Cinema Hong Kong: Wu Xia

January. 02,2003

Rating：

7.4

Genre：

Documentary

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Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

John Woo as Himself

Gordon Liu Chia-hui as Himself

Cheng Pei-pei as Herself

Chin Tsi-Ang as Herself (as Tsi-Ang Chin)

Kara Wai Ying-Hung as Herself

Chan Siu-Pang as Himself

David Chiang Da-Wei as Himself

Chor Yuen as Himself

Sammo Hung as Himself

Lau Kar-leung as Himself

Hong Kong cinemas had a wide range of glamorous female stars during the golden age of the 60's and 70's. The series will take the audience on a sentimental journey to the good old days and once again look at the expansive epic costume dramas and huangmei operas in which actresses played both the male and female roles. Rare interviews with Sir Run Run Shaw, stars Ivy Ling Po, Shaw Yin Yin, Tanny Tie Ni and Cheng Pei Pei are also featured.

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