Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu

6.8
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu
Produced by:
Genres:
Directed by: Ian Taylor
Overview
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, on the set of Drunken Monkey (2003).
Recommendation & Similar
Purple Rain (1984)
Beach of the War Gods (1973)
Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018)
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008)
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025)
Tarzan & Jane (2002)
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)
Barbie and the Secret Door (2014)
Recep Ivedik 2 (2009)
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! (2012)
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Barbie Mariposa (2008)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010)
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru! (2011)
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
Naruto OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It! (2010)
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)