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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003): Cast

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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu is a 2003 documentary directed by Ian Taylor, starring Jackie Chan, John Woo and Jet Li. It runs 47 minutes.

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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
47 min
Director
Ian Taylor
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu About?

The premise of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu without spoilers.

Filmmaker Ian Taylor shows Hong Kong cinema’s impact, how its martial‑arts movies went global. The film mixes archival clips with interviews of stars and includes director Lau Ka‑Leung—celebrated for The 36th Chamber of Shaolin—who, on set of Drunken Monkey (2003), explains how technology sharpened fight scenes and broadened its appeal.

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • martial arts action
  • kung fu
  • martial arts
  • hong kong
  • violence
  • wuxia
  • beating
  • knife
  • dagger
  • sai
  • parkour
  • mixed martial arts
+32 more
  • kickboxing
  • black belt
  • karate chop
  • karate
  • judo
  • jujitsu
  • aikido
  • taekwondo
  • archive footage
  • kendo
  • kumdo
  • wu shu
  • tai chi
  • samurai sword
  • katana sword
  • bo staff
  • voice over
  • disarming someone
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
  • stylized violence
  • fight
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • martial arts master
  • martial artist
  • combat
  • actor playing himself
  • action hero
  • wuxia fiction
  • wu xia
  • chop socky
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Cast & crew

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Cast & Characters

Jackie Chan leads the cast, with John Woo and Jet Li. Directed by Ian Taylor; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ian Taylor

More films directed by Ian Taylor: Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio and Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia.

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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong” and “Кунг-Фу”.

Also known as
  • Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong
  • Кунг-Фу
  • Кинематограф Гонконга
  • 電影香江之功夫世家
  • 电影香江:功夫世家

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Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu runs 47 minutes.

When was Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu released?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was released in 2003.

Who directed Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu was directed by Ian Taylor.

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Who is in the cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu?

Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu stars Jackie Chan, John Woo and Jet Li, among 17 credited actors.

Does Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu have a post-credit scene?

No. Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu in?

The original language of Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu is Cantonese.

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