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Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema is a 2018 documentary starring Simon Yam, Anthony Wong and Godfrey Ho. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and was made on a reported $5,000 budget.

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Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$5K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema About?

The premise of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema without spoilers.

This documentary explores the fascinating history of Hong Kong's exploitation cinema, tracing its roots back to the Shaw Brothers and films like “Killer Snakes.” It examines the introduction of the controversial Category III rating in 1988 and how the June 4th massacre in Beijing impacted the industry. The film reveals a period marked by heightened political tension and a surge in films pushing the boundaries of free speech and symbolism, leading up to the handover of Hong Kong to Mainland China.

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • exploitation
  • hong kong
  • hong kong cinema
  • cat iii
  • violence
  • sexuality
  • nudity
  • triad
  • mafia
  • china
  • film industry
  • 1980s
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Cast & crew

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema Cast

Simon Yam leads the cast, with Anthony Wong and Godfrey Ho.

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Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema.

CATEGORY III: THE UNTOLD STORY OF HONG KONG EXPLOITATION CINEMA trailer
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Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema Also Known As

Also known as “三级片:香港剥削电影不为人知的故事”.

Also known as
  • 三级片:香港剥削电影不为人知的故事

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Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema?

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema released?

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema was released on October 8, 2018.

Who is in the cast of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema?

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema stars Simon Yam, Anthony Wong and Godfrey Ho, among 13 credited actors.

What was the budget of Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema?

Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema had a reported budget of $5,000.

Does Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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