Chop-Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2004)
Directed by Ian Taylor
Sub-Genres - Biography, Film & Television History, Martial Arts |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Explore one of the cinema's most enduring traditions as the Independent Film Channel and filmmaker Ian Taylor team up to take viewers on an unforgettable tour of the stars, fighting styles, and inventive weaponry of the Hong Kong film industry. From the early screen adventures of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei Hung to the remarkable choreography of Chang Cheh and the hard-hitting films of the legendary Bruce Lee, Chop-Socky: Cinema Hong Kong explores and analyzes the unmistakable techniques and innovations of kung fu cinema with the help of such filmmakers as Lau Kar-Leung (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) and John Woo, and such high-kicking superstars as Jackie Chan and Jet Li. From the silent era to such modern innovations as "wire-fu," this exhilarating and exciting documentary leaves no stone unturned.
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filmmaker, Hong-Kong, interview, martial-arts, retrospective, roots [origins]