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Iron and Silk

1991·Movie
1h 32min

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About

As a student in America, he searched for ancient wisdom. As a teacher in China, he learned to find it within himself.

Iron and Silk is a 1990 movie based on the eponymous book by American writer Mark Salzman. It details his journey to China after college to study Chinese wu shu, better known in the west as kung fu, and to teach English. Though not trained as an actor, Salzman starred as himself, as did Pan Qingfu, who claimed no one else could portray him on film. Salzman's experiences occurred in Changsha, Hunan, though the film was shot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. (Wikipedia)
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Where can I stream Iron and Silk legally?

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Is Iron and Silk worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Iron and Silk?

1 h 32 min

Iron and Silk runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Iron and Silk based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iron and Silk?

Critics83
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Iron and Silk higher (83) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Iron and Silk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, United States.