

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Chor Yuen

Self

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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Lau Kar-leung

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Dr. Ng Ho

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Jim Nicholson

Narrator