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Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

2003Movie50 min

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic documentary movie about history and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

A full journey from the beginning of "Swordplay" movies in Shanghai, growth in Hong Kong cinemas in the 60's and 70's and Ang Lee's epic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2000. The series also features interviews with such luminaries including John Woo, Chu Yuen, Lau Ka Leung, Gordon Lau Ka Fai, Sammo Hung, David Chiang and Cheng Pei Pei.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Cinema History
  • Wu Xia Genre
  • Swordplay Movies
  • Film Luminaries
  • Action Choreography
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Homage to Classics
  • Educational Documentary

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Ian Taylor
Written by
Ian Taylor
Produced by
Samanna Lui

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 2, 2003 · 50 min · Violence

Released
January 2, 2003
Runtime
50 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn, English
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, United States
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?"

Questions about Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

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Where can I stream Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia?

ARROW

In the United States, Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia streams on ARROW. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia in English?

ChinesecnEnglish

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn and English.