Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia (2003): Cast
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia is a 2003 documentary directed by Ian Taylor, starring John Woo, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Mama Hung. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Director
- Ian Taylor
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Celestial Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia About?
The premise of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia without spoilers.
The documentary traces the evolution of sword‑play cinema, beginning with early Shanghai productions, moving through Hong Kong’s vibrant 1960s‑70s film scene, and culminating with Ang Lee’s 2000 epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It includes interviews with legends such as John Woo, Chu Yuen, Lau Ka‑Leung, Gordon Lau Ka‑Fai, Sammo Hung, David Chiang and Cheng Pei‑Pei.
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia Cast & Characters
John Woo leads the cast, with Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Mama Hung. Directed by Ian Taylor; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ian Taylor
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John Woo as themselves - Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as themselves
- Mama Hung as themselves
- Kara Wai Ying-Hung as themselves
Also Starring in Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia
· 9 more- David Chiang Da-Wei Themselves
- Chor Yuen Themselves
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui Themselves
- Cheng Pei-Pei Themselves
- Lau Kar-Leung Themselves
- Chui Chung-Hok Themselves
- Chan Siu-Pang Themselves
- Jim Nicholson Narrator
- Dr. Ng Ho Themselves
More from Ian Taylor
More films directed by Ian Taylor: Cinema Hong Kong: The Beauties of the Shaw Studio and Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu.
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Cinema Hong Kong: Swordfighting” and “Кинематограф Гонконга: Wu Xia”.
- Also known as
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- Cinema Hong Kong: Swordfighting
- Кинематограф Гонконга: Wu Xia
- Бой с мечове
- 电影香江：刀光剑影
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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia runs 50 minutes.
When was Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia released?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia was released on January 2, 2003.
Who directed Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia was directed by Ian Taylor.
More films by Ian Taylor Who is in the cast of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?
Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia stars John Woo, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and Mama Hung, among 13 credited actors.
Does Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia have a post-credit scene?
No. Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia in?
The original language of Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia is Chinese.
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